Decision No. 56/2008/QD-BNN of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development issuing the Regulation on Inspection and Certification for Sustainable Aquaculture applies to aquaculture facilities. The Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Scope of application
Aquaculture facilities
Key points
- Aquaculture facility → must comply with the sustainable inspection and certification regime to obtain certification
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Helps improve the quality and safety of aquatic food products, protect the aquaculture environment.
- Negative impact: May increase costs for aquaculture facilities due to compliance with new regulations.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What must aquaculture facilities do to be certified sustainably?
Aquaculture facilities must comply with the sustainable inspection and certification regime and meet environmental and food safety criteria. (Article 1)
When does this Decision take effect?
This Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette. (Article 2)
For how long must aquaculture facilities comply with this regulation?
The duration is not specified in the Decision, but facilities must always comply with the provisions to maintain certification. (Article 1)
Who is responsible for implementing this Decision?
The Director of the Ministry's Office, the Director of the Quality Management Department for Forestry and Fisheries, the Director of the Science, Technology and Environment Department, the Heads of units under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the Directors of Provincial Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development directly under the Central Government are responsible for implementing this Decision. (Article 3)
What contents does the Regulation on Inspection and Certification for Sustainable Aquaculture include?
The contents of the Regulation are not detailed in this Decision. However, facilities must comply with environmental and food safety regulations to obtain certification. (Article 1)
Full text
Pursuant to …;
Issuing the Regulation on Inspection and Certification for Sustainable Aquaculture
THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Pursuant to Decree No. 01/2008/NĐ-CP dated January 3, 2008 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;
Pursuant to Decree No. 27/2005/NĐ-CP dated March 8, 2005 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Fisheries Law;
Pursuant to Decree No. 163/2004/NĐ-CP dated September 7, 2004 of the Government detailing the implementation of certain provisions of the Ordinance on Food Safety and Hygiene;
Considering the proposal of the Director of the Directorate of Quality Assurance for Agricultural Products, Forestry Products, and Aquatic Products,
DECISION:
Article 1. The attached Decision promulgates the "Regulation on Inspection and Certification for Sustainable Aquaculture."
Article 2. This Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Article 3. The Heads of the Ministry's Office, the Director of the Directorate of Quality Assurance for Agricultural Products, Forestry Products, and Aquatic Products, the Heads of the Science, Technology, and Environment Department, the Heads of units under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the Directors of Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development of provinces and centrally governed cities are responsible for implementing this Decision./.
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