Decision No. 97/2008/QD-BNN Issuing Regulations on the Issuance of Certificates for Practicing in the Production, Processing, Bottling, Packaging, and Trading of Plant Protection Chemicals

Decision No. 97/2008/QD-BNN of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development issuing Regulations on the Issuance of Certificates for Practicing in the Production, Processing, Bottling, Packaging, and Trading of Plant Protection Chemicals. These regulations replace Decision No. 91/2002/QD-BNN which has been abolished.

Document No.97/2008/QĐ-BNN
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Agriculture and Environment
Signed byBùi Bá Bổng — Thứ trưởng
Updated28/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date06/10/2008
Effective date05/11/2008
Expiry date01/08/2015
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 97/2008/QD-BNN of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development issuing Regulations on the Issuance of Certificates for Practicing in the Production, Processing, Bottling, Packaging, and Trading of Plant Protection Chemicals. These regulations replace Decision No. 91/2002/QD-BNN which has been abolished.

Scope of application

Organizations and individuals engaged in activities related to the production, processing, bottling, packaging, and trading of plant protection chemicals.

Key points

  • Individuals/business entities → must be issued a certificate before commencing operations
  • Regulatory authorities → responsible for inspecting and issuing certificates for practicing according to the regulations

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive: Ensuring food safety, minimizing negative impacts of plant protection chemicals on the environment and public health.
  • Negative: Increasing business costs due to procedures for obtaining a certificate for practicing.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What do organizations/individuals need to do to obtain a certificate for practicing?

Organizations/individuals must meet the conditions and procedures stipulated in Decision No. 97/2008/QD-BNN, including submitting an application for a certificate for practicing to the competent regulatory authority.

What is the validity period of the certificate for practicing?

The specific validity period of the certificate for practicing is not mentioned in the text, but generally, it ranges from 1-5 years. Refer to Decision No. 97/2008/QD-BNN for accurate information.

Which authority has the power to issue a certificate for practicing?

The Director of the Ministry's Office, the Director of the Plant Protection Department, heads of units under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Directors of Provincial Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development, and Chiefs of Plant Protection Sub-departments of provinces and centrally-administered cities have the authority to issue certificates for practicing.

Which organizations/individuals are affected by this decision?

All organizations/individuals operating in the fields of production, processing, bottling, packaging, and trading of plant protection chemicals are affected.

When does this decision take effect?

This decision takes effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette, abolishing Decision No. 91/2002/QD-BNN.

Full text

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 97/2008/QĐ-BNN
Date: October 6, 2008

Pursuant to …;

Issuing Regulations on the issuance of certificates for the practice of producing, processing, bottling, packaging, and trading in plant protection chemicals

____________________________

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 the Plant Protection and Quarantine Ordinance 2001;

Pursuant to Decree No. 58/2002/NĐ-CP of June 3, 2002 of the Government promulgating the Plant Protection Regulations and the Plant Protection Chemical Management Regulations;

Pursuant to the Enterprise Law 2005 and Decree No. 88/2006/NĐ-CP of August 29, 2006 of the Government on business registration;

Pursuant to Decree No. 59/2006/NĐ-CP of June 12, 2006 of the Government detailing the Law on Commerce regarding goods and services prohibited from trade, restricted trade, and conditional trade;

At the proposal of the Director of the Plant Protection Department,

DECISION:

Article 1. The attached to this Decision are "Regulations on the issuance of certificates for the practice of producing, processing, bottling, packaging, and trading in plant protection chemicals."

Seven Appendices are attached to this Decision.

Article 2. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette and revoke Decision No. 91/2002/QĐ-BNN of November 11, 2002 of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development issuing Regulations on the issuance of certificates for the practice of producing, processing, bottling, packaging, and trading in plant protection chemicals.

Article 3. The Director of the Office of the Ministry, the Director of the Plant Protection Department, heads of units under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Directors of Provincial Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development, Heads of Plant Protection Sub-departments of provinces and centrally administered cities, relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Decision./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
BUU BA BONG
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