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MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT OF VIETNAM |
THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM |
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No. 16/2026/TT-BNNMT |
Hanoi, March 09, 2026 |
ON MANAGEMENT OF MANAGEMENT OF AQUATIC BREEDS, AQUAFEED, AND AQUACULTURE ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION PRODUCTS
Pursuant to the Law on Fisheries No. 18/2017/QH14 amended by the Law No. 31/2024/QH15, Law No. 43/2024/QH15, and Law No. 146/2025/QH15;
Pursuant to Decree No. 35/2025/ND-CP dated February 25, 2025 of the Government on functions, tasks, powers and organizational structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Vietnam;
At the request of the Director General of the Directorate of Fisheries;
The Minister of Agriculture and Environment promulgates Circular on management of management of aquatic breeds, aquafeed, and aquaculture environmental remediation products.
This Circular provides guidelines on point a, clause 2, Article 23 of the Law on Fisheries No. 18/2017/QH14 amended by point b, clause 5, Article 14 of the Law No. 146/2025/QH15; clause 5, Article 27 and clause 5, Article 36 of the Law on Fisheries No. 18/2017/QH14 amended by point b, clause 21, Article 14 of the Law No. 146/2025/QH15; clause 4, Article 28 of the Law on Fisheries No. 18/2017/QH14 amended by point b, clause 6, Article 14 of the Law No. 146/2025/QH15; point c, clause 1, Article 31 of the Law on Fisheries No. 18/2017/QH14; clause 2, Article 31 of the Law on Fisheries No. 18/2017/QH14 amended by point e, clause 21, Article 14 of the Law No. 146/2025/QH15; clause 7, Article 98 of the Law on Fisheries No. 18/2017/QH14 amended by point b, clause 21, Article 14 of the Law No. 146/2025/QH15.
This Circular applies to entities engaging in business of aquatic breeds, aquafeed, and aquaculture environmental remediation products in Vietnam.
Article 3. General regulations on implementation of administrative procedures
1. Entities may submit dossiers and receive results regarding administrative procedures via the following methods:
a) In person at the single-window department;
b) By post in accordance with regulations of the Prime Minister; hire of services from entities or authorization in accordance with the laws to implement administrative procedures at the single-window department;
c) Online via the National Public Service Portal or VneID.
2. Forms of dossiers:
a) For cases prescribed in points a and b, clause 1 of this Article, the dossier may include originals, original copies, true copies or certified true copies. Entities may submit true copies attached with originals for comparison at the time of submission instead of submitting certified true copies in cases prescribed in point a, clause 1 of this Article;
b) For cases prescribed in point c, clause 1 of this Article, the dossier may include electronic originals, scanned originals, or scanned original copies in accordance with the laws.
3. Quantity of dossiers: 01 set.
4. The receipt of dossiers; methods for payment of fees, charges, and other financial obligations; methods for returning results shall comply with regulations of the Government on implementation of administrative procedures in accordance with single-window or interlinked single-window system at the single-window department and via the National Public Service Portal.
5. Documents in foreign languages shall be attached with their certified Vietnamese translation as prescribed by laws.
6. Entities are responsible for the legality of submitted dossiers.
7. Authorities competent to handle administrative procedures shall immediately make a response regarding the completeness of dossiers for cases prescribed in point a, clause 1 of this Article; and make a respond regarding the completeness of dossiers within 01 working day for cases in points b and c, clause 1 of this Article.
8. In cases of natural disasters or epidemics where it is not possible to conduct on-site inspection or evaluation at facilities for issuance of licenses, certificates, written approvals, inspection or appraisal for compliance of facilities:
a) Competent authorities may evaluate online when facilities satisfy conditions for resources, technical equipment; facilities submit relevant paper or electronic dossiers or documents, or apply for suspension or extension of the validity period of licenses, certificates, written approvals, periods for inspection or appraisal for compliance;
b) Entities engaging in production, business or conformity evaluation are responsible for the accuracy of information, documents, images submitted to competent authorities. The on-site inspection and evaluation shall be implemented after natural disasters or epidemics are under control as prescribed by laws. Holders of licenses shall have their licenses revoked and be liable to penalties if they commit violations as prescribed by laws;
c) The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment shall provide guidelines for solutions for cases prescribed in points a and b of this clause.
9. If there is any regulation in this Circular that is different from those prescribed in clauses 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of this Article, such regulation shall prevail.
INSPECTION OF CONDITIONS OF AQUATIC BREEDING AND CULTIVATION FACILITIES; FACILITIES ENGAGING IN PRODUCTION, BUSINESS AND IMPORT OF AQUAFEED AND AQUACULTURE ENVIORNMENTAL REMEDIATION PRODUCTS
Article 4. Inspection of conditions of aquatic breeding and cultivation facilities; facilities engaging in production of aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products
1. Inspection form: The inspection shall be carried out by an Inspector Commission.
2. Grounds for establishment of the Inspector Commission:
a) A facility’s request for issuance and re-issuance of the certificate of eligibility;
b) Time of inspection of maintenance of compliance of the facility that has already been granted the certificate of eligibility.
3. The Inspector Commission shall include the head and members; consultants (if necessary).
4. Eligibility requirements of the head: The head must be the division-level leader or the person holding a higher position, or a civil servant acquiring at least 05 years’ experience in one of the following sectors: aquaculture, aquatic breeds, aquafeed, and aquaculture environmental remediation products.
5. Eligibility requirements of members
The Inspection Commission shall include one or more members who satisfy the following requirements:
a) Have already completed training courses for inspection of conditions of facilities organized by the Directorate of Fisheries;
b) Hold undergraduate or higher degrees in aquaculture, aquatic pathology, biology or environmental studies majors if they are members of the Inspector Commission for conditions of aquatic breeding and cultivation facilities;
c) Hold undergraduate or higher degrees in aquaculture, aquatic pathology, biology, chemistry, food technology or environmental studies majors if they are members of the Inspector Commission for conditions of facilities engaging in production of aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products.
Article 5. Inspection of conditions of facilities engaging in business and import of aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products
1. Inspection authorities: Departments of Agriculture and Environment shall conduct inspection of conditions of facilities engaging in business and import of aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products within their authority.
2. Inspection forms: The inspection shall coincide with the inspection of quality of products in circulation on the market in accordance with Article 8 of this Circular.
3. The subjects of inspection are prescribed in Article 33 of the Law on Fisheries.
Article 6. Training for inspection of conditions of facilities
1. The Directorate of Fisheries shall provide training courses for inspection of conditions of aquatic breeding and cultivation facilities; facilities engaging in production, business and import of aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products.
2. Content of training for inspection of conditions of facilities:
a) Regulations on conditions of aquatic breeding and cultivation facilities, facilities engaging in production, business and import of aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products; technical standards and regulations related to fisheries, aquatic breeds, aquaculture environmental remediation products; quality management and biosafety system;
b) Regulations related to the field of inspection; subjects of inspection; technical standards and regulations on assurance of safety for sample collectors, sampling methods, and storage of samples; on-site sampling practice.
INSPECTION OF QUALITY OF AQUATIC BREEDS, AQUAFEED, AND AQUACULTURE ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION PRODUCTS
Article 7. Inspection of quality of aquatic breeds in aquatic breeding and cultivation; quality of aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products in aquatic production
1. Inspection authorities, content and procedures for inspection of product quality in aquatic production shall comply with Article 46 of the Law on Product and Goods Quality in 2007 amended by the Law No. 35/2018/QH14, Law No. 78/2025/QH15, and guidelines for the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
2. Variances that may be accepted for the analysis of aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products shall comply with Appendix III attached to this Circular.
Article 8. Inspection of quality of aquatic breeds, aquafeed, and aquaculture environmental remediation products in circulation on the market
1. Inspection authorities, content and procedures for inspection of product quality in circulation on the market shall comply with Articles 34a and 45 of the Law on Product and Goods Quality in 2007 amended by the Law No. 35/2018/QH14, Law No. 78/2025/QH15, and guidelines for the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
2. Variances that may be accepted for the analysis of aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products shall comply with Appendix III attached to this Circular.
Article 9. Procedures for application of technical solutions for handling of violations of quality of aquatic breeds
1. Aquatic breeds violating regulations on quality shall be destroyed in accordance with the following procedures:
a) One of the following methods shall be applied: Violating aquatic breeds shall be heated at the temperature of 90oC or above, frozen, destroyed by chemicals permitted for use in aquatic production activities, or other methods in accordance with the laws;
b) Preparation of records on destruction: Records on destruction shall include all signatures of representatives of inspection authorities and violating facilities. The records include the following information: grounds and reasons for destruction; time and location of destruction; participants in destruction activities; names, types, origins, quantity, and status of violating aquatic breeds determined at the time of destruction; destruction methods; and relevant information.
2. The purposes of use of aquatic breeds violating quality regulations shall be changed in accordance with the following procedures:
a) One of the following methods for change of purposes of use shall be applied: Using them for ornamental, entertainment and scientific research purposes;
b) Violating facilities shall have plans for change of purposes of use, and report to province-level fisheries state authorities for management and supervision of such change.
Article 10. Procedures for application of technical solutions for destruction of aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products violating regulations on quality
1. Aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products violating regulations on quality shall be destroyed in accordance with the following procedures:
a) One of the following methods shall be applied: Violating aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products shall be destroyed by chemicals, mechanical methods, burned, buried, or other methods in accordance with the laws;
b) Preparation of records on destruction: Records on destruction shall include all signatures of representatives of inspection authorities and violating facilities. The records include the following information: grounds and reasons for destruction; time and location of destruction; participants in destruction activities; names, types, origins, quantity, and status of violating products determined at the time of destruction; destruction methods; and relevant information.
2. Aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products violating regulations on quality shall be recycled or their purposes of use shall be changed in accordance with the following procedures:
a) For recycling method: Violating facilities shall have plans for recycling and report to province-level fisheries state authorities for management and supervision of recycling process;
b) For change of purposes of use: Violating facilities shall have plans for change of purposes of use in accordance with laws on products after change and report to province-level fisheries state authorities for management and supervision of such change.
Article 11. Time limit for use of aquatic parent breeds
1. Parent whiteleg shrimp breeds
a) The maximum time limit for use of an imported male or female whiteleg shrimp of which the minimum weight is 40g or 45g per each, respectively, shall be 140 days from the customs clearance date;
b) The maximum time limit for use of a domestically-bred or imported parent whiteleg shrimp of which the minimum weight does not satisfy regulations in point a, clause 1 of this Article shall be 120 days from the first egg-laying date.
2. Parent giant tiger prawn breeds
a) The maximum time limit for use of an imported male or female giant tiger prawn of which the minimum weight is 100g or 120g per each, respectively, shall be 80 days from the customs clearance date;
b) The maximum time limit for use of a domestically-bred, domesticated or imported parent giant tiger prawn of which the minimum weight does not satisfy regulations in point a, clause 2 of this Article shall be 60 days from the first egg-laying date.
3. Parent pangasius fish breeds The maximum time limit for use thereof shall be 60 months after they give birth to baby fish for the first time. The number of birth-giving times shall be restricted to 02 per year.
4. Time limit for use of other aquatic parent breeds: Facilities may determine the time limit at their discretion.
Article 12. List of chemicals, biologicals and microorganisms prohibited for use in aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products; List of chemicals, biologicals, microorganisms and ingredients in aquafeed permitted for use in Vietnam; Technical indicators included in applicable standards of aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products; List of aquatic breeds permitted for circulation in Vietnam; List of aquatic breeds prohibited for export; List of aquatic breeds subject to conditional export
1. List of chemicals, biologicals and microorganisms prohibited for use in aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products shall comply with Appendix I attached to this Circular.
2. List of chemicals, biologicals, microorganisms and ingredients in aquafeed permitted for use in Vietnam shall comply with Appendix II attached to this Circular.
3. Technical indicators included in applicable standards of aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products shall comply with Appendix III attached to this Circular.
4. List of aquatic breeds permitted for circulation in Vietnam shall comply with Appendix IV attached to this Circular.
5. List of aquatic breeds prohibited for export shall comply with Appendix V attached to this Circular.
6. List of aquatic breeds subject to conditional export shall comply with Appendix VI attached to this Circular.
UPDATE OF INFORMATION ABOUT AQUATIC BREEDS, AQUAFEED, AND AQUACULTURE ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION PRODUCTS
Article 13. Signing up for accounts for accessing the national database on fisheries and updating information about aquatic breeds, aquafeed, and aquaculture environmental remediation products
1. Facilities producing, cultivating and importing aquatic breeds; facilities producing and importing aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products shall sign up for accounts for accessing the national database on fisheries with the following information:
a) Sign-in name which may be either enterprise code or tax identification number;
b) Name of facilities; address of headquarters; telephone numbers; email addresses; aquatic production addresses; production and cultivation conditions; and form of enterprise.
2. Before authorizing products for marketing, exporting and importing facilities shall send information about aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products as prescribed in Article 14 of this Circular via accounts created as prescribed in clause 1 of this Article.
Article 14. Information about aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products
1. Information about domestically-produced aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products: Information about producing locations and conditions; information about applicable standards in accordance with Appendix III attached to this Circular; information declaration of technical-regulation conformity (if any); labels of products (color scanned copies); product quality test results.
2. Information about imported aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products: Information about producing facilities, locations and conditions; information about applicable standards in accordance with Appendix III attached to this Circular; information declaration of technical-regulation conformity (if any); valid certificates of free sale (not applicable to ingredients for production of aquafeed); quality test results upon import.
3. After receiving information as prescribed in clauses 1 and 2 of this Article, the national database on fisheries shall automatically grant codes indicating receipt of these information to facilities so that they present these codes on their products to serve the needs of management and tracing of product origins. Codes of receipt have 2 elements AA-BBBBBB including:
a) AA: Codes for classification of aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products. 01 indicates the code of for aquafeed; 02 indicates the code for aquaculture environmental remediation products; 03 indicates the code for a product used as both aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products;
b) BBBBBB: Ordinal numbers of aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products ranging from 000001 to 999999.
4. If there is any change to information which has been updated in accordance with clauses 1 and 2 of this Article, facilities shall update such information before selling their products on the market.
Article 15. Regulations on naming of aquatic breeds, aquafeed, and aquaculture environmental remediation products
Aquatic breeds, aquafeed, and aquaculture environmental remediation products shall comply with laws on quality of products and goods.
REGULATIONS ON IMPORT AND EXPORT OF AQUATIC BREEDS; IMPORT AND EXPORT OF AQUAFEED AND AQUACULTURE ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION PRODUCTS
Article 16. Procedures for issuance of import permits for aquatic breeds
1. Authorities competent to issue or re-issue import permits for aquatic breeds that are not included in the List of aquatic breeds permitted for circulation in Vietnam attached to Appendix IV attached to this Circular for testing, scientific research, and display at fairs and exhibitions: Presidents of province-level People’s Committees where organizations or individuals conduct testing, scientific research, or display at fairs and exhibitions.
2. The application for issuance of import permits for aquatic breeds includes:
a) The application form using Form No. 01 in Appendix VII attached to this Circular;
b) Photographs or drawings describing aquatic breeds registered for import including Vietnamese names, scientific names, and English names (if available);
c) Research outline approved by competent state authorities (for cases of import for scientific research);
d) Proofs of participation in fairs or exhibitions; plan for handling of aquatic breeds after the conclusion of fairs or exhibitions (for cases of import for display at fairs or exhibitions).
3. Procedures for issuance of import permits for aquatic breeds: Within 04 working days from the receipt of complete application, Departments of Agriculture and Environment shall appraise the application and propose Presidents of province-level People’s Committees for consideration and issuance of import permits for applicants in accordance with Form No. 02 in Appendix VII attached to this Circular. In cases of not eligible for issuance of import permits, a written notification stating reasons shall be provided.
4. If the import permit for aquatic breeds is lost, damaged, or there is a change to address of the address of importing organization or individual, the applicant shall submit application for re-issuance in accordance with Form No. 01 in Appendix VII attached to this Circular to authorities as prescribed in clause 1 of this Article. Within 02 working days from the receipt of the application, Presidents of province-level People’s Committees shall re-issue the permit in accordance with Form No. 02 in Appendix VII attached to this Circular. In cases of not eligible for re-issuance of import permits, a written notification stating reasons shall be provided.
5. Departments of Agriculture and Environment shall supervise the participation of fairs, exhibitions and scientific research of applicants.
6. When aquatic breeds imported into Vietnam are found to pose risks to quality, environment or biosafety, Presidents of province-level People’s Committees shall consider and inspect the management and production system for aquatic breeds in exporting countries:
a) The Inspector Commission shall include the Department of Agriculture and Environment, and relevant units;
b) The subjects of inspection include the system of legislative documents on management of quality, environment and biosafety related to aquatic breeds and enforcement capacity of management authorities of exporting countries; conditions for assurance of quality, environment and biosafety at facilities producing and importing aquatic breeds into Vietnam;
c) The inspection results and decision on handling solutions for each case shall be notified and publicly announced.
Article 17. Procedures for issuance of export permits for aquatic breeds
1. Authorities competent to issue or re-issue export permits for aquatic breeds that are included in the List of aquatic breeds prohibited for export or the List of aquatic breeds subject to conditional export but do not satisfy the conditions for scientific research and international cooperation: Directorate of Fisheries.
2. The application for issuance of export permits includes:
a) The application form using Form No. 03 in Appendix VII attached to this Circular;
b) Proofs of export of aquatic breeds for scientific research and international cooperation.
3. Procedures for issuance of export permits for aquatic breeds: Within 07 working days from the receipt of complete application, the Directorate of Fisheries shall appraise the application and issue export permits for applicants in accordance with Form No. 04 in Appendix VII attached to this Circular. In cases of not eligible for issuance of export permits, a written notification stating reasons shall be provided.
4. If the export permit for aquatic breeds is lost, damaged, or there is a change to address of the address of the exporting organization or individual, the applicant shall submit application for re-issuance in accordance with Form No. 03 in Appendix VII attached to this Circular to authorities as prescribed in clause 1 of this Article. Within 02 working days from the receipt of the application, the Directorate of Fisheries shall re-issue the permit in accordance with Form No. 04 in Appendix VII attached to this Circular. In cases of not eligible for re-issuance of export permits, a written notification stating reasons shall be provided.
Article 18. Procedures for issuance of import permits for aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products
1. Authorities competent to issue or re-issue import permits for aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products as prescribed in clause 2, Article 36 of the Law on Fisheries: Presidents of province-level People’s Committees where applicants conduct testing, scientific research, or display at fairs and exhibitions.
2. The application for import of aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products includes:
a) The application form using Form No. 05 in Appendix VII attached to this Circular;
b) Certificate regarding organization or participation in fairs and exhibitions in Vietnam (for cases of import for display at fairs and exhibitions) including information about the time and location of the event, product details (product names, main components, purposes of use, using instructions, storage instructions), quantity, weight, plan for handling of products after the conclusion of fairs or exhibitions, and responsibilities of involved parties;
c) Research outline approved in accordance laws on science and technology (for cases of import for scientific research).
3. Procedures for issuance of import permits for aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products: Within 04 working days from the receipt of complete application, Departments of Agriculture and Environment shall appraise the application and propose Presidents of province-level People’s Committees for consideration and issuance of import permits for applicants in accordance with Form No. 06 in Appendix VII attached to this Circular. In cases of not eligible for issuance of export permits, a written notification stating reasons shall be provided.
4. If the import permit for aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products is lost, damaged, or there is a change to address of the address of importing organization or individual, the applicant shall submit application for re-issuance in accordance with Form No. 05 in Appendix VII attached to this Circular to authorities as prescribed in clause 1 of this Article. Within 02 working days from the receipt of the application, Departments of Agriculture and Environment shall appraise the application and propose Presidents of province-level People’s Committees for re-issuance of the permit in accordance with Form No. 06 in Appendix VII attached to this Circular. In cases of not eligible for re-issuance of import permits, a written notification stating reasons shall be provided.
5. Departments of Agriculture and Environment shall supervise the participation of fairs, exhibitions and scientific research of applicants.
6. Import of live aquatic animals for use as aquafeed
Procedures for import of aquatic breeds permitted for circulation in Vietnam for use as aquafeed shall comply with clause 1, Article 36 of the Law on Fisheries and Article 15 of Decree No. 41/2026/ND-CP dated January 25, 2026 of the Government elaborating some articles and measures for execution of the Law on Fisheries. In cases where aquatic breeds used as aquafeed are not included in the List of aquatic breeds permitted for circulation in Vietnam, organizations and individuals shall conduct testing in accordance with Article 12 of Decree No. 41/2026/ND-CP dated January 25, 2026 of the Government elaborating some articles and measures for execution of the Law on Fisheries.
7. When aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products imported into Vietnam are found to pose risks to quality, environment or biosafety, Presidents of province-level People’s Committees shall consider and inspect the management and production system for aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products in exporting countries:
a) The Inspector Commission shall include the Department of Agriculture and Environment, and relevant units;
b) The subjects of inspection include the system of legislative documents on management of quality, environment and biosafety related to production of aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products and enforcement capacity of management authorities of exporting countries; conditions for assurance of quality, environment and biosafety at facilities importing aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products into Vietnam;
c) The inspection results and decision on handling solutions for each case shall be notified and publicly announced.
Article 19. Responsibilities of involved parties
1. Directorate of Fisheries shall:
a) Perform state manage of aquatic breeds, aquafeed, and aquaculture environmental remediation products nationwide; direct, provide guidelines for management of aquatic breeds, aquafeed, and aquaculture environmental remediation products;
c) Conduct inspection on aquatic breeds, aquafeed, and aquaculture environmental remediation products nationwide; on responsibilities of Departments of Agriculture and Environment regarding aquatic breeds, aquafeed, and aquaculture environmental remediation products;
c) Provide training on inspection of conditions for aquatic breeding and cultivation facilities; facilities engaging in production of aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products; provide training and disseminate conditions for production and management of quality of aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products for organizations and individuals;
d) Review, update and propose the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment for issuance of the List of aquatic breeds permitted for circulation in Vietnam; List of aquatic breeds prohibited for export; List of aquatic breeds subject to conditional export; List of chemicals, biologicals and microorganisms prohibited for use in aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products; List of chemicals, biologicals, microorganisms and ingredients in aquafeed permitted for use in Vietnam;
dd) Develop, manage and operate the software for management of aquatic breeds, aquafeed, and aquaculture environmental remediation products nationwide; manage accounts and access rights of affiliated units, province-level fisheries authorities in accordance with decentralization and devolvement; manage accounts of organizations and individuals producing, importing and exporting aquatic breeds, aquafeed, and aquaculture environmental remediation products.
2. Departments of Agriculture and Environment shall:
a) Perform state management of aquatic breeds, aquafeed, and aquaculture environmental remediation products within their authority; conduct inspection on aquatic breeds, aquafeed, and aquaculture environmental remediation products within their authority;
b) Provide training and disseminate the laws on aquatic breeds, aquafeed, and aquaculture environmental remediation products within their authority;
c) Perform other tasks related to management of aquatic breeds, aquafeed, and aquaculture environmental remediation products in accordance with the laws;
3. Facilities producing and importing aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products shall:
a) Update information about aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products before circulation in the marker as prescribed by the laws;
b) Report the production, import and export of aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products in the first 06 months of the year before June 20 annually; submit annual report before December 20 in accordance with the Form in Appendix VIII attached to this Circular.
4. Facilities producing, cultivating and importing aquatic breeds shall:
a) Report the production, cultivation, import and export of aquatic breeds in the first 06 months of the year before June 20 annually; submit annual report before December 20 in accordance with the Form in Appendix IX attached to this Circular;
b) Send written notification to Departments of Agriculture and Environment at the place of business regarding the use of parent aquatic breeds for management and supervision of the usage time limit.
1. This Circular comes into force from March 09, 2026.
2. The following documents and regulations cease to be effective from the effective date of this Circular:
a) Circular No. 26/2018/TT-BNNPTNT dated November 15, 2018 of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development on management of aquatic breeds, aquafeed and aquaculture environmental remediation products;
b) Article 8 of Circular No. 01/2022/TT-BNNPTNT dated January 18, 2022 of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development on amendments to some Circulars in the field of fisheries; Appendices XX, XXI and XXII attached to Circular No. 01/2022/TT-BNNPTNT;
c) Articles 3, 4, 5 and 6 of Circular No. 10/2025/TT-BNNMT dated June 19, 2025 of the Minister of Agriculture and Environment on decentralization and devolvement regarding state management in the field of fisheries.
Article 21. Transitional provision
1. Applications that are received by competent authorities before the effective date of this Circular and under processing shall continue to be processed in accordance with applicable laws at the time of receipt, except in cases where organizations or individuals request to apply this Circular.
2. Documents, permits and certificates issued before the effective date of this Circular that are still valid shall remain valid until the expiry date prescribed in those documents, permits and certificates./.
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PP. MINISTER Phung Duc Tien |
