What are the conditions of producers of aquatic breeds in Vietnam? What are the procedures for issuance of the certificate of eligibility for production of aquatic breeds in Vietnam?

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• What are the conditions of producers of aquatic breeds in Vietnam?
• What is the application for issuance of the certificate of eligibility for production of aquatic breeds in Vietnam?
• What are the procedures for issuance of the certificate of eligibility for production of aquatic breeds in Vietnam?

What are the conditions of producers of aquatic breeds in Vietnam?

In Article 24 of the 2017 Law on Fisheries in Vietnam on the conditions of producers of aquatic breeds as follows:

Conditions of producers and raisers of aquatic breeds

1. A producer of aquatic breed will be issued with the certificate of eligibility if it satisfies the following conditions:

a) Facilities for production are conformable with aquatic species; there are isolation wards for monitoring the health of new-come aquatic species;

b) There are technicians who are trained in aquaculture, aquatic pathology or biology;

c) A system for controlling quality and biological safety is applied;

d) In case of production of parent aquatic breeds, the producer shall have aquatic purebreds or aquatic breeds that have been recognized through testing or results of science and technology missions that have been recognized or approved by competent authorities.

2. Raisers of aquatic breeds will be issued with certificates of eligibility if they satisfy all conditions prescribed in Points a, b and c Clause 1 of this Article.

Thus, a producer of aquatic breeds must meet the conditions of facilities, technicians who are trained in aquaculture, systems for controlling quality and biological safety and breeds as prescribed.

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What is the application for issuance of the certificate of eligibility for production of aquatic breeds in Vietnam?

In Clause 2, Article 21 of Decree No. 26/2019/ND-CP on the application for issuance of the certificate of eligibility for production of aquatic breeds as follows:

Issuance, re-issuance and revocation of certificates of eligibility for production or raising of aquatic breeds and inspection of maintenance of eligibility requirements

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2. An application for issuance of the certificate of eligibility for production or raising of aquatic breeds includes:

a) An application form (Form No. 01.NT in the Appendix III hereof);

b) A description of the infrastructure of the producer or raiser (Form No. 02.NT in the Appendix III hereof).

3. An application for re-issuance of the certificate of eligibility for production or raising of aquatic breeds includes:

a) An application form (Form No. 01.NT in the Appendix III hereof);

b) Documentary evidences for changes in the case of change of information about the applicant;

c) An original of the issued certificate of eligibility for production or raising of aquatic breeds, except for the case in which the certificate is lost.

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Thus, an application for issuance of the certificate of eligibility for production or raising of aquatic breeds includes:

- An application form;

- A description of the infrastructure of the producer or raiser;

What are the procedures for issuance of the certificate of eligibility for production of aquatic breeds in Vietnam?

In Clause 4, Article 21 of Decree No. 26/2019/ND-CP on the procedures for issuance or re-issuance of the certificate of eligibility for production or raising of aquatic breeds as follows:

Issuance, re-issuance and revocation of certificates of eligibility for production or raising of aquatic breeds and inspection of maintenance of eligibility requirements

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4. Procedures for issuance or re-issuance of the certificate of eligibility for production or raising of aquatic breeds:

a) Procedures for issuing a certificate of eligibility: the applicant shall submit an application to the competent authority specified in Clause 1 of this Article.

Within 10 working days from the receipt of the satisfactory application, the competent authority shall inspect the fulfillment of eligibility requirements by the producer or raiser according to the Form No. 03.NT in the Appendix III hereof. In case of failure to satisfy eligibility requirements, the producer or raiser shall take corrective actions. After taking corrective actions, notify the competent authority in writing. In case the producer or raiser satisfies all eligibility requirements, within 03 working days from the end of the inspection, the competent authority shall issue the certificate according to the Form No. 04.NT in the Appendix III hereof. In case of rejection of the application, a response and explanation shall be provided in writing;

b) Procedures for re-issuing the certificate of eligibility: the applicant shall submit an application to the competent authority specified in Clause 1 of this Article. Within 03 working days from the receipt of the satisfactory application, the competent authority shall re-issue the certificate according to the Form No. 04.NT in the Appendix III hereof. In case of rejection of the application, a response and explanation shall be provided in writing.

Thus, the procedures for issuance or re-issuance of the certificate of eligibility for production or raising of aquatic breeds:

Step 1: The applicant shall submit an application to the competent authority.

Step 2: Within 10 working days from the receipt of the satisfactory application, the competent authority shall inspect the fulfillment of eligibility requirements by the producer or raiser.

Step 3: In case the producer or raiser satisfies all eligibility requirements, within 03 working days from the end of the inspection, the competent authority shall issue the certificate of eligibility for production of aquatic breeds.