Procedures for disposal of pyrotechnics and pyrotechnic compositions in Vietnam from January 11, 2021

According to the Decree No. 137/2020/NĐ-CP of Vietnam’s Government, heads of military agencies of districts or police authorities of districts shall approve measures consisting of: Time, location, methods of disposal, compositions of disposal councils, measures for preventing, responding to incidents that occur during disposal process and minimizing impact on the environment. Disposal of location must be isolated, situated away from residential areas and public structures, and be able to minimize impact on the environment. Procedures for disposal are as follows:

After receiving disposal decisions of competent agencies, military commands of districts or police authorities of districts or higher must form councils for disposal and develop disposal methods. Compositions of councils for disposal shall include: 

- Representative of disposal agencies acting Chairpersons; 

- Representatives of specialized technical agencies and agencies for state management in the environment sector of districts;

- People’s Committees of communes where the disposal locations situate acting council members.

Note: Disposal methods must ensure absolute safety and minimal impact on the environment.

After disposing, examine the disposal locations to ensure that all disposed pyrotechnics cannot regain their functions and/or uses. Disposal results must be kept records and bear confirmation of Chairpersons and council members.

In case pyrotechnics or pyrotechnic compositions remain, are damaged or expired as a result of manufacturing process, heads of organizations or enterprises shall dispose of pyrotechnics and pyrotechnic compositions according to procedures approved by competent agencies affiliated to the Ministry of National Defense. After disposing, report to supervisory military commands and police authorities.

View more details at the Decree No. 137/2020/NĐ-CP of Vietnam’s Government, effective on January 11, 2021.

Ty Na

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