Vietnam: Expired Certificate of GMO laboratories must be applied for re-issuance

16:40, 03/01/2013

Recently, the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam has issued the Circular No. 20/2012/TT-BKHCN providing detailed guidance on conditions and procedures for accreditation of genetically modified organisms laboratories.

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According to Article 15 of the Circular No. 20/2012/TT-BKHCN of the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam, at least 60 days before the Certificate expires, the GMO laboratory (genetically modified organisms) that wishes to continue its operation shall make an application for reissue of the certificate and sent it by post or submit it directly to the Ministry of Science and Technology. An application for reissue of the expired certificate consists of:

- Application for re-issuance of Certificate of GMO laboratories (Form P4-DK in Appendix II issued together with Circular No. 20/2012/TT-BKHCN);

- The latest Decision on Accreditation and Certificate;

- Documents prescribed in Point c, d Clause 1 Article 11 of Circular No. 20/2012/TT-BKHCN if there is any difference from the application for issuance of the latest certificate.

Procedures for re-issuance of expired Certificate of GMO laboratories are carried out according to Articles 12, 13 and 14 of Circular No. 20/2012/TT-BKHCN.

Note: If the procedures prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article are not complied, the applicant shall follow the procedures in Articles 11, 12, 13 and 14 of Circular No. 20/2012/TT-BKHCN as if it applies for a new Certificate.

View more details at the Circular No. 20/2012/TT-BKHCN of the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam, effective from January 04, 2013.

Le Vy

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