Decision No.0795/MAF on the Import, Export, and Transit of Animals and Animal Products.

This Decision establishes the legal framework and technical measures for controlling the movement of live animals and animal products in Laos. Its primary objective is to prevent the introduction and outbreak of animal diseases, thereby safeguarding public health, livestock safety, and the national environment in alignment with international sanitary agreements.
The Decision mandates that all commercial imports require an official permit from the Department of Livestock and Fisheries. Applicants must undergo a risk assessment and provide valid health certificates from the country of origin to ensure compliance with Lao safety standards.
Specifically, the Decision details rigorous border protocols, including visual inspections, mandatory sampling for laboratory analysis, and the disinfection of transport vehicles. Authorities are empowered to quarantine, return, or destroy shipments that show signs of infectious diseases or hazardous chemical residues.