Ministerial Decision No. 0039/MAF on the Basic Principles for the application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures in Plant and Animal Product Administration.

This Ministerial Decision, consisting of four Sections, establishes the Basic Principles for the application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures in Plant and Animal Product Administration. This Decision sets out basic principles on the application of sanitary and phytosanitary measures, management and implementation of such principles to protect human, animal and plant health in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) from the risks and dangers that may arise from the domestic and cross-border movements of animals, agricultural and forestry products. This Decision also aims at improving related measures of the country to be in line with international agreements and treaties to which the Lao PDR is a party and to avoid the creation of unnecessary barriers to trade. The Decision is divided as follows: General provisions (I); Basic Principles on the application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (II); Management and Implmentation of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Principles (III); Final Provisions (IV).