Ministerial Order on Strengthening management, monitoring, inspection of import, distribution and use of seeds, fertilizers and pesticides.

This Ministerial Order of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry focuses on the strengthening of management, control, and inspection of the production, import, export, sale, transport, and use of pesticides, chemical fertilizers, seeds and related agricultural inputs. It is issued in response to challenges in regulating these agricultural inputs to ensure food safety and environmental protection. It aims to address ongoing violations, improve coordination among authorities, and ensure that agricultural chemicals are used safely and legally.
The Order defines the roles and responsibilities for national and provincial agricultural offices. Their key duties include issuing import/export certificates, tracking the quality and distribution of these products, enforcing proper labeling and storage, and conducting market surveillance to prevent the use of harmful or unauthorized materials within the country. It also emphasizes public awareness, prevention of illegal imports, and the need for better reporting mechanisms.