Decree 39/2017/ND-CP Providing the Regulatory Framework for Animal Feeds and Aqua Feeds.

This Decree, as a structured regulatory framework for animal feeds and aqua feeds, prescribes statutory requirements for commercial animal feed and aqua feed trading, utilization, experiment, certification, testing and regulatory management.
The Decree outlines the regulations and procedures for the approval and sale of animal and aqua feeds in Vietnam. It details the application process for facilities conducting experiments with animal and aqua feeds, including eligibility requirements and the establishment of a council to review experiment outlines. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is responsible for evaluating experiment results and issuing decisions on the approval of new feeds based on assessment reports submitted by organizations or individuals. Importing organizations or individuals seeking exemption from quality inspection must follow specific procedures, including obtaining permission from the Ministry and submitting authenticated documents for customs clearance. The Decree also emphasizes the importance of inspection activities, with the Ministry establishing a working group to conduct field inspections during experimental procedures. Inspection contents include verifying the eligibility of experimenting facilities and ensuring compliance with approved experiment outlines.