Directive No. 07/2002/CT-TTg on enhancing the management over the use of antibiotics and chemicals in the production and trading of foodstuff with animal origin.

The Directive of the Prime Minister deals with past complaints about the addition of forbidden agents to aquatic and agricultural products destined mainly to external trade. In particular, it reinforces the ban of assorted chemicals and antibiotics (i.e. chloramphenicol) from feedstuff for cattle, livestock, aquaculture, veterinary drugs and agents used in plant production or protection. Moreover, the ban includes also the use of aforesaid assorted chemicals and drugs in the processing, conservation and storage of products whatsoever. The Directive applies also to food stuff in order to protect consumers’ health. The Ministries of Aquatic resources, of Agriculture and Rural Development will assume the prime responsibility and will cooperate with the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment and the Ministry of Health.