Directive No. 37/2005CT-TTg on a number of measures to enhance the management of chemicals and antibiotics used in food production and trading.

The aim of this Directive of the Prime Minister is to guarantee food hygiene and safety for consumers, and make Vietnamese products conformable to international standards. Furthermore, it prohibits the use of assorted chemicals and antibiotics in agricultural and aquatic products. Veterinary drugs and agents used for livestock shall not be used for aquatic animals and viceversa. The ban includes also the use of assorted chemicals and drugs in the processing, conservation and storage of products whatsoever. The Ministries of Trade will assume the prime responsibility and will cooperate with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Fisheries, Health, Industry, Science and Technology and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.