DECISION

ON THE INSPECTION OK AQUATIC PRODUCTS EXPORTED TO THE US AND CANADA

THE MINISTER OF FISHERIES

Pursuant to the Government's Decree No. 43/2003/ND CP of May 2, 2003, defining the functions, tasks, powers and organizational structure of the Ministry of Fisheries;
Pursuant to the Prime Minister's Directive No. 37/2005/CT-TTg of October 28, 2005, on a number of measures to enhance management of chemicals

DECIDES:

Article 1.- The inspection and certification of food quality and safety for Vietnam's aquatic animals and aquatic products exported to the US and Canada shall be conducted at the request of aquatic production and business units or under bilateral agreements between competent agencies of Vietnam and the importing country.

Article 2.- This Decision takes effect 15 days alter its publication in "CONG BAO " To annul the regulations on enhancing inspection of aquatic products exported to the US and Canada in the Minister of Fisheries' Decision No. 29/2005/QD-

Article 3.-The Department for Aquatic Product Quality, Safety and Hygiene and Aquatic Animal Health shall announce and guide aquatic production and business units to implement the provisions of agreements signed between the Department and competent authorities of importing countries.

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FOR THE MINISTER OF FISHERIES
VICE MINISTER




Nguyen Thi Hong Minh