Vietnam Sanitary and Phytosanitary Notification Authority and Enquiry Point

The present Order was issued for the implementation of Article 5, paragraph (1) of Law No. 403 of 21 December 2023 on the placing on the market of plant protection products and the amendment of certain legislative acts. It also transposes Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 540/2011 of 25 May 2011, implementing Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the list of approved active substances. The purpose of these provisions is to harmonize the authorization procedure for plant protection products with the European Union's authorization procedures, aiming to prevent risks through a comprehensive risk assessment process for each active substance and for the products containing that substance, before they are authorized for marketing and use. At the same time, these provisions aim to enhance the transparency of the regulatory process, providing clarity for manufacturers and distributors regarding the substances allowed on the market, thereby improving food safety, environmental quality, and supporting agricultural exports.