This is the content prescribed at the Decree No. 31/2016/ND-CP of the Government on penalties for administrative violations against regulations on plant varieties, plant protection and quarantine.
Accordingly, from June 25, 2016, importing formulated pesticides which are in the list of pesticides permitted for use in Vietnam from a manufacturer other than that stated in the pesticide registration certificate granted in Vietnam; or importing formulated pesticides which are in the list of pesticides permitted for use in Vietnam but remaining of shelf life, as of the date on which such pesticides enter Vietnam, is below two-thirds of that specified in their labels shall have a fine of from VND 3 million to VND 5 million, within that the previous regulation is only from VND 3 million to VND 5 million. This Decree also regulates that failing to follow instructions for use which are stated in labels of pesticides put packages of used pesticides ave r a fine of from VND 2 hund A fine of from VND 1 million to Vsed for any of the violations suc ticides whose commercial names ides permitted for use in Vietnam; and using pesticides which are packed in the form of glass syringes.
On import of pesticides, a fine of from VND 3,000,000 to VND 5,000,000 shall be imposed importing formulated pesticides which are in the list of pesticides permitted for use in Vietnam from a manufacturer other than that stated in the pesticide registration certificate granted in Vietnam; and importing formulated pesticides which are in the list of pesticides permitted for use in Vietnam but remaining of shelf life, as of the date on which such pesticides enter Vietnam, is below two-thirds of that specified in their labels. In particular, a fine of from VND 10 million to VND 15 million shall be imposed for import of unqualified formulated pesticides or technical pesticides, or those whose quality is not conformable with corresponding technical regulations.
Apart from above regulations, the Decree prescribes the maximum fine for on import of pesticides, plant protection and quarantine is VND 50 million for individual and VND 100 million for organizations.
This Decree takes effect on June 25, 2016 and replaces the Government’s Decree No. 114/2013/ND-CP.
