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1 Law on Veterinary Medicine 79/2015/QH13: Notes for import-export businesses

1.3 AFFECTED BUSINESSES / PRODUCT GROUPS

1.4 IMPACT ON IMPORT-EXPORT / LOGISTICS

1.5 VIEW / DOWNLOAD OFFICIAL TEXT

1.6 FULL LEGAL TEXT – WHITE BACKGROUND, OFFICIAL-STYLE LAYOUT

1.7 FAQ

1.7.1 When did the Law take effect?

1.7.2 Which imported/exported goods may be affected?

1.7.3 Should businesses check by product name or HS code?

1.7.4 Does the Law directly change tax or C/O?

1.7.5 What should be prepared before ETA?

1.8 GIẢI PHÁP TỪ TGIMEX

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Law on Veterinary Medicine 79/2015/QH13: Notes for import-export businesses

The Law on Veterinary Medicine governs animal disease prevention, animal and animal-product quarantine, veterinary hygiene, slaughter control and veterinary-drug management. Import-export businesses should check the product nature, quarantine dossier, transport conditions and post-clearance recordkeeping before shipment.

This English version is for operational reference only and is not an official legal translation. The official Vietnamese text must prevail.

DOCUMENT INFORMATION

Field	Content
Document name	Law on Veterinary Medicine
Number	79/2015/QH13
Issuing authority	National Assembly
Issued date	19/06/2015
Effective date	01/07/2016
Application status	Check the original text and the consolidated text before application; notable consolidated text: 80/VBHN-VPQH dated 26/03/2026.
Scope	Animal disease prevention, animal and animal-product quarantine, slaughter control, veterinary hygiene and veterinary-drug management.
Regulated subjects	Domestic and foreign organizations and individuals engaged in veterinary-related activities in Viet Nam.

KEY POINTS TO NOTE

Check whether the goods are animals, animal products or animal-origin goods subject to veterinary/quarantine control.
Match commercial documents, labels, certificates and transport conditions before ETA.
Use the consolidated Vietnamese text and applicable implementing documents before making operational decisions.

AFFECTED BUSINESSES / PRODUCT GROUPS

Group	Impact	Documents to check
Importer/Exporter	Quarantine dossier, certificates, specialized inspection and customs declaration.	Invoice, Packing List, B/L/AWB, C/O, certificates, labels.
Factory/EPE/FDI	Animal-origin inputs for manufacturing, processing, testing or domestic circulation.	PO, contract, specification, label, intended use.
Logistics provider	ETA risk, cold-chain handling, inspection schedule, port/warehouse coordination.	Booking, pre-alert, arrival notice, transport documents.

IMPACT ON IMPORT-EXPORT / LOGISTICS

Stage	Operational impact	Control point
Customs declaration	HS description and specialized policy must match the nature of goods.	Check HS, use, processing level and quarantine requirement.
Documents	Discrepancies may trigger additional explanation or delayed release.	Lock product name, quantity, weight, origin and storage condition.
Timeline	Late quarantine/specialized dossier may cause DEM/DET/storage.	Prepare documents before ETA.
Compliance	Post-clearance recordkeeping and inspection readiness.	Keep certificates, labels and shipment dossier.

Document group	Document	Role	Note
Law	Law on Veterinary Medicine 79/2015/QH13	Original legal framework.	Check official Vietnamese text.
Consolidated text	80/VBHN-VPQH dated 26/03/2026	Consolidated reference text.	Recommended for current application.
Implementing documents	Decrees, circulars and specialized lists	Detailed procedures and dossiers.	Check according to actual goods.

VIEW / DOWNLOAD OFFICIAL TEXT

View Law 79/2015/QH13 View consolidated text 80/VBHN-VPQH

FULL LEGAL TEXT – WHITE BACKGROUND, OFFICIAL-STYLE LAYOUT

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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

LAW ON VETERINARY MEDICINE

For full review, use the official source buttons above. The Vietnamese text is the controlling version; this section provides an official-style identification block for quick reference.

Law number: 79/2015/QH13. Effective date: 01/07/2016. Consolidated text: 80/VBHN-VPQH dated 26/03/2026.

FAQ

When did the Law take effect?

Law 79/2015/QH13 took effect on 01/07/2016. For current application, check the consolidated text and sectoral guidance.

Which imported/exported goods may be affected?

Live animals, animal products, animal-origin goods, cold/frozen cargo, testing samples and veterinary-related products may trigger quarantine or specialized dossiers.

Should businesses check by product name or HS code?

Both. HS code, product nature, processing level, intended use, origin and actual documents must be reviewed together.

Does the Law directly change tax or C/O?

It is not a tariff schedule, but specialized compliance may affect clearance timelines and supporting documents for preferential origin claims.

What should be prepared before ETA?

Invoice, Packing List, B/L/AWB, C/O if any, quarantine/health certificates if applicable, labels, storage temperature and inspection timeline.

What if related regulations are uncertain?

Do not make an absolute conclusion; check official sources and the actual product dossier before declaration.

GIẢI PHÁP TỪ TGIMEX

Legal review

Read official texts, identify scope, effective date, affected goods and related documents.

Document control

Match commercial documents, labels, certificates, C/O and specialized dossiers.

Operations coordination

Set ETA timeline, customs declaration, inspection schedule, transport and warehousing coordination.

Post-clearance

Maintain shipment records and prepare data for post-clearance review or market circulation obligations.

LAWS & GOVERNMENT DECREES

Law on Veterinary Medicine 79/2015/QH13: Notes for Import-Export and Logistics Businesses