The decree is to assign on pangasius farming, processing and exporting.
The decree applies to Vietnamese organizations and individuals; international organizations and foreigners that involve in Pangasius farming, processing and exporting in
Standard conditions for pangasius farming:
1. Location and area for pangasius farming has to consistent with the planning of pangasius farming and processing approved by Provincial People’s Committees.
2. The area and production of pangasius farming should be registered by local authorities of aquaculture management.
3. Pangasius farms must qualify regulations and technical standards for aquaculture; and should be certificated and coded by local authorities of aquaculture management.
4. Use of breed, feed, veterinary medicine, biochemical products and microorganism must follow the regulations by laws.
5. Pangasius farms must apply and be VietGAP certificated on good aquaculture practice or granted the international certifications appropriate to
Standard conditions for Pangasius processing factory
1. Certificate of business registration on fishery processing issued by authority bodies is a must.
2. Pangasius factory must locate within the area of the pangasius farming and processing planning approved or accepted by provincial People’s Committees.
3. The traceability for pangasius should be applied.
4. The factory must apply quality control systems; implement technical regulations and standards of hygiene and food safety in fishery business and production. The factory must be certificated on qualifying food safety for fishery processing.
5. The factory has to assure the announced quality of finished pangasius; self-check and is responsible for announced pangasius quality; fulfill labeling appropriate to regulations by laws.
6. Regarding to the new factory, it has to be tested and recognized the eligibility for food safety by the MARD before operating.
Quality and food hygiene and safety conditions on processed pangasius
1. Pangasius for processing must be raised from qualified farms according the regulations at Article 4 of the Decree.
2. Pangasius products processing must meet the requirements of food quality, hygiene and safety of
3. Regarding to frozen pangasius fillet processing:
a/ Use of chemical, additive and supplement should be followed to the regulations of
b/ Glazing on exported pangasius (water ratio in gross weight) should be appropriate to the regulations of importing countries. Other circumstances, glazing ratio should not excess 10% .
c/ Maximum content of water in pangasius fillet should not excess 83% net weight (the weight of defrozen pangasius fillet)
4. Besides the fulfillment of existing regulations of
This Decree is valid from 20 June 2014
(seafood.vasep .com.vn) The return of Donald Trump to the White House for a second term will bring significant impacts on Vietnam, particularly its pangasius export sector. Trump's economic policies, such as raising import tariffs, reducing corporate income taxes, and attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) back to the US, are expected to directly influence various industries in Vietnam.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The UAE ranked 16th among importers of Vietnamese shrimp from 2018 to 2022, accounting for approximately 0.5% of Vietnam's total shrimp export value. Annually, Vietnam exported around US$20 million worth of shrimp to this market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The company also announced that its farms are well-prepared and will begin stocking in mid-November when the weather conditions are favorable.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) To maximize natural advantages and increase the value of local aquatic products, Ca Mau province is promoting the ecological shrimp farming model under mangrove forests. This model not only brings high profits to people thanks to businesses committing to purchasing products at prices 10-20% higher than the market price but also aims for sustainable development and environmental friendliness.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was signed after just over a year of negotiations. With high demand for premium seafood in the UAE, particularly for shrimp and tuna products, Vietnam’s tuna industry is expected to gain increased export opportunities and higher product value thanks to the preferential terms of the CEPA.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In October 2024, seafood exports from Vietnam are estimated to exceed $1 billion, marking a 28% increase compared to the same period last year. This achievement signifies the first return to the $1 billion milestone in 27 months, since June 2022, providing a significant boost for Vietnamese seafood enterprises.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Under the theme "Dong Thap Pangasius: Green Journey - Green Value," the Dong Thap Pangasius Festival 2024 will take place over two days, November 16th and 17th, at Vo Nguyen Giap Square in Hong Ngu City.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Kien Giang has announced a plan to stabilize the biosafety rice-shrimp production area at 117,340 hectares by 2030.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to the Department of Fisheries in Ca Mau, the total aquatic product output in the region is estimated at 536,140 tons as of October 17, achieving 82.23% of the annual plan and marking a 1.74% increase compared to the same period last year. Within this total, shrimp production stands at 208,495 tons, reaching 82.41% of the planned target and showing a 2.23% increase year-over-year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to data from Vietnam Customs, pangasius exports to Iraq have surged significantly in the first nine months of 2024, marking the highest levels seen in three years. This upward trend has positioned Iraq as a key market for Vietnamese pangasius, even surpassing Iran, traditionally regarded as a gateway for trade between Vietnam and the Middle East.
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