The use of chemicals and antibiotics, bioproducts, treated and renovated substances in aquaculture must belong to the list legally circulated in Vietnam.
v Circular No. 15/2009/TT-BNN dated March 17, 2009, to promulgate the List of medicines, chemicals and antibiotics banned or limited from usage.
v Circular No. 29/2009/TT-BNNPTNT dated June 4, 2009 on supplementing and adjusting the Circular No.15/2009/TT-BNN dated March 17, 2009, signed by the Minister of MARD on the List of medicines, chemicals and antibiotics banned or limited from usage.
v Circular No. 20/2010/TT-BNNPTNT dated April 2, 2010 on supplementing and adjusting the Circular No.15/2009/TT-BNN dated March 17, 2009, signed by the Minister of MARD on the List of medicines, chemicals and antibiotics banned or limited from usage.
v Circular No. 03/2012/TT-BNNPTNT dated Janaury 16, 2012 on amending and supplementing the Circular No. 15/2009/TT-BNN of March 17, 2009, promulgating List of medicines, chemicals and antibiotics banned or limited from usage.
1. List of chemicals and antibiotics banned for use in fishery production and trading
|
No. |
Chemicals, antibiotics |
Applied for |
|
1 |
Aristolochia spp and its by-products |
Animal feed, veterinary medicines, chemicals, environmental treatment substances, disinfectants, preservation substances , hand cream used in seed production, aquatic animal and amphibians culture, fishery services, preservation and processing activities |
|
2 |
Chloramphenicol |
|
|
3 |
Chloroform |
|
|
4 |
Chlorpromazine |
|
|
5 |
Colchicine |
|
|
6 |
Dapsone |
|
|
7 |
Dimetridazole |
|
|
8 |
Metronidazole |
|
|
9 |
Nitrofuran (including Furazolidone) |
|
|
10 |
Ronidazole |
|
|
11 |
Green Malachite |
|
|
12 |
Ipronidazole |
|
|
13 |
Other Nitroimidazole |
|
|
14 |
Clenbuterol |
|
|
15 |
Diethylstilbestrol (DES) |
|
|
16 |
Glycopeptides |
|
|
17 |
Trichlorfon (Dipterex) |
|
|
18 |
Gentian Violet (Crystal violet) |
|
|
19 |
Fluoroquinolones |
|
|
20 |
Trifluralin |
|
|
21 |
Cypermethrin |
|
|
22 |
Deltamethrin |
|
|
23 |
Enrofloxacin |
2. List of chemicals and antibiotics banned for veterinary use
|
No. |
Chemicals, Antibiotics |
|
1 |
Chloramphenicol (Other name: Chloromycetin; Chlornitromycin; Laevomycin,Chlorocid, Leukomycin) |
|
2 |
Furazolidon and Nitrofurans metabolites (Nitrofuran, Furacillin, Nitrofurazon, Furacin, Nitrofurantoin, Furoxon, Orafuran, Furadonin, Furadantin, Furaltadon, Payzone, Furazolin, Nitrofurmethon, Nitrofuridin, Nitrovin) |
|
3 |
Dimetridazole (Other name: Emtryl) |
|
4 |
Metronidazole (Other name: Trichomonacid, Flagyl, Klion, Avimetronid) |
|
5 |
Dipterex (Other name: Metriphonat,Trichlorphon, Neguvon, Chlorophos, DTHP); DDVP (Other names: Dichlorvos; Dichlorovos) |
|
6 |
Eprofloxacin |
|
7 |
Ciprofloxacin |
|
8 |
Ofloxacin |
|
9 |
Carbadox |
|
10 |
Olaquidox |
|
11 |
Bacitracin Zn |
|
12 |
Tylosin phosphate |
|
13 |
Green Malachite |
|
14 |
Gentian Violet (Crystal violet) |
3. List of chemicals and antibiotics restricted for use in fishery production and trading
|
No. |
Chemicals, antibiotics |
MRLs (ppb) |
|
1 |
Amoxicillin |
50 |
|
2 |
Ampicillin |
50 |
|
3 |
Benzylpenicillin |
50 |
|
4 |
Cloxacillin |
300 |
|
5 |
Dicloxacillin |
300 |
|
6 |
Oxacillin |
300 |
|
7 |
Oxolinic Acid |
100 |
|
8 |
Colistin |
150 |
|
9 |
Diflubenzuron |
1000 |
|
10 |
Teflubenzuron |
500 |
|
11 |
Emamectin |
100 |
|
12 |
Erythromycine |
200 |
|
13 |
Tilmicosin |
50 |
|
14 |
Tylosin |
100 |
|
15 |
Florfenicol |
1000 |
|
16 |
Lincomycine |
100 |
|
17 |
Neomycine |
500 |
|
18 |
Paromomycin |
500 |
|
19 |
Spectinomycin |
300 |
|
20 |
Chlortetracycline |
100 |
|
21 |
Oxytetracycline |
100 |
|
22 |
Tetracycline |
100 |
|
23 |
Sulfonamide (all types) |
100 |
|
24 |
Trimethoprim |
50 |
|
25 |
Ormetoprim |
50 |
|
26 |
Tricainemethanesulfonate |
15-330 |
|
27 |
Danofloxacin |
100 |
|
28 |
Difloxacin |
300 |
|
29 |
Ciprofloxacin |
100 |
|
30 |
Sarafloxacin |
30 |
|
31 |
Flumequine |
600 |
4. List of chemicals and antibiotics restricted for veterinary use
|
No. |
Chemicals, Antibiotics |
|
1 |
Improvac (Registration number: PFU-85, manufactured by Pfizer Australia Pty Limited) |
|
2 |
Spiramycin |
|
3 |
Avoparcin |
|
4 |
Virginiamycin |
|
5 |
Meticlorpidol |
|
6 |
Meticlorpidol/Methylbenzoquate |
|
7 |
Amprolium (powder) |
|
8 |
Amprolium/ethopate |
|
9 |
Nicarbazin |
|
10 |
Flavophospholipol |
|
11 |
Salinomycin |
|
12 |
Avilamycin |
|
13 |
Monensin |
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In recent years, Ninh Binh Province has intensified the application of science and technology in aquaculture in order to improve productivity, product quality, and economic efficiency.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first four months of 2026, Vietnam’s tilapia exports reached USD 49 million, up 151% compared to the same period in 2025. This figure reflects an emerging export sector that is taking advantage of market gaps created by global trade disruptions, while larger producers are adjusting their strategies.
On the afternoon of May 28, the People’s Committee of Ho Thi Ky Commune signed a memorandum of understanding with Minh Phu Certified Shrimp Social Co., Ltd. (a member of Minh Phu Seafood Corporation) on cooperation to develop a black tiger shrimp farming area meeting international certification standards during the 2026–2030 period in the commune.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The “Moringa Noodles Salad” product by Sa Giang Import-Export Corporation was honored as one of the “Top 10 Winning Products” at the THAIFEX – Anuga taste Innovation Show 2026, held as part of THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 in Bangkok.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a fairly strong upward trend in 2025, Vietnam’s clam exports entered 2026 with a mixed picture: strong growth at the beginning of the year, followed by a slowdown from March onward. According to Vietnam Customs data, Vietnam’s clam export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached more than USD 38 million, up 2% compared to the same period in 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius industry is facing new opportunities to expand its development space as many localities and businesses begin promoting marine farming models aimed at diversifying farming areas and adapting to climate change. However, for pangasius to truly “go offshore” and develop into a large-scale industry segment, significant challenges related to technology, broodstock, and markets still need to be addressed.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports in April 2026 reached USD 11 million, up 92% compared to the same period in 2025. This strong growth indicates that Vietnamese tilapia products are continuing to penetrate and expand rapidly in international markets. Cumulative export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached USD 49 million, up 151% year-on-year.
(seafood.vasep.com) At VietShrimp Asia 2026, disease management trends in shrimp farming are shifting strongly from treatment-based approaches toward proactive prevention through environmental and pond ecosystem control.
(vasep.com.vn) After a period of strong growth, with export turnover reaching USD 38 million in Q1/2026 — up 174% year-on-year — the sector’s rapid expansion clearly reflects growing market opportunities.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first quarter of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the ASEAN bloc reached USD 44 million, up 7% compared to the same period in 2025. After falling to the lowest level of the quarter at USD 9 million in February — reflecting the seasonal slowdown in orders after the festive period — exports recovered strongly to USD 18 million in March, the highest monthly value of the quarter. This development shows that import demand for pangasius in ASEAN remains relatively stable despite short-term fluctuations.
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