(vasep.com.vn) In February 17th 2012, representatives from three associations: Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Processors (VASEP), Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS), Vietnam Leather and Footwear Association (LEFASO) signed and sent a common document to Government Office, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT), Ministry of Finance (MOF) on petitioning exemption from environment protection duty levied on nylon plastic bags used in packaging for their exported products.