In Vietnam, what paper is included in the application for exchange of precious and rare livestock gene sources?

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• What paper is included in the application for exchange of precious and rare livestock gene sources in Vietnam?
• In Vietnam, is it permissible to exchange precious and rare livestock gene sources to produce new livestock breeds?

What paper is included in the application for exchange of precious and rare livestock gene sources in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Article 16 of the Law on Animal Husbandry in 2018 stipulating procedures for exchange of precious and rare livestock gene sources in Vietnam as follows: 

1. Any organization or individual demanding exchange of precious and rare livestock gene sources shall send an application for exchange to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

2. The application for exchange of precious and rare livestock gene sources includes:

a) An application form;

b) Profile of precious and rare livestock gene source to be exchanged;

c) Documents relating to exchange of precious and rare livestock gene sources

3. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development shall carry out inspection of such application within 3 working days from the day on which the application is received and notify the applicant in writing for them to provide additional information in case such application is found unsatisfactory.

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development shall carry out appraisal and grant approval for such application upon decision of the Prime Minister, and provide explanation if the application is rejected within 30 days from the day on which the satisfactory application is received.

4. The specimen of application form mentioned in Clause 2 this Article shall be stipulated by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development.

You conpany shall prepare application as prescribed regulations when exchanging precious and rare livestock gene sources in Vietnam.

In Vietnam, is it permissible to exchange precious and rare livestock gene sources to produce new livestock breeds?

Pursuant to Article 15 of the Law on Animal Husbandry in 2018 stipulating exchange of precious and rare livestock gene sources in Vietnam as follows: 

1. Organizations and individuals are permitted to exchange precious and rare livestock gene sources serving the purpose of study, collection and production of new livestock breeds and lines and trade in compliance with regulations issued by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development.

2. International exchange of livestock gene sources on the list of livestock breeds prohibited from export for the purpose of scientific research, exhibitions and advertisement must be decided by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development upon approval granted by the Prime Minister.

3. Organizations and individuals involved in international exchange of precious and rare livestock gene sources shall comply with regulations herein the Vietnam laws on veterinary medicine, food safety, environmental protection and biodiversity.

4. Exchange of precious and rare livestock gene sources of Vietnam to a third party must be decided by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development upon approval granted by the Prime Minister.

5. Vietnamese organizations and individuals that exchange precious and rare livestock gene sources worldwide for popular use in livestock production or produce new livestock breeds may hold the copyright of such breeds as specified in international agreement to which the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a signatory.

As regulations above, organizations and individuals are permitted to exchange precious and rare livestock gene sources serving the purpose of study, collection and production of new livestock breeds and lines and trade in compliance with the Law.

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