Update on the development of Veterinary Law
The participants from different southern provinces including Can Tho, Vinh Long, Ca Mau, Tien Giang, Soc Trang, Long An, Ho Chi Minh city presented their comments on the draft of the Law. The comments and suggestions focused on Regulation for Veterinary activities (Article 4); The organizational structure of veterinary agencies at local level (Article 6); Quarantine of animals and animal products (Article 40); Control of slaughtering activities (Article 67, 68); and the responsibility of state management bodies on veterinary.
Besides the representatives from provincial authorities and departments, the experts from universities (eg. Can Tho University) and business sector (eg. Navetco) attended and contributed various comments to the draft.
Based on the veterinary law enforment practical in Viet Nam, international law and experience on this issue, as well as comments and suggestions from stakeholders, the CSTE developed the Verification report for the Veterinary Law project in order to submit to the National Assembly.
In December 2014, the workshop for consultation and revision of the draft Veterinary Law, based on comments and suggestions of the delegates of National Assembly at the 8th session, was held in Hochiminh city. The draft Veterinary Law will be revised and expected.
