Veterinary Law getting approved by the National Assembly

The Veterinary Law includes 7 Chapters, 116 Articles regulating animal diseases prevention and treatment, animals and animal products quarantine; control and management of slaughtering, preparation and processing activities; veterinary medicine and practice management. National and international organizations and individuals with involvement in veterinary activities in Vietnam are subject to this Law. The Veterinary Law shall come into force from 1 July 2015.

The Veterinary Law is developed through review and assessment on the enforcement of Veterinary Ordinance since 2004, with an update on new international veterinary regulations and in consultation with different Veterinary Laws within ASEAN region and other developed countries. During the development of the law, the project “Strengthening Capacity for the Implementation of One Health Approach in Vietnam” implemented by the PAHI Secretariat has provided strong support for the National Assembly Office and Department of Animal Health in the organization of serial consultation meetings in various areas all over the country.