Decision No. 113/2003/ND-CP on the management of fertilizer production and trading

OFFICIAL Gi\'ltTfE No. 164 (08· 10-2003) DECREE No. ·113/2003/ND-CP OF OCTOBER 7, 2003 ON THE MANAGEMENT OF FERTILIZER PRODUCTION AND TRADING THE GOVERNMENT Pursuanl lo Jhe Law on Organizalion of the Government of December 25, 2001, At the proposal of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, DECRfES: Chapter I GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 1.- This Decree provide::s fot the production, processing, export, importtrading, testing and State management of fertillzers, aiming to protect the legitimate interests ot organl~at!of\s and · individuals thllt produce, trading in or use:fertilizers; and contributing to raising the crops' yield and quality and protecting -- soil fMtility and ..-,.,•nloqical environment. Article 2.• Fertilizers prescribed in this Decree include: Assorted inorganic te rti I ize rs, bio-organlc fertilizers, mineral organic fertilizers, multi•nutrient fertilizers, compound fertilizers, mixed fertilizers, microbiological le rti!izers, foliar fertilizers and fertilizers added with growth regulators (hereinafter rofoncd collectively to n,; fertilizors). Pure wowth re9ulators, moisture•preserving preparations and soil adhi➔sive binders shall not be oovorned by tt1ir; Decree. OH IGIALW\1'.Ul E Artii:/e a. - Domestic ;:i i; wull as to1·nin11 useful micmt:10~; ol' ottlor biolo\jir,:\1 a,Jent~< or9ani1.ations and individmib enna~Jod in ffirtilizm relatud activities in the Viotnarnese territory :,hall havo to al.J1de by this Uo1;roe, except fm Gases whern otherwise provide for by internutional treaties which Vietnam has signed or acceded to. Article 4.~ In this Decree, the following terrns shall be construed as follows: 1. Root fertilizers mean assorted fertilizers to be applied directly to soi! or water in order to provide plants with nutrients through their root assemblages; c:. Foliar fertilizers mean assorted fertilizers to be sprinkled or sprayed directly on plant foliage or stems in order to provide nutrients for plants; 3. Inorganic fertilizers (mineral fertilizers, chemical fertilizers) mean fertilizers containing inorganic nutrients necessary tor the growth and development of plants. 4. Single fertilizers (single mineral fertilizers) mean inorganic fertilizers containing onfy one nutrient; 5. Multi-nutrient fertilizers mean inorganic ferlil'lzers containing two or more nutrients; 6. Compound fertilizers mean multi-nutrient fertilizers produced on the basis of chemically synthesizing assorted raw materials; 7. Mixed fertilizers mean multi-nutrient fertilizers producecJ by way of mechanically mixing rnany single fertilizers; 8. Microbiological fertilizers mean fertilizers containing one or more useful microbe species, with a dem;ity compatible with the pmmulgated standards; 9. fJio-oruanic feriili2ers rnoan fertilize1·s produced from mganic raw 1Tiatc,ric1I:; t11rough tho offocli , ol ·10. Minerc1I oroanic 1,Htilizrn :; rriuan fertilizers prncluced from or·(p"'i'.' raw rn:1.tcri:il:: :}:~d added with one or more minoml nutrients; 11 . Traditional orqanic fertilizors mean assorted barnyard manure, human exc-reinun\, urine, straw, green manure and crops' by-procJucb; 12. Nutritious contents mean the quantities of major nutrients in fertilizers, which me expressed in percentage; 13. Allowable tGxk contents mean tho maximum al Iowa b le con tents of heavy meta Is, ha rm ful organisms, biure and free acids in fertilizers; 14. Fertilizers added with growth regulators mean inorganic or organic fertilizers added with a smal! quantity of vitamins, enzymes, organic acids or chemicals, which stimulate or repress the growth and development of plants; 15. Processing means the production of fertilizers by Vietnam-based enterprises having the function of producing fertilizers under contracts with foreign traders. Chapter II PRODUCTION ANO PROCESSING OF FERTILIZERS Article 5.- Organiwtions and individuals permitted to produce fertiliznrn rnust liave the fertilizer business registration cerlificator; granted by con1petont Stale anencios and tully meet tho followinq conditions: 1. Havinn suitalJle mad1inery and equipment for the production of fertiliz(HS with pniscri!JPd quality s tan eta rd,,; f)fTIGIAL GA/Fl JL 2. Haviny fortilizor qualitv-analy1i11q an(J •lr-::~ting fhn Minir;try n1 Aqric:ul1rnr" und Hun:-11 Ooveloprn(-:l/lt. ,wctiom>'. In cases whore t!w m1tt11prh,t!S do not h;-wo fertilizer quality-analyzing and -testinq section:;, \hoy sh al I hire an alyzin~J laboratories rocogn ized by competent Sta to agencios to carry out 1170 tostir1q. 3. Having waste-treatment sys torn so as not to cause environrnentaf poUution and ensure conditions on labor safety ;ind environmental sanitation and safety as prescribed by !egisfation on fabor and environment; 4. Having a contingent of officials and workers who possess high professional qualifications and are capable of meeting the requ\remenis of p1::iductir.in techno!ogy and management of fertilizer quality. Article 6.- The Ministry of Agriculture and Ruraf Development shall issue the list of fe11ilizers permitted for production, trading and use in Vietnam (hereinafter ca/led the list of fertilizers) in each period. Article 7.~ Organizations and/or individuals wishing to experlmentaHy produce fertilizers outside the list of fertilizers must obtain written consents of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Oeveloprnent. Article 8.- Organizations and individuals meeting al/ conditions prescribed in Article 5 of this Decree may process fertilizers for foreign traders. Article 9.- The processing or fertilizers outside the list of fertilizers must be consented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Flural Developmont. Chapter l1f IMPORT, EXPOHT or:, AND T'HADING IN, FERTI LI 7.t:: n f:\ Articfc 10.- The impon of fortflit.ori:: outside tho !i:;t of fortifizern for tontiriq 11111:.;! /H) -'tgrend upon hy Article 11.,. (h(Jar, ization s an cl/or individuals oxpurtir10 ,:mci/01 ii 11pu1ti110 fu1 lili11cns sl1afl havo to t.1!,c rosponsibifify tor lfw quafity thereof, A1ticJe 12.-Tl10 lernporary import for re-export and transit of lerWiwm shall comply with current law provisions on temporary import for re-export and transit of goods. Article 13.- Organizations and individuals trading in fertilizers must fully meet the following conditions: 1. Having the certificates of registration for fertilizer business, 2. Having locc1tions for trading in fertilizers without causing environmental pollution. 3. Having warehouses for storing fertilizers. Article 14.~ Fertilizers, when being transported, must be firmly stored in packages or containers so as to ensure their quality and not to cause environmental pollution. Article 15. - Fertilizers mus1 have labels in coniormity with competent agencies' regulation on labeling of domestically circulated goods and import/export goods. Article 16.p The trading in fer1il\zers outside the list of fertilizers, fake fertilizers, fertilizers with expired use date; fertilizers suspended from production and/ or consumption; and/or fortiJiz0rs without labels or with unrn~Ji:,tornri iabols is strictly prohibit8(1. Chapter fV TESTING AND nr.=.coGNITION OF FERTILIZERS A rtit::fo J 7 ... J nrtili1. ers whic\1 rn us1 bo tr,'t,tw! 01'-HGII\L GJ\lLl n: include: m icrobi o Ion ical Io rt i I iz fl 1·.s, IJ io logical mgan ic lortilizers, mineral oruanic fertilizers, folim fortilizer·s and fertilizers added with growth rugulators not yot in cl U(jOd in the Ii st of Je rt ii ize rs pe 1-m ittEid tor production, trading and use in Vietnam. The Ministry of Agricufture and f:'.{ural Development shall specify the order and procedut'es for testing fertilizers. Article 18.- Fertilizers which must be tested include: 1. Fertilizers included in the list of fertilizers permitted for production, trading and use in Vietnam, 2. Inorganic fertilizers such as single fertilizers, multi-nutrient fertilizers, compound fertilizers and mixed fertilizers which are up tothe quality standards. 3. Traditional organic fertilizers. 4. Fertilizers which are outcomes of research works and recognized by the Ministry of Science and Technology or the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development as technical advances. Article 19. - 0 rga n iz ation s and/or ind ivid u a Is performing the task of testing fertilizers must fully meet the conditions prescribed by tt1e Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development The Minist1y of Agriculture and Rural Development shall expertise and recognize new fertilizers. Chapter V STATE MANAGEMENT OVER FERTILIZEHS Article 20.-- The contents of Stato mananoment over fertiliznrs covm: ·1. Urnwin{J up plans and planin~r on fertilizeri;; ? f!1·01n1ilpatino or proposiniJ cornpetont autiloritio:, to pron1ulnato, arid or-n,u,i7ing the implementation of, logal documents on fertilizer managemon1, ir~rtilizer prnduction process and mgulatiow,, :1tandards; mec!ianisms and policies to encourane the production and use of fertilizers; ~:l. Testing and recognizing new fertilizers; 4. Collecting and managing information and materials on fertilizers; 5. Organizing the research into, and application of, scie11tific and technological advances to activities ih the field of fertilizers. 6. Popularizing and disseminating knowledge and experiences on tt1e management and use of fertilizers; 7. Examining and inspecting the observance of State regulations and the settlement of complaints, denunciation and disputes regarding fertilizers; 8. Entering into international cooperation in the field of fertilizers. A rtic/e 21. M The Ministry of Ag ricu It ure and Au ra1 Development shall have: 1. To assume the prime responsibility for, and coordinate with thfir Ministry of Industry and concerned ministries and branct1es in, formulating plans and policies on the use of fertilizers and production of organic fertilizers; 2. To ola1Jora!(3, promu I gate or propose competent authorities to prornulgote, and organize the implcmwntation of, logal documents, procedures, 1·e9ulationi,, standards, mechanisms and 1:iolicies on thu use of fmtilizms and the prnciuction of or9anic fertilin,rs, OIT'JCIAL t,All:TTL /~o. 164 ((J8.·!0·20llJ) :J. To or9anize the testino of, and 1-ncot111izc, nnw b. lo cixa111ine, inspect anrJ tiandle violation!'i in fertilizers; lhe production of inorganic fertilizers; 1. To collect and mnnage in1orm::tion ami (5. To porularizP ;:inrJ dissmninnte know1edge and materials on fertilizers; experiencei, on the production of inorganic fertilizet"s; 5. To coordinate with ministries and brnncl1es in 8. To enter into international cooperation in the organizing the research into, and application of, field of pmducing inorganic fertilizers. scifmtific and technological advances to activities of using fertilizers and producing organic fertilizers; Article 23.- The provincial/municipal People's Committees shall, within the scope of their powers 6. To examine, inspect and handle violations in and tasks, perform tho State rnanagement in: the use of fo1tilizers and the production of organic fertilizers; 7. To popularize and disseminate knowledge and 1. Elaborating plans on the use of fertilizers in their localities; experiences on the trading in, and use of, fertilizers 2. Directing and guiding the efficient use of and the production of organic fertilizers; fertilizers, so as not to cause environmental pollution; 8. To enter into international cooperation in the 3. Examining, inspecting and handling violations fields of using fertilizers and producing organic in the Held of fertilizers. fertilizers. Article 22.· The Ministry of Industry shall have: Article 24.- Organizations and individuals producing and/or trading in fertilizers shall have to pay charges and fees for testing and recognition of 1. To assume the prime responsibility for, and new fertilizers as well as expertise of fertilizers' quality coordinate with the M!nistry of Agriculture and Rural according to law provisions on charges and fees. Devr-~lopment and concerned ministries and branches in, formulating plans and policies on the production Chapter VI of inorganic ferti1ize1·s; 2. To elaborate, promulgate or propose competent authorities to promulgate, and organize the implementation of, legal documents, procedures and reguJntions, standards and policies to support the production of inorganic fertilizers; 3. To collect and manage information and materials on the production of inorganic fertilizers; 4. To or-ganize the research into, and application of, scientific ancl technological advances to activities in th;➔ field of producing inmganic fertilizm:;; HANDLING 01= VIOLATIONS Article 25.~ Organizations and individuals committing acts of violating the provisions ot this Decree regarding the production, purchas<:., sale and transpot1ation of, ancl the provision of services related to, fertilizers sliall, dopcnding on the nature and seriousness of theil· violations, bo administratively sa11ctionod or examined for penal liability; if causing darnaoe, they must pay ccJrnpensations therefor. Article 26,-Thm;o who abuse their positions and OITICIAL GJ-1.Zl::Tll:' powers and commit acts of violating tho provi~:ions of this Decree as well as other acts in contravention of law provisions on State management over fmtilizers st1all, JepenJing on the nature and seriousness of thei1· violations, be disciplined or examined for penal I iabil ity; if causing damage, they must pay compensations therefor. Chapter VII IMPLEMENTATION PROVISIONS Article 27.- This Decree takes effect 15 days after its publication in the Official" Gazette; all previous regulations contrary to this Decree are hereby annulled. Article 28.- The ministers, the heads of the ministerial-level agencies, the heads of the agencies attached to the Government and the presidents of the provincial/municipal People's Committees shall have to implement this Decree. On behalf ofthe·Government Prime Minister PHAN VAN KHAI