Granting the Certificate of Pesticide Registration

Granting the Certificate of Pesticide Registration is a mandatory administrative procedure to strictly control the circulation of agricultural products in Vietnam. This process requires organizations and individuals to fully meet technical standards regarding active ingredients and biological efficacy under the Law on Plant Protection and Quarantine 2013. Long Phan Consulting Company provides in-depth legal analysis of the conditions, dossier, and implementation sequence below.

Conditions for granting a Certificate of Registration for Plant Protection Products

Based on Article 50 of the Law on Plant Protection and Quarantine 2013, the main groups eligible to register pesticides include:

1. Domestic Entities: Organizations and individuals in Vietnam directly producing active ingredients, technical grade pesticides, or producing finished pesticide products from technical grade pesticides.
2. Foreign Entities: Foreign organizations and individuals producing active ingredients, technical grade pesticides, or finished products that have a representative office, branch, or pesticide trading company lawfully operating in Vietnam.
3. Authorized Entities: Organizations and individuals authorized by the two groups above, provided the authorized party meets the conditions for production or trading as prescribed in Articles 61 and 63 of the Law on Plant Protection and Quarantine 2013.

The competent authority receives the application for a Certificate of Registration for plant protection products.

Identifying the correct authority helps Clients optimize time and costs. Based on Article 29 of Circular 12/2025/TT-BNNMT, authority is decentralized as follows:

• Receiving and Appraising Agency: The Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection (under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment). This is the focal unit responsible for receiving dossiers, assessing validity, and organizing professional appraisal councils.
• Decision-Making Agency: The Minister of Agriculture and Environment. Based on the proposal of the Department, the Minister considers and decides to include the pesticide in the List of pesticides permitted for use in Vietnam.

Note: Clients need to update the exact agency names in administrative documents according to the new organizational structure (previously the Department of Plant Protection under MARD).

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Application for a Certificate of Registration for Plant Protection Products

Based on Article 51 of the Law on Plant Protection and Quarantine 2013 and Article 13 of Circular 21/2015/TT-BNNPTNT, the dossier includes:

1. Request Form: Request for the Certificate of Pesticide Registration (Appendix II, Circular 21/2015/TT-BNNPTNT).
2. Testing Permit: A copy of the previously issued Pesticide Testing Permit.
3. Label Sample: A sample label strictly complying with regulations on goods labeling and specialized regulations in Chapter X of Circular 21/2015/TT-BNNPTNT.
4. Technical Reports: Originals of biological efficacy test results, isolation period test results, and the summary report of testing results (Forms in Appendices VI, VII, XI, Circular 21/2015/TT-BNNPTNT).

Note: Documents in foreign languages must be translated into Vietnamese and notarized.

Procedures for issuing Certificates of Registration for Plant Protection Products

According to Clause 2, Article 51 of the Law on 2013 and Clause 3, Article 13 of Circular 21/2015/TT-BNNPTNT:

Step 1: Submit the dossier to the Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection (Directly, via post, or online).

• Validity Check: The receiving unit checks validity within 02 working days. If valid, it is accepted; if not, it is returned for supplementation.

Step 2: Appraisal Within 06 months from receiving a complete and valid dossier, the Department organizes the appraisal.

Step 3: Issuance If requirements are met, the Department submits the dossier to the Minister to include the pesticide in the Permitted List and grant the Certificate. If refused, a written reply stating the reason is issued.

Note: The Certificate is valid for 05 years. Renewal procedures must be initiated 03 months before expiration.

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Long Phan Consulting provides consulting services for the procedures to obtain a Certificate of Registration for Plant Protection Products.

Long Phan Consulting Company provides comprehensive solutions to help enterprises overcome technical barriers:

• Preliminary Assessment: Analyzing active ingredients against prohibited/restricted lists; assessing the feasibility of testing and registration.
• Dossier Construction: Drafting forms; reviewing label samples for compliance; advising on logical and persuasive technical reports.
• Representation: Submitting dossiers; working with specialized agencies; monitoring appraisal progress; handling explanations and supplementations.

We commit to absolute confidentiality of business information and product formulas, creating a solid legal foundation for your products in the Vietnamese market.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Issuing Certificates of Registration for Plant Protection Products

Below are some frequently asked questions regarding the procedure for issuing a Certificate of Registration for Plant Protection Products:

What is the validity of the Certificate?

It is valid for 05 years from the date of issuance. Renewal must be done 03 months prior to expiration. (Legal Basis: Clause 3, Article 51, Law on Plant Protection and Quarantine 2013).

Can foreign entities without a VN presence register directly?

No. They must authorize a domestic organization/individual eligible to produce/trade pesticides to perform the registration. (Legal Basis: Clause 2, 3, Article 50, Law on Plant Protection and Quarantine 2013).

What format is required for the label sample?

Applicants must submit 01 paper copy and 01 electronic file (Word, Excel, or PowerPoint). (Legal Basis: Point b, Clause 1, Article 13, Circular 21/2015/TT-BNNPTNT).

What is the maximum processing time?

06 months from the date the specialized agency receives a complete and valid dossier. (Legal Basis: Point b, Clause 2, Article 51, Law on Plant Protection and Quarantine 2013).

How many dossier sets are required?

01 set of paper documents (plus the electronic label file). (Legal Basis: Point b, Clause 1, Article 13, Circular 21/2015/TT-BNNPTNT).

What are the conditions for the authorized party?

The authorized party must be an entity operating in Vietnam that fully meets the conditions for producing or trading pesticides (Articles 61 and 63, Law 2013). (Legal Basis: Clause 3, Article 50, Law on Plant Protection and Quarantine 2013).

Conclusion

Possessing the Certificate of Pesticide Registration is a strategic step to affirm brand reputation. For in-depth support on legal dossiers and technical processes, please contact Long Phan Consulting Company via Hotline 1900636389 for optimal solutions.