List of Plant Protection Products Banned from Use in Vietnam from February 10, 2026

The List of Plant Protection Products Banned from Use in Vietnam from February 10, 2026 is crucial content that organizations and individuals operating in the agricultural sector must strictly grasp to ensure compliance with legal regulations. Timely updating this list not only helps prevent administrative penalty risks but also contributes to protecting community health, the environment, and agricultural safety. The following article by Long Phan Consulting Company provides an overview, clarifies the scope of application.

What pesticides will be banned from use starting February 10, 2026?

According to the provisions of Clause 2, Article 1 of Circular 75/2025/TT-BNNMT, the list of plant protection products banned from use in Vietnam, Appendix II issued with this Circular, includes:

• Pesticides and wood preservatives: 23 active ingredients.
• Fungicide: 6 active ingredients.
• Rat poison: 1 active ingredient.
• Herbicide: 1 active ingredient.

Please see the list of pesticides banned for use in Vietnam here: Appendix II

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Regulations on the prevention and control of plant pests

According to Article 14 of the Law on Plant Protection and Quarantine 2013, the requirements for the prevention and control of plant pests are prescribed as follows:

1. Proactive Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Implement measures including the use of pest-resistant plant varieties, field sanitation, seasonal arrangement, appropriate use of fertilizers and density, and other environmentally friendly measures to create favorable conditions for crops to grow, develop, increase resistance, limit the generation and development of pests, and protect and develop beneficial organisms.
2. Monitoring and Early Detection: Regularly monitor, detect early, and apply timely and effective preventive measures to prevent pests from spreading; prioritize farming measures, biological, physical, and mechanical measures, and traditional experience of the people. Proactively apply Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) in pest prevention and control.
3. Chemical Usage Restriction: Only use chemical measures when the measures prescribed in Clauses 1 and 2, Article 14 of the Law on Plant Protection and Quarantine 2013 have been applied but pest density continues to increase with a risk of causing damage to crop productivity and quality.
4. Dissemination and Training: Pest prevention and control measures must be widely disseminated, propagated, and trained among the people, ensuring safety for humans, plants, animals, and the environment.

Financial support mechanism when crops are damaged

The financial support mechanism is detailed by the Government based on the type of crop, growth stage, and actual damage level, ensuring fairness and timely restoration of production. Based on Clause 1, Article 5 of Decree 9/2025/ND-CP, the support levels for crops damaged by natural disasters or plant pests are prescribed as follows:

1. Rice Area:

• 1 to 10 days after sowing: Damage over 70%, support 6,000,000 VND/ha; damage from 30% to 70%, support 3,000,000 VND/ha.
• Over 10 days to 45 days after sowing: Damage over 70%, support 8,000,000 VND/ha; damage from 30% to 70%, support 4,000,000 VND/ha.
• Over 45 days after sowing: Damage over 70%, support 10,000,000 VND/ha; damage from 30% to 70%, support 5,000,000 VND/ha.

2. Rice Seedling Area (Mạ):

• Damage over 70%, support 30,000,000 VND/ha; damage from 30% to 70%, support 15,000,000 VND/ha.

3. Other Annual Crops:

• Seedling stage (sowing to 1/3 of growth time): Damage over 70%, support 6,000,000 VND/ha; damage from 30% to 70%, support 3,000,000 VND/ha.
• Developing stage (over 1/3 to 2/3 of growth time): Damage over 70%, support 10,000,000 VND/ha; damage from 30% to 70%, support 5,000,000 VND/ha.
• Near-harvest stage (over 2/3 of growth time): Damage over 70%, support 15,000,000 VND/ha; damage from 30% to 70%, support 7,500,000 VND/ha.

4. Perennial Crops:

• Basic construction period: Damage over 70%, support 12,000,000 VND/ha; damage from 30% to 70%, support 6,000,000 VND/ha.
• Business period (yield loss, tree survives): Damage over 70%, support 20,000,000 VND/ha; damage from 30% to 70%, support 10,000,000 VND/ha.
• Business period (tree dies/permanently damaged) or Parent tree orchards: Damage over 70%, support 30,000,000 VND/ha; damage from 30% to 70%, support 15,000,000 VND/ha.
• Seedlings in nurseries (propagated from parent trees): Damage over 70%, support 60,000,000 VND/ha; damage from 30% to 70%, support 30,000,000 VND/ha.

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Agricultural consulting services at Long Phan Consulting Company

In the context of increasingly strict agricultural legal regulations, especially standards on plant protection products and food safety, the role of a legal consulting unit becomes essential. Long Phan Consulting Company positions itself as a reliable legal partner, accompanying the sustainable development of Vietnamese agricultural enterprises. We not only provide pure legal knowledge but also offer comprehensive risk management solutions.

1. Legal Compliance Review and Risk Management

• Support 1: Assess the enterprise’s current use, trading, and circulation of plant protection products against the permitted, restricted, and banned lists.
• Support 2: Identify potential legal risks regarding chemical residues and environmental standards, proposing immediate corrective plans.
• Support 3: Provide regular updates on new Circulars (like Circular 75/2025/TT-BNNMT) to ensure operations remain uninterrupted.

2. Drafting and Controlling Agricultural Contracts

• Support 1: Assist in building and checking agricultural supply purchase contracts and product off-take agreements.
• Support 2: Construct strict clauses regarding product quality, chemical usage liability, and traceability requirements to protect the enterprise.
• Support 3: Advise on export conditions and environmental standards required for international agricultural contracts.

3. Training and Internal Legal Capacity Building

• Support 1: Organize specialized training sessions for staff on regulations regarding plant protection and food safety.
• Support 2: Guide the development of internal operating protocols to prevent violations during the farming and production process.
• Support 3: Disseminate knowledge on administrative penalties to raise awareness and responsibility among employees.

Frequently Asked Questions About The List Of Plant Protection Products Banned From Use

Below are some frequently asked questions related to the list of plant protection products banned from use; please refer to them:

Circular 75/2025/TT-BNNMT, Regarding the list of banned pesticides, when exactly does it come into effect?

This Circular shall take effect from February 10, 2026. From this date onwards, all activities involving the use and trading of active substances listed in Appendix II shall be considered violations of the law (except where the law provides otherwise).

(Legal basis: Articles 2 and 3 of Circular 75/2025/TT-)BNNMT.)

What are the priority principles in plant pest control?

The law prioritizes integrated pest management (IPM) measures, emphasizing traditional farming practices, including biological, physical, and experiential methods. Chemical control is considered only a last resort.

(Legal basis: Clauses 1 and 2, Article 14 of the 2013 Law on Plant Protection and Quarantine.)

What is the maximum compensation amount for rice fields damaged by pests and diseases?

The maximum support level is 10,000,000 VND/ha. This applies to rice fields that have been planted for over 45 days and have suffered actual damage exceeding 70% of their area.

(Legal basis: Clause 1, Article 5 of Decree 9/2025/ND-CP.)

Who is responsible for disseminating information about pest control?

This work must be widely disseminated, publicized, and trained among the people to ensure the safety of people, plants, animals, and the environment. This is the responsibility of the specialized plant protection and quarantine agencies and local authorities.

(Legal basis: Clause 4, Article 16 of the 2013 Law on Plant Protection and Quarantine.)

How can I accurately determine the extent of the damage in order to claim assistance?

The determination of the extent of damage (percentage) must be carried out by the specialized agency or the local disaster prevention and control command board through a field inspection report, which will serve as the basis for payment of assistance.

(Legal basis: Clause 7, Article 16 of the 2013 Law on Plant Protection and Quarantine)

What should businesses do to prepare for the ban on pesticides starting in 2026?

Businesses need to proactively review their inventory and compare it with Appendix II of Circular 75/2025/TT-BNNMT, stop Importing active ingredients that are about to be banned and planning to consume or dispose of existing stock before February 10, 2026.

(Legal basis: Appendix II of Circular 75/2025/TT-)BNNMT)

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Conclusion

Strict compliance with the list of banned plant protection products is a prerequisite for ensuring safety for businesses and sustainable agricultural development. Clients need to proactively review their production processes immediately to adapt to the new regulations effective from February 2026. If you need detailed advice on dossiers or procedures for receiving damage support, please contact Long Phan Consulting Company immediately via Hotline 1900636389 for timely assistance.