Re-issuance of Certificate of Pesticide Registration (Lost, Erroneous, Damaged)

The Re-issuance of Certificate of Pesticide Registration (for cases of loss, errors, or damage) is a mandatory administrative procedure to maintain legal business operations. According to the Law on Plant Protection and Quarantine 2013, state agencies review and re-issue certificates to eligible subjects. This procedure requires careful preparation.

If a pesticide registration certificate is lost, contains errors, or is damaged, can it be reissued?

Based on Clause 1, Article 53 of the Law on Plant Protection and Quarantine 2013, the Certificate is re-issued in the following cases:

1. Lost, erroneous, or damaged.
2. Change in the trade name of the pesticide or information related to the registrant.

The competent authority shall reissue the Certificate of Registration for Plant Protection Products in case of loss, errors, or damage.

Based on Article 29 of Circular 12/2025/TT-BNNMT: The Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection (under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment) is the agency directly responsible for appraising and re-issuing the certificate.

Application for re-issuance of a Plant Protection Product Registration Certificate in case of loss, errors, or damage.

According to Clause 2, Article 53 of the Law on Plant Protection and Quarantine 2013 and Article 15 of Circular 21/2015/TT-BNNPTNT, the dossier includes:

1. Request Form: Request for re-issuance of Certificate of Pesticide Registration (Form in Appendix II, Circular 21/2015/TT-BNNPTNT). Must be signed and sealed by the legal representative.
2. Original Certificate: The previously issued Certificate (for erroneous or damaged cases).
3. Proof of Error: Documents proving the error (if applicable) for verification and correction.

Note: In case of loss, the original is not required, but the applicant must commit to the truthfulness of the loss in the request form. Quantity: 01 set.

Procedures for reissuing a Certificate of Registration for Plant Protection Products in cases of loss, errors, or damage.

According to Clause 4, Article 14 of Circular 21/2015/TT-BNNPTNT and Clause 3, Article 52 of the Law on Plant Protection and Quarantine 2013:

Step 1: Submission The organization/individual submits the dossier to the Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection.

Step 2: Appraisal Within 10 working days from receiving a complete and valid dossier, the specialized agency inspects the content.

Step 3: Result

• Approved: The Department re-issues the Certificate.
• Refused/Invalid: A written notice stating reasons or requesting supplementation is issued.

The result is returned via post or directly, and updated on the National Database.

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Long Phan Consulting provides consulting services for the re-issuance of Plant Protection Product Registration Certificates in cases of loss, errors, or damage.

Long Phan Consulting Company provides comprehensive solutions:

• Consulting: Advising on legal conditions and analyzing reasons for re-issuance.
• Drafting: Preparing the request form and reviewing information against corporate data.
• Representation: Submitting the dossier to the Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection.
• Monitoring: Tracking progress and handling requests for additional information.
• Completion: Receiving and handing over the result.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Reissuing a Pesticide Registration Certificate in Case of Loss, Errors, or Damage

Below are questions related to the procedure for reissuing a Certificate of Registration for Plant Protection Products in cases of loss, errors, or damage:

What is the validity of the re-issued Certificate?

It retains the remaining validity period of the previously issued Certificate. Re-issuance does not extend the circulation time. (Legal Basis: Clause 3, Article 53, Law on Plant Protection and Quarantine 2013).

Is there a fee?

Yes. Applicants must pay an appraisal fee according to the Ministry of Finance’s regulations on fees and charges in the plant protection sector. (Legal Basis: Article 54, Law on Plant Protection and Quarantine 2013).

Can I submit online?

Yes. Applicants can choose to submit electronic dossiers via the Ministry’s One-Stop System or the Online Public Service Portal. (Legal Basis: Clause 4, Article 14, Circular 21/2015/TT-BNNPTNT).

What documents are needed to correct errors?

Besides the request form and old certificate, you must provide documents proving the error (e.g., original test results or legal documents) for comparison. (Legal Basis: Point c, Clause 2, Article 53, Law on Plant Protection and Quarantine 2013).

When does the 10-day period start?

From the date the competent authority receives a complete and valid dossier. (Legal Basis: Clause 4, Article 14, Circular 21/2015/TT-BNNPTNT).

Must a damaged certificate be re-issued if legible?

Yes, if the damage (torn, blurred) affects information identification or inspection, re-issuance is mandatory to ensure legality in circulation. (Legal Basis: Point a, Clause 1, Article 53, Law on Plant Protection and Quarantine 2013).

Conclusion

The Re-issuance of Certificate of Pesticide Registration requires strict adherence to procedures to prevent business disruption. Long Phan Consulting Company is ready to support all legal processes. Please contact Hotline 1900636389 for immediate advice.