01 Jul 2026

Vietnam imposes stricter fines target feed and breeding violations

Tougher penalties target violations in feed production, breeding, and antibiotic misuse, reinforcing Vietnam’s livestock regulatory framework.

Valerie Nguyen

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Tiếng Việt

Vietnam is tightening oversight of its livestock sector with tougher rules designed to improve safety, sustainability, and transparency. The government issued Decree No. 211/2026/ND-CP on June 16, introducing stricter fines, sanctions, and corrective measures.

Replacing previous regulations, the decree strengthens enforcement measures and introduces stricter corrective actions aimed at promoting a safer, more sustainable livestock industry.

Maximum fines and additional sanctions

The decree sets different maximum penalties for individuals and organizations:

Individuals may face fines of up to USD 3850.
Organizations may face fines of up to USD 7700, reflecting the principle that corporate violations carry double the penalty.

Beyond monetary fines, violators risk suspension of licenses, temporary closure of operations, and confiscation of assets or evidence.

Stricter rules on zoning and declarations

Significant penalties apply to raising livestock in prohibited areas or submitting false information in mandatory declarations. Sanctions vary by production scale.

Household farms: fines of USD 77–115, plus mandatory removal of animals.
Small and medium farms: fines of USD 385–577, plus relocation of facilities.
All livestock operations: failure to submit declarations results in fines of USD 115–192, while false declarations for personal gain incur fines of USD 192–385.

Commercial farms failing to comply with separation distance requirements must reduce production or adopt measures to mitigate noise and environmental impacts.

Oversight of feed production and breeding

The decree introduces tighter controls on feed production and breeding stock.

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Operating without a Certificate of Eligibility: fines of USD 1154–1346.
Continuing production during suspension: fines of USD 962–1154, plus possible suspension of certificates for up to three months.
Manufacturing unlisted products: fines of USD 385–577, plus suspension of operations for one to three months.

Violations involving genetic resources are also penalized. Unauthorized exchange or export of prohibited breeds may result in fines of USD 1538–1923.

Authorities may also confiscate all related materials or require offenders to repay their equivalent value if the items have already been disposed of.

Penalties for banned substances and antibiotic misuse

The use of prohibited chemicals, biological products, or microorganisms in feed carries the heaviest sanctions.

Livestock raised with banned substances must remain on farms until laboratory testing confirms no residues remain before the animals can be sold or sent for slaughter.

Production, trading or import of feed containing banned substances

Products valued at less than USD 3850, or illegal profits below USD 1923: fines of USD 2308-3077.
Products valued at USD 3850 or more, or illegal profits of USD 1923 or more: fines of USD 3,077-3,850.

Additional sanctions include suspension of operations for 3-6 months and mandatory destruction of all non-compliant products.

Misuse of antibiotics

The use of antibiotics for disease prevention or as growth promoters is subject to fines of USD 577-769.

Strengthening Vietnam’s livestock framework

Decree No. 211/2026/ND-CP is expected to reinforce Vietnam’s regulatory framework by enhancing enforcement, improving transparency, and protecting both consumers and compliant producers.

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