Vietnam’s new veterinary rules cut costs and delays for poultry

Key updates for the poultry supply chain

The new procedures directly affect several critical areas of the industry:

• Import quarantine: Registration for breeding poultry and imported eggs and meat products is now simplified.
• Export certification: Quarantine certification is accelerated, supporting faster entry of Vietnamese poultry into international markets.
• Domestic circulation and events: Clearer guidelines apply to poultry at breeding fairs, agricultural exhibitions, and ornamental competitions.
• Temporary import for re-export: Stricter controls safeguard domestic flocks against transboundary diseases.

Together, these measures reduce uncertainty and strengthen the supply chain’s resilience.

Driving digital transformation

A central feature of Decision 106 is the expanded use of Online Public Services and the National Single Window. Poultry enterprises and farm owners no longer need to appear in person at regulatory offices. Applications can be submitted online or through postal services.

This shift is especially important for breeding stock shipments, where rapid transit is vital for survival rates and bird health. Digitalization ensures faster approvals and fewer administrative bottlenecks.

Clear decentralization of authority

Decision 106 clearly defines the “contact points” for administrative tasks:

• Central level: The Department of Livestock and Veterinary Services remains the primary authority for major focal point procedures.
• Local level: Regional Departments of Livestock and Veterinary Services or authorized provincial veterinary agencies will handle quarantine at border gates and within domestic territories.

By defining these contact points, the reform eliminates bureaucratic confusion. Poultry stakeholders now know exactly where to resolve procedures, saving time and reducing costs.