NameA certificate of origin from the exporting country is required for imported aquatic animals.
DescriptionThe import of aquatic animals requires certificates issued by the country of origin, including an Animal Health Certificate, Animal Breed Certificate (for breeding species), Quarantine Certificate, CITES Certificate (for CITES-controlled species), and a Farm Technical Standard Certificate. These documents have to be submitted together with the import application to the Department of Livestock and Fisheries under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
CommentsTo ensure the sustainability of natural ecosystems and comply with the Lao PDR’s obligations under the CITES Convention.
Validity From2019-11-29
ReferenceArticle 11 of Decree 299/GOL
Measure TypeSPS
AgencyMinistry of Agriculture and Environment
Legal Document- Decision on Import, Export and Transit of Aquatic Animals and Aquatic Products No. 4211/MAF, dated 29 November 2019.
- Decree on the management of international trade in aquatic animals, wild animals and endangered wild plants, No. 299/GOL, date 05 June 2024.
UN CodeA83
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