{"id":19180,"date":"2026-07-24T14:00:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T07:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/?p=19180"},"modified":"2026-07-24T13:17:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T06:17:38","slug":"animal-quarantine-certificate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/en\/industry-news\/animal-quarantine-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Animal Quarantine Certificate 2026: When It Is Required, Documents, and Application Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An animal quarantine certificate is issued after a consignment of animals or animal products subject to quarantine has been examined under the applicable procedure and found to meet the relevant veterinary requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In day-to-day livestock operations, this document may be referred to as a quarantine certificate or veterinary certificate. However, applicants should use the official certificate name and form required for the specific procedure rather than relying only on common business terminology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The certificate is normally linked to a specific consignment. It may contain information such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The consignment owner;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type and quantity of animals or products;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place of origin;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Destination;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transport vehicle;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issue date;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Validity period;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conditions or notes attached to transportation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It does not automatically replace invoices, transport documents, customs declarations, food safety records, warehouse release documents, commercial contracts, or other papers required for the shipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2026, applicants need to distinguish between terrestrial and aquatic consignments from the beginning. Circular 01\/2026\/TT-BNNMT regulates quarantine for terrestrial animals and terrestrial animal products, while Circular 03\/2026\/TT-BNNMT regulates aquatic animals and aquatic animal products. The two circulars contain separate lists, forms, subjects, and procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Correctly identifying the consignment and procedure before preparing the application can help farms and businesses avoid submitting the wrong form, contacting the wrong authority, or delaying transportation while documents are corrected.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Key Takeaways<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An animal quarantine certificate may be required when animals or animal products subject to quarantine are transported outside a province, exported, imported, transited, or handled under another regulated form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The certificate is issued for a particular consignment and should be used according to the information and conditions stated on it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no single document checklist that applies to every animal, product, route, or commercial purpose.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Origin records, vaccination information, test results, vehicle information, and commercial documents may be required depending on the procedure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not every consignment requires sample testing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Processing time can be longer when the authority needs to inspect the consignment, collect samples, wait for test results, or request supplementary documents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the quantity, destination, vehicle, route, or shipment structure changes, the consignment owner should confirm the next step with the issuing authority instead of altering the certificate independently.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The application should be prepared before the scheduled transport date, not when the vehicle is already waiting to depart.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>1. What Does an Animal Quarantine Certificate Confirm?<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19163\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19163\" style=\"width: 1076px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19163\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/istockphoto-1022759838-612x612-1.jpg\" alt=\"Veterinary officer examining cattle and recording information for animal quarantine certification\" width=\"1086\" height=\"724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/istockphoto-1022759838-612x612-1.jpg 612w, https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/istockphoto-1022759838-612x612-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1086px) 100vw, 1086px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19163\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An animal quarantine certificate confirms that the consignment has been inspected and meets the applicable veterinary requirements.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An animal quarantine certificate confirms that the consignment has been handled under the relevant quarantine procedure and has met the requirements recorded on the certificate at the time of issuance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the type of consignment, the procedure may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reviewing application documents;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verifying the origin and destination;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Checking the quantity or identification of animals;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conducting a clinical inspection;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspecting animal products, packaging, or storage conditions;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Checking the transport vehicle or container;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collecting samples when required;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applying or confirming veterinary hygiene measures;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issuing the appropriate certificate form.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The certificate should not be interpreted more broadly than its actual content. It does not prove that the shipment has completed every other regulatory or commercial requirement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, a shipment may still require:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sales invoice;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A transport contract;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A warehouse release note;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slaughter-control documents;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food safety documents;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customs procedures;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product quality inspection;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Market-specific certificates;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traceability records requested by the buyer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>2. Common Names and Official Document Names<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farm owners, traders, and transport operators often use several expressions interchangeably:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal quarantine certificate;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quarantine certificate;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veterinary certificate;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health certificate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These terms may refer generally to veterinary documentation, but they should not be treated as exact substitutes in an official application.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The appropriate name and form depend on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Domestic transport, export, import, or transit;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Terrestrial or aquatic animals;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live animals or animal products;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The direction of trade;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The procedure and certificate template currently in force.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before preparing a form, the applicant should confirm:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The official name of the procedure;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The correct application form;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The correct certificate category;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The receiving authority;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The required submission method.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This reduces the risk of using an outdated template or a form intended for another type of consignment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>3. When May a Quarantine Certificate Be Required?<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19165\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19165\" style=\"width: 1044px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19165\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/istockphoto-947065970-612x612-1.jpg\" alt=\"Staff reviewing documents to determine whether an animal quarantine certificate is required\" width=\"1054\" height=\"701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/istockphoto-947065970-612x612-1.jpg 612w, https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/istockphoto-947065970-612x612-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1054px) 100vw, 1054px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19165\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Quarantine requirements depend on the animal or product, origin, destination, transport purpose, and current disease conditions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>3.1 Transport outside a province<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When animals or animal products included in the applicable quarantine list are transported outside the province of origin, the consignment owner needs to check whether the inter-provincial quarantine procedure applies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The decision should be based on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type of animal or product;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Origin;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Destination;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transport purpose;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current disease situation;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exemption conditions, if any;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporary disease-control measures.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fact that a shipment is sold commercially does not by itself determine the quarantine obligation. The subject and route still need to be checked against the current regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>3.2 Transport within the same province<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transport within the same province is generally not processed under the procedure for transporting a quarantined consignment outside a province.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the shipment may still be subject to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Origin-control requirements;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disease prevention and control measures;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slaughter control;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veterinary hygiene requirements;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local movement restrictions;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporary rules during an outbreak.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWithin the same province\u201d should therefore not be understood as exemption from all veterinary controls.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>3.3 Export<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exported animals and animal products may need to meet both Vietnamese quarantine requirements and the veterinary conditions of the importing country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before confirming an order, the exporter should identify:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether the product is permitted in the destination market;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether the farm, slaughterhouse, or processing plant needs approval;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The certificate template accepted by the importing authority;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Required disease tests;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Isolation or surveillance conditions;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product and batch identification requirements;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traceability information;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage and transport conditions;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional buyer specifications.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A certificate acceptable for one market may not be accepted for another.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>3.4 Import<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imported consignments may be subject to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration before import;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk analysis;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A veterinary certificate from the exporting country;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Border-gate declaration;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical inspection;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Isolation;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sampling;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage pending results;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conditions for movement to a designated location.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live animals, fresh products, frozen products, processed products, feed materials of animal origin, and biological materials may follow different procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The official terrestrial-animal regulation includes separate provisions for import registration, border-gate quarantine declaration, isolation, sampling, and certificate issuance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>3.5 Transit and other trade forms<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quarantine requirements may also apply to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transit through Vietnam;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporary import for re-export;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporary export for re-import;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Border-gate transfer;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bonded warehouse movements;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-the-spot export or import;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animals attending exhibitions, competitions, or events;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain consignments carried by travelers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The correct process should be identified according to the exact transaction rather than being treated as a normal domestic shipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>4. Start with a Five-Question Eligibility Check<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before collecting documents, the consignment owner should answer five questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Question 1: Is the consignment terrestrial or aquatic?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Terrestrial animals and products are governed separately from aquatic animals and products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not use terrestrial-animal lists, application forms, or procedures for aquatic consignments, and vice versa.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Question 2: Is the subject included in the quarantine list?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The common product name is not always enough to determine the obligation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The applicant should identify:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Species;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product form;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level of processing;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intended use;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Origin;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relevant appendix;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possible exemption.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Question 3: What is the direction of movement?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The procedure differs among:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transport within a province;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transport outside a province;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Export;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Import;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transit;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporary trade;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other regulated forms.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Question 4: What is the purpose?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commercial farming;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breeding;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slaughter;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Processing;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exhibition;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Export production;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal or companion-animal purposes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same species may be subject to different conditions depending on its purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Question 5: Is there a special disease situation?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional measures may apply when the origin or destination is:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An outbreak area;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A threatened zone;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A buffer zone;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An area under movement control;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A locality applying temporary disease measures.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Routine experience from an earlier shipment should not be applied automatically when the disease situation has changed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>5. Which Animals and Products Should Be Checked?<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19167\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19167\" style=\"width: 965px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19167\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/istockphoto-916126734-612x612-1.jpg\" alt=\"Employees reviewing documents and animal product information on a laptop\" width=\"975\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/istockphoto-916126734-612x612-1.jpg 612w, https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/istockphoto-916126734-612x612-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19167\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Applicants should check whether the specific animal or animal product is included in the applicable quarantine list.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>5.1 Terrestrial animals<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Groups that may need to be checked against the applicable list include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pigs;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chickens;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ducks;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscovy ducks;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geese;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quails;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buffaloes;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cattle;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goats;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sheep;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Horses;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rabbits;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breeding animals;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain pets and laboratory animals;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Semen, embryos, and reproductive materials.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exact obligation must be determined from the current list and the shipment circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>5.2 Terrestrial animal products<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Products that may require review include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh meat;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chilled meat;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frozen meat;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offal;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw milk;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hides and skins;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hair;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Horns and hooves;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slaughter by-products;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw materials of animal origin;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other products listed under the applicable regulations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Processing or commercial packaging does not automatically mean that the product is exempt. The exemption must match the product description and conditions in the current list.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>5.3 Aquatic animals and products<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aquatic consignments may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live fish;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shrimp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mollusks;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breeding aquatic animals;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aquatic animals from outbreak areas;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aquatic products for farming, processing, export, or import;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disease specimens or biological materials in certain cases.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The procedure depends on the species, product form, origin, intended use, and disease risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>6. Types of Quarantine Certificates<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 986px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/istockphoto-2236553805-612x612-1.jpg\" alt=\"People reviewing paperwork for different types of animal quarantine certificates\" width=\"996\" height=\"664\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The certificate type must correspond to domestic transport, export, import, transit, or another regulated movement.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The certificate type should match the movement and purpose of the consignment.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Certificate category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Typical application<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Main information linked to the certificate<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Domestic transport quarantine<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animals or products subject to quarantine moving outside a province<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Origin, destination, consignment details, vehicle and validity<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Export quarantine<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animals or products leaving Vietnam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnamese requirements and conditions of the importing market<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Import quarantine<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animals or products entering Vietnam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exporting-country documents, inspection, isolation or sampling where applicable<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transit or other regulated movement<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goods passing through or handled under a special trade form<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Route, control conditions and applicable procedure<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The certificate should be reviewed as a shipment-specific document rather than a reusable general license.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>7. Build the Application File in Five Document Groups<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of collecting papers without a clear system, applicants can organize the file into five groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>7.1 Group 1: Application and applicant information<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This group may contain:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quarantine application or declaration form;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name of the consignment owner;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact information;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identification or business information when required;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Authorized representative information;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power of attorney if another party submits the application.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The applicant\u2019s name should be consistent across the form, commercial documents, origin records, and other supporting papers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>7.2 Group 2: Consignment information<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The application should clearly identify:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal species or product name;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breed or category when relevant;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quantity;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number of packages;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Batch or lot number;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identification marks;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intended use;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expected transport date.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Descriptions should be specific enough to match the actual consignment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid inconsistent descriptions such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cPoultry\u201d in one document and \u201cbroiler chickens\u201d in another;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different quantities between the application and invoice;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different product names between the packing list and certificate request;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different batch numbers across documents.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>7.3 Group 3: Origin and destination records<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the procedure, this group may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farm or facility information;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Herd or flock records;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchase contract;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sales invoice;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warehouse release note;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Production batch records;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farming-area information;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traceability documents;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name and address of the receiving facility;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slaughterhouse or processing-plant information.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The origin stated in the application should match the place where the consignment is available for inspection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>7.4 Group 4: Animal-health and technical records<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This group may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaccination records;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Herd or flock health records;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disease-monitoring information;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previous test reports;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veterinary treatment records;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Isolation records;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facility surveillance records;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other technical documents requested for the procedure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not every consignment needs all of these documents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The applicant should not assume that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every species requires the same vaccines;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One old test report remains valid indefinitely;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A vaccination record automatically replaces testing;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A previous consignment\u2019s health documents can be reused without review.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>7.5 Group 5: Transport and commercial records<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This group may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vehicle registration number;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vehicle type;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Container number;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transport operator information;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planned route;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commercial contract;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invoice;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bill of lading;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packing list;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customs information;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage location;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Import or export approval documents;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veterinary certificate from the exporting country.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For cross-border consignments, commercial and quarantine documents should use consistent product, weight, package, and destination information.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>8. Domestic Inter-Provincial Application Checklist<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19171\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19171\" style=\"width: 976px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/istockphoto-2225641582-612x612-1.jpg\" alt=\"Applicant completing a checklist for inter-provincial animal quarantine documents\" width=\"986\" height=\"657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/istockphoto-2225641582-612x612-1.jpg 612w, https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/istockphoto-2225641582-612x612-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 986px) 100vw, 986px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19171\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Before submission, applicants should verify consignment details, origin records, health information, and transport arrangements.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a domestic consignment moving outside a province, applicants should confirm the following before submission.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Consignment identification<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The animal or product is included in the relevant quarantine list;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The correct species or product description has been used;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quantity and weight have been verified;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The transport purpose is clear;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The destination is final and accurate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Origin information<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The origin facility is correctly identified;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Records proving origin are available when required;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Herd or flock information can be cross-checked;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The consignment is available at the stated inspection location.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Health information<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animals have been monitored for abnormal signs;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relevant vaccination information is available;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previous treatments have been recorded;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Required tests have been arranged when applicable;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any suspected disease has been reported to the responsible veterinarian.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Vehicle information<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vehicle matches the application;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The loading compartment has been cleaned;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No waste remains from the previous trip;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vehicle is suitable for the animal or product;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Required covering, ventilation, drainage, or temperature control is available.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Submission information<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The correct form is being used;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The receiving authority has been confirmed;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The submission method has been confirmed;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The proposed inspection schedule is realistic;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sufficient time has been allowed for possible testing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>9. Export Application Checklist<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exporters should start by obtaining the veterinary requirements of the importing market.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Confirm market access<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before production or loading, confirm:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The product is permitted;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The species and product form are accepted;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The facility is eligible;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The farming area or production chain meets market requirements;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The certificate template is recognized.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Confirm testing and certification requirements<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diseases or indicators to be tested;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sampling stage;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laboratory requirements;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Validity of test results;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Isolation or monitoring period;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional declarations required on the certificate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Align commercial and technical documents<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cross-check:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product name;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientific name where required;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Batch number;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quantity;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Container number;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Destination;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consignee;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facility code;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Production date;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An inconsistency in one field may delay certificate issuance even when the products themselves meet the technical requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>10. Import Application Checklist<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19173\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19173\" style=\"width: 956px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19173\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/istockphoto-2286760806-612x612-1.jpg\" alt=\"Importer organizing documents before submitting an animal quarantine application\" width=\"966\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/istockphoto-2286760806-612x612-1.jpg 612w, https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/istockphoto-2286760806-612x612-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19173\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Import documentation should be reviewed and completed before the consignment arrives in Vietnam.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Importers should complete preparation before the goods arrive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Confirm whether pre-registration is required<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the item, the importer may need to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register the import;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obtain written guidance or approval;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete risk analysis;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm the exporting facility;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrange an isolation or storage location.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Review the exporting-country certificate<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check whether the document contains:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Correct competent authority;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accepted certificate form;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consignment information;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Origin information;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Required disease declarations;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signature and official confirmation;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consistent product and quantity details.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Prepare arrival documents<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common documents may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quarantine application or declaration;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contract;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invoice;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bill of lading;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packing list;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exporting-country veterinary certificate;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Permit or approval where required;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage information;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facility documentation;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk-analysis records where applicable.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The terrestrial-animal circular provides different steps for import registration, quarantine declaration, inspection, sampling, isolation, and certificate issuance depending on the type of import.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>11. Step-by-Step Application Process<\/b><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Step 1: Identify the exact procedure<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before completing a form, determine:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Terrestrial or aquatic;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal or animal product;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Domestic, export, import, or transit;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quarantine or exemption status;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Correct authority;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Correct form;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submission channel.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If any of these points is unclear, contact the competent veterinary authority before arranging transportation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Step 2: Prepare one master consignment information sheet<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A master information sheet can reduce inconsistencies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It should contain:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicant name;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Origin;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Destination;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Species or product;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quantity;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Batch number;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vehicle;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transport date;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purpose;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact person.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use this sheet to complete every application, invoice, transport document, and supporting record.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Step 3: Collect supporting documents<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare only the documents relevant to the procedure, but make sure they are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legible;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consistent;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Properly signed or confirmed where required;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matched to the consignment;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Available in the required format.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not rely on a generic checklist copied from a previous shipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Step 4: Submit to the correct authority<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submission may be available:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In person;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By post;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through a public service portal;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through the National Single Window;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By another channel permitted under the relevant procedure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The available method depends on the type of quarantine, locality, border gate, and administrative system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Step 5: Respond to document-review requests<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The authority may request the applicant to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Correct a form;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clarify the origin;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Update vehicle information;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide an omitted document;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjust inconsistent quantities;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit an additional technical record.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants should respond before the planned inspection date when possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Step 6: Prepare the consignment for inspection<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The actual animals or products should match the application.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparation may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gathering animals at the stated location;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making identification marks visible;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing product packages for inspection;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing access to the warehouse;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having the vehicle available;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arranging staff to assist;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing records for cross-checking.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Step 7: Physical inspection and sampling where required<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the procedure, the authority may:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspect the clinical status of live animals;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verify species, quantity, identification, or weight;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examine products and packaging;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check storage conditions;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspect the vehicle;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collect samples;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm cleaning, disinfection, or sealing measures.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not every consignment is sampled. The need for testing depends on the procedure, product, disease situation, market requirements, and risk controls.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Step 8: Complete required corrective or technical measures<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the shipment does not yet meet the requirements, the applicant may need to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supplement documents;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Correct information;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replace inappropriate packaging;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean or disinfect the vehicle;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wait for testing;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply another veterinary hygiene measure;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Separate animals showing abnormal signs;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjust the transport arrangement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Step 9: Receive and review the certificate<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not file the certificate immediately without checking it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicant name;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consignment description;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Species;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quantity or weight;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Origin;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Destination;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vehicle;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issue date;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Validity;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certificate number;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attached conditions;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seal, signature, or electronic confirmation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Report discrepancies before the consignment departs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Step 10: Keep the certificate with the consignment<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The certificate and related records should accompany the shipment as required.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The transporter should know:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where the certificate is stored;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which consignment it belongs to;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The approved destination;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The validity period;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any conditions recorded on it;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who to contact if the route or vehicle changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>12. Where Should the Application Be Submitted?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The receiving authority depends on the procedure and management assignment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Domestic transport<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applications are generally submitted to the specialized veterinary authority or the assigned unit at the place of origin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The authority\u2019s local name and administrative structure may differ. Applicants should check:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The public service portal;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The relevant specialized authority\u2019s website;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The local administrative procedure unit;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Direct guidance from the veterinary authority.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Export, import, and transit<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applications are submitted to the authority responsible for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The border gate;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Isolation site;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage location;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Export inspection location;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transit route;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other designated inspection point.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not submit an export or import application automatically to the same local unit that handles domestic transport.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>13. How Long Does the Process Take?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no single processing period that can be safely applied to every case.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The timeline depends on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Procedure type;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completeness of the documents;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspection schedule;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consignment location;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need for sample testing;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laboratory turnaround time;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Isolation requirements;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disease situation;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Market requirements;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Border-gate operations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cases involving only document review and inspection may be completed sooner than cases requiring laboratory results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants should ask the receiving authority:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the application should be submitted;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the consignment must be ready;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether testing is expected;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When results may be available;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether the authority accepts applications outside normal working hours;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether weekend or holiday schedules affect processing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>14. How Long Is the Certificate Valid?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The applicable validity period is the period stated on the issued certificate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may depend on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live animals or animal products;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Route;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distance;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disease status;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage conditions;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transport conditions;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Importing-market requirements;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other notes on the certificate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not calculate validity based only on experience from a previous shipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before departure, check that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The certificate is still valid;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vehicle will leave within the permitted period;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The expected arrival time is consistent with the certificate;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The destination has not changed;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The consignment still matches the approved quantity and description.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>15. What Happens When Shipment Information Changes?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A quarantine certificate should not be altered independently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact the issuing authority if there is a change to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quantity;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal identification;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product batch;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Destination;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transport date;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vehicle;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Route;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consignee;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shipment structure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The authority will determine whether the change can be adjusted, requires reissuance, or requires a new procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>16. Can One Certificate Be Used for Multiple Trips?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A certificate is linked to the consignment information stated on it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a shipment will be:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Divided into several vehicles;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delivered in separate trips;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delivered to multiple locations;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Partially released;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transported on different dates;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the consignment owner should discuss the arrangement before issuance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not assume that one certificate can automatically cover every partial shipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Official terrestrial quarantine forms provide for original, copy, and electronic certificates under specified conditions, but their use must follow the applicable procedure and the information issued by the competent authority.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>17. Document-Control Checklist Before Submission<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Applicant details<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The legal or personal name is correct;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The address is consistent;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact information is current;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Authorization documents are available if needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Consignment details<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Species or product name is consistent;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quantity and weight have been checked;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Batch and identification numbers match;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purpose is clearly stated;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packaging information is accurate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Origin and destination<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Origin address is correct;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receiving facility is correctly named;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Province and locality are consistent;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The actual route matches the declared movement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Health and technical records<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaccination records correspond to the animals;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test results belong to the correct consignment or group;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dates are within the period accepted by the authority;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment or disease information has not been omitted;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copies are readable.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Vehicle and timing<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vehicle registration is correct;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transport date is realistic;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspection time has been confirmed;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vehicle will be available when needed;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleaning and disinfection have been completed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Form and submission<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Correct application form;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Correct receiving authority;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Correct submission channel;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Required signatures or confirmation;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All attachments included.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>18. Common Application Errors<\/b><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Using a general checklist for every shipment<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pig consignment, frozen poultry shipment, breeding-animal shipment, and imported aquatic product do not necessarily require the same documents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Better approach:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Identify the procedure first and build the checklist afterward.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Inconsistent quantities<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The application may state one quantity while the invoice, warehouse release note, or actual consignment shows another.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Better approach:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Confirm the final quantity before submitting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Incorrect destination<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A buyer\u2019s office address may be entered instead of the actual farm, slaughterhouse, warehouse, or processing location.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Better approach:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Confirm the physical delivery and inspection destination.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Vehicle changes after certificate preparation<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The originally declared vehicle may become unavailable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Better approach:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Contact the issuing authority before using another vehicle.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Registering too late<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The applicant submits the form immediately before loading, leaving no time for correction or testing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Better approach:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Register early and separate the administrative schedule from the final loading schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Assuming testing is never required<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A previous shipment may not have been sampled, but a new shipment may be treated differently because of product type, disease risk, market requirement, or inspection plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Better approach:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ask whether sampling may apply before confirming delivery time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Concealing abnormal animals<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transporting animals showing signs of disease without professional assessment can increase disease risk and create regulatory consequences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Better approach:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Separate abnormal animals and contact the responsible veterinarian or authority.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Treating the certificate as a reusable permit<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A certificate issued for one consignment is used for another shipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Better approach:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Match every certificate to the actual consignment, route, vehicle, and validity period.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>19. Practical Scenarios<\/b><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Scenario 1: Market pigs transported to another province<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A farm plans to send market pigs to a slaughterhouse in another province.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The farm should:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm that the consignment is subject to quarantine;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the disease status of the origin area;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare origin and herd records;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review relevant vaccination information;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm the receiving slaughterhouse;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register with the competent authority;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare the animals and vehicle for inspection;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review the issued certificate before departure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the number of pigs changes after inspection, the farm should not edit the certificate independently.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Scenario 2: Breeding chickens delivered to a farm<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The buyer and seller should agree in advance on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which party applies;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which farm is listed as the origin;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which facility is the destination;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number and identification of birds;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relevant health and vaccination records;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The transport vehicle;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who carries the certificate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The buyer should verify the certificate when receiving the consignment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Scenario 3: Frozen poultry meat for export<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exporter needs to confirm the importing market\u2019s requirements before packing and loading.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The document file may need to align:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certificate template;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facility information;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product name;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Batch number;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Production date;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Container number;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test results;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Destination;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consignee.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The quarantine process should be coordinated with customs and food safety procedures without assuming that one procedure replaces the others.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Scenario 4: Imported animal product<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before arrival, the importer should determine:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether registration is required;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether the product is subject to risk analysis;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which exporting-country certificate is accepted;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where the shipment will be inspected or stored;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether sampling is expected;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether the goods may be moved while results are pending.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The commercial documents and veterinary certificate should be reviewed before the vessel or vehicle arrives.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>20. Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19175\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19175\" style=\"width: 998px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/istockphoto-2282154745-612x612-1.jpg\" alt=\"Question mark note illustrating frequently asked questions about animal quarantine certificates\" width=\"1008\" height=\"756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/istockphoto-2282154745-612x612-1.jpg 612w, https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/istockphoto-2282154745-612x612-1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1008px) 100vw, 1008px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19175\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Common questions cover online applications, testing requirements, certificate validity, and changes to shipment information.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><b>Is a quarantine certificate required when transporting animals within the same province?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is generally not processed as inter-provincial quarantine. However, local disease-control, origin, slaughter-control, and veterinary-hygiene requirements may still apply.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can the certificate be applied for online?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some procedures may be available through public service portals or single-window systems. Availability depends on the procedure, locality, and border gate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Does every application require test results?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. Testing depends on the consignment, disease situation, procedure, market, and instructions of the competent authority.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can old vaccination records be reused?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They may support cross-checking if relevant, but they do not automatically remain valid for every new consignment or replace a procedure-specific requirement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can the transporter apply instead of the farm owner?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The applicant may be the consignment owner, facility owner, or an authorized organization or individual, depending on the procedure. The parties should decide who provides information, submits the documents, and carries the certificate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Does the certificate replace an invoice?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. It confirms compliance with the quarantine requirements recorded on the certificate. Commercial and transport documents may still be required.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can an expired certificate be extended?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The consignment owner should contact the issuing authority. The authority will determine whether adjustment, reissuance, or a new application is required.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can the destination be changed after issuance?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The certificate should not be modified independently. Contact the issuing authority before changing the destination.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What should be done if the animals become sick after the certificate is issued?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The consignment should not be transported mechanically just because the certificate has already been issued. Contact a veterinarian or the competent authority for guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Should a copy of the certificate be kept after delivery?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The consignment owner should retain the certificate and related records according to the applicable management process and internal traceability needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Professional and Legal Note<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article provides a practical overview and does not replace official legal documents, published administrative procedures, or guidance from the competent veterinary authority.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lists, forms, testing requirements, certificate templates, submission methods, processing timelines, and responsible authorities may vary according to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal or product type;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Terrestrial or aquatic group;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Origin;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Destination;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disease situation;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transport purpose;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Direction of trade;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Market requirements;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current legal amendments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before submitting an application, the consignment owner should check the current procedure and confirm the requirements with the authority responsible for the specific case.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Strengthen Quarantine Documentation and Livestock Data Management at VIETSTOCK 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing an animal quarantine certificate requires accurate information long before the application is submitted. Farms and businesses need to manage livestock origin, vaccination history, test results, animal numbers, treatment records, transport details, and individual or batch identification consistently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When information is stored in separate files, recorded manually, or updated by different departments, businesses may spend additional time checking records and correcting discrepancies before transportation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><b>VIETSTOCK 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, livestock producers, veterinary professionals, testing service providers, transport operators, processing companies, and technology businesses can explore solutions supporting more reliable quarantine preparation and livestock-data management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visitors can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Explore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> software for farm, herd and flock, vaccination, treatment, and quarantine-record management.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Discover<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> animal identification, tagging, and traceability technologies for individual animals and production batches.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Connect<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with testing service providers, veterinary-equipment suppliers, and herd and flock health-monitoring companies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Discuss<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> data integration with technology providers to improve existing operational workflows.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Review<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> solutions supporting the storage, updating, and cross-checking of information before quarantine registration.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expected to feature more than <\/span><b>300 brands<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, over <\/span><b>10,000 sqm of exhibition space<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>13,000 trade visitors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from more than <\/span><b>40 countries and territories<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, VIETSTOCK 2026 creates opportunities for industry stakeholders to exchange practical approaches to record standardization, traceability, and livestock-health management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alongside the exhibition and business-networking activities, <\/span><b>VIETSTOCK 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will also organize an <\/span><b>On-Farm Seminar Series<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, bringing practical knowledge on herd and flock management, disease prevention, biosecurity, and livestock-production efficiency to key farming provinces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 21\u201323 October 2026<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Venue:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center \u2013 SECC, 799 Nguyen Van Linh Street, Tan My Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Event website:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/en\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VIETSTOCK 2026<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/en\/online-registration-2\/\"> <b>Register to visit VIETSTOCK 2026<\/b><\/a><b> and explore solutions for livestock records, traceability, and quarantine-data management.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49<\/span><a 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