June 24, 2026
 

Vietnam raises fines for banned feed additives to VND80 million under new livestock decree

Decree No. 211/2026/NĐ-CP, effective 5 August 2026, tightens penalties across feed production, trading and farming violations involving prohibited substances and antibiotics.

Vietnam has issued Decree No. 211/2026/NĐ-CP, establishing an updated administrative penalty framework for the livestock and animal feed sector, with fines for using banned chemicals in feed reaching up to VND80 million (approximately US$3,140) per violation for individuals and VND200 million (approximately US$7,840) for organisations.

The decree, effective 5 August 2026, covers violations relating to the production, trading, importation and farm-level use of animal feed containing prohibited chemicals, antibiotics, biological products and microorganisms. Penalties are tiered based on the nature of the violation, the scale of the farm and whether the case reaches the threshold for criminal prosecution.

Key prohibitions include the use of antibiotics for disease prevention or growth promotion in feed, the use of raw materials not on the approved ingredient list, and the production or import of feed containing banned substances. Additional sanctions include suspension of production or trading licences for up to six months, compulsory product destruction or re-export, and requirements to hold affected livestock until residue testing confirms clearance before sale or slaughter.