Certification of conformity for animal feed is a mandatory requirement for businesses, manufacturers, and distributors to ensure that products meet quality standards, safety regulations, and are eligible for circulation in the Vietnamese market. So, what is the certification of conformity for animal feed? How is the quality assessment and certification process conducted? Let's explore the details with Vinacontrol in the article below.

Certification of conformity for animal feed | Support for declaration of conformity

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1. What is the certification of conformity for animal feed?

The certification of conformity for animal feed is a process of evaluating the quality of manufacturing facilities and animal feed products based on the technical criteria specified in national technical regulations (QCVN). Enterprises that obtain this certification will be granted a conformity mark, ensuring that their products are legally circulated in Vietnam.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, organizations and individuals engaged in the production and trading of animal feed are required to obtain conformity certification in compliance with the following national technical regulations:

Vinacontrol is designated to certify the conformity of animal feed nationwide

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2. Why is animal feed certification necessary?

• Ensures businesses comply with legal regulations. Manufacturers of animal feed must obtain conformity certification before their products can circulate in the Vietnamese market.

• Confirms product quality, enhancing business credibility and competitiveness in the market.

• Demonstrates clear product origin, verified by specialized organizations and regulatory authorities.

• Contributes to public health protection by ensuring safe animal feed products.

• Facilitates business operations and export opportunities.

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3. Conformity assessment process for animal feed?

3.1. For domestically produced animal feed

According to Article 5 of Circular No. 28/2012/TT-BKHCN dated December 12, 2012, issued by the Ministry of Science and Technology, domestically produced animal feed must be certified for conformity under Method 5. The process includes:

➤ Step 1: Register for conformity certification of animal feed with Vinacontrol [here];
➤ Step 2: Sign the contract and receive a quotation;

➤ Step 3: Consult on setting up a quality management system at the factory (if an ISO 9001 certificate is available, this step can be skipped);
➤ Step 4: Vinacontrol conducts a conformity assessment at the factory and collects samples for testing;
➤ Step 5: Review and evaluate the certification documentation;

➤ Step 6: Vinacontrol issues the conformity certification;
➤ Step 7: Declare conformity with relevant authorities (Vinacontrol will guide customers through this process).

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3.2. For imported animal feed

Imported animal feed products must undergo quality inspection or conformity certification under Method 7, as stipulated in Circular No. 28/2012/TT-BKHCN.

➤ Step 1: Register for conformity certification of animal feed with Vinacontrol [here];
➤ Step 2: The importing company registers the quality inspection procedure with Customs (for imported shipments);
➤ Step 3: Vinacontrol conducts an assessment and takes samples for testing (samples may be taken at the port or storage facility);
➤ Step 4: Vinacontrol issues the conformity certification.

Note: Conformity certification under Method 7 is only valid for the specific batch that has been evaluated and certified.

4. Organizations issuing certification of conformity for animal feed in Vietnam

Vinacontrol is the leading certification organization for animal feed conformity in Vietnam, designated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to assess the conformity of livestock and poultry feed products according to QCVN 01-183:2016/BNNPTNT, as well as other animal feed products under QCVN 01-190:2020/BNNPTNT.

Exclusive benefits for customers:

✅ Over 67 years of experience – Vinacontrol’s certification helps businesses affirm product quality and strengthen market credibility.
✅ A team of highly experienced experts and state-of-the-art laboratories ensure the most accurate assessments.
✅ A streamlined process reduces certification time at a reasonable cost.
✅ A nationwide branch network provides customer support anytime, anywhere.
✅ Comprehensive solutions help customers expand their production and business operations.

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