Vietnam: The General Department of Customs requested to block the import of foreign organisms

Faced with the situation of foreign organisms landing in Vietnamese markets, the General Department of Customs requested to promptly prevent and strictly manage imports. Recently, the General Department of Customs (Ministry of Finance) requested local customs officials to strengthen control of crayfish. The sent document clearly stated that recently the press reported that the authorities discovered smuggled crayfish products for consumption in the Vietnamese market. In order to promptly prevent and strictly manage the import of crayfish (Procambarus clarki) to protect the environment and avoid negative impacts on agricultural production, the General Department of Customs requires the customs departments of provinces and cities to The city directed customs branches and customs control teams to coordinate with state management agencies to strengthen inspection measures and strictly control the import of crayfish. Along with that, promptly fight and prevent acts of illegally ...