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On March 11, 2020, Decision 868/QD-BYT of the Ministry of Health stipulates the issuance of export permits for medical masks in the period of preventing and controlling Covid-19. This Decision applies to agencies and organizations assigned by the Government to export medical masks for the purpose of international aid and assistance under Clause 1 of Resolution No. 20/NQ-CP of February 28, 2020 of the Government.
Accordingly, the Ministry of Health applies the export licensing regime for medical masks in the stage of COVID-19 disease prevention and only allows export for the purpose of international aid and assistance of the Government of Vietnam. Maximum of 25% of output for export, 75% of output for domestic disease prevention and control.
Medical masks must meet the minimum standards of TCVN 8389-1:2010; TCVN 8389-2:2010; TCVN 8389-3:2010 and has a circulation number issued by the competent health authority as prescribed.
A dossier of grant of a medical mask export permit includes: A written request for export license (01 original, made according to form No. 01 promulgated together with this Decision); Valid copies of documents of the Government, the Prime Minister or notices of the Government Office on the assignment of export of medical masks for the purpose of international aid and assistance. For effective preparation of dossiers, it is suggested to consult with import, export and customs lawyers whom specialize in international trade and government regulations.
Within 01 day (within 24 hours) after receiving the complete and valid dossier of the unit, the Department of Medical Equipment and Health Works under the Ministry of Health considers granting an export permit. In case of refusal to grant a permit, the Ministry of Health shall issue a written reply clearly stating the reason. The export permit is sent to the unit
requesting the export to submit to the Customs Office when carrying out export procedures.
The Decision takes effect from the date of signing, the unit assigned by the Government to export medical masks is only granted the medical mask export permit when it has all valid dossiers as prescribed. This is to ensure domestic masks for the prevention and control of domestic epidemics.
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