Overview
ASEAN’s collaboration in the agriculture and food sector dates back to 1968, when Member States first collaborates to strengthen food production and supply across the region. As priorities evolved and regional needs grew, this cooperation expanded in 1977 to include the broader fields of agriculture and forestry marking a key milestone in ASEAN’s journey toward regional food security and sustainability.
At present, ASEAN’s collaboration in this sector covers a broad range of strategic areas, including food security, food safety, halal food, crop production, livestock development, fisheries and aquaculture, genetically modified food testing, agricultural training and extension, agricultural cooperatives, and joint initiatives to promote agricultural and forest products.
Despite these efforts, the region continues to face interconnected challenges that affect food, agriculture and forestry from the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss to resource depletion and rural poverty. Overcoming these issues requires not just individual action, but collective commitment, innovation and sustainability. Through strong regional collaboration, ASEAN is working to secure the region’s food supply, uplift rural livelihoods, protect vital ecosystems and promote fair and sustainable trade.
A Vision Towards 2045
ASEAN envisions a food, agriculture and forestry sector that nurtures farmers’ livelihoods, safeguards the environment, contributes to climate change adaptation and mitigation, fosters innovation, and strengthens the region’s position as a reliable global trading partner.
To guide these efforts, the ASEAN Framework for Cooperation in the Food, Agriculture and Forestry Sector Towards 2045 sets out a shared vision to transform the region’s food systems. The framework outlines collective strategies and actions that promote sustainable agricultural practices, improve food security and nutrition, protect the environment, foster social inclusiveness and strengthen climate resilience
Building on this foundation, the Sectoral Plan of Action for the ASEAN Food, Agriculture and Forestry (FAF) 2026–2030, along with subsequent plans leading up to 2045, will turn this long-term vision into tangible, measurable progress across the region. The framework focuses on practical implementation, regional cooperation, and active stakeholder engagement to ensure food security, environmental sustainability, and economic prosperity for all ASEAN Member States.
Six Strategic Thrusts for a Resilient ASEAN
To realise this vision, six key strategic thrusts guide ASEAN’s path forward:
- Promoting Sustainable and Regenerative Measures
- Advancing Decarbonisation and Climate Resilience in Agriculture
- Strengthening Food Security and Nutrition
- Enhancing Trade and Market Connectivity
- Fostering Public–Private Partnerships and Digital Innovation
- Strengthening Sustainable Forest Management
Sectoral Bodies
To effectively implement its initiatives, ASEAN has established 49 Working Groups, Expert Working Groups and Task Forces (as of March 2020) under the guidance of the Senior Officials Meeting of the ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry (SOM-AMAF) and the ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry (AMAF). These bodies play a vital role in advancing ASEAN’s shared goals for food security, sustainable agriculture, and forest management.
No. |
Body |
Year Established |
Main Functions |
Sub-working Groups |
1 |
ASEAN Senior Officials on Forestry (ASOF) |
1998 |
• Promote sustainable forest management to meet the socio-economic and cultural needs of current and future generations. |
|
2 |
ASEAN Food Security Reserve Board (AFSRB) |
1979 |
• Coordinate information exchange on national food and stockpiling policies. |
 |
3 |
ASEAN Sectoral Working Group on Livestock (ASWGL) |
1997 |
• Develop and implement regional activities in the livestock sector as guided by its Terms of Reference (TOR). |
|
4 |
ASEAN Sectoral Working Group on Crops (ASWGC) |
1997 |
• Develop policies and initiatives to promote the crops sector and enhance regional trade facilitation. |
 |
5 |
ASEAN Sectoral Working Group on Fisheries |
1997 |
• Review the fisheries situation in the region. |
|
6 |
ASEAN SPS Contact Points (ASCP) |
2012 |
• Coordinate harmonisation of Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures across ASEAN Working Groups. |
 |
7 |
ASEAN Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (ARASFF) |
2008 |
• Develop policies and principles for the ARASFF. |
 |
8 |
ASEAN Working Group on Halal Food |
2000 |
• Facilitate exchange of knowledge and information on halal certification, accreditation and R&D. |
 |
9 |
ASEAN Technical Working Group on Agricultural Research and Development (ATWGARD) |
2003 |
• Provide policy inputs and foster cooperation in agricultural R&D through networking, technical assistance and knowledge sharing. |
 |
10 |
ASEAN Sectoral Working Group on Agricultural Training and Extension (ASWGA) |
1997 |
• Review and enhance regional cooperation on agricultural training, capacity building and human resource development. |
 |
11 |
ASEAN Sectoral Working Group on Agricultural Cooperatives (ASWGAC) |
2000 |
• Facilitate development of agricultural cooperatives through policy support, best practice sharing and capacity building. |
|
12 |
ASEAN Task Force on CODEX |
2000 |
• Harmonise and strengthen ASEAN’s position in international food safety standards-setting forums, particularly the Codex Alimentarius Commission. |
 |
13 |
ASEAN Task Force on Genetically Modified Food Testing Network (GMFN) |
2003 |
• Exchange updates on GMO regulation and testing. |
 |
14 |
Joint Committee on ASEAN Cooperation on Agriculture and Forest Products Promotion Scheme |
1994 |
• Oversee implementation of the MOU on ASEAN Cooperation and Joint Approaches in Agriculture and Forest Products Promotion, and report to SOM-AMAF. |
 National Focal point Working Groups (NFPWG) / Industrial Clubs
|
15 |
ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Animal Health and Zoonoses (ACCHAZ) |
2016 |
• Coordinates regional cooperation on animal health and zoonoses to strengthen prevention, control, and response to transboundary animal diseases and zoonotic threats in ASEAN. |
|
16 |
ASEAN Task Force for the Development of Multilateral Arrangement for the Mutual Recognition of Agri-food Standards and Conformity Assessment (TF-MAMRASCA). |
2017 |
Steer and administer the preparation of the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA), with a focus on the development of MRA text. |
|
Key Documents
- Policy Framework for Food, Agriculture and Forestry Cooperation
- Sectoral Documents
B.1.1 Food Security
- AIFS Framework & SPA FSÂ (2015-2020) – 2014
- Statement of ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry on Food Security and Nutrition – 2015Â
- The ASEAN Regional Guidelines on Food Security and Nutrition Policy – 2017
B.1.2 Food Safety
- Model Protocol for the Use of Irradiation as a Quarantine Treatment for the Export and Import of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables for ASEAN
- Harmonized Regulation on Food Irradiation for ASEAN
- ASEAN Guidelines on Risk Assessment of Agriculture-Related Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) –
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
- Doc. 5 ASEAN General Guidelines on the Preparation and Handling of Halal Food – 1999
- Revised Rules and Procedures (RAP) of ARASFF – 2019
B. 2.1 Crops
a) ASEAN MRLs:
- Principles for Reviewing ASEAN MRLs (2005)
- Guidance for Setting the ASEAN Harmonized MRLs Where CODEX MRLS are not available
- Principle for Harmonisation of ASEAN MRLs (2016)
- Procedure for the Amendment or Revision of the ASEAN GAP Good Agricultural Practices (ASEAN GAP) for Production of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables in the ASEAN Region and Its Interpretative Guides (Modules)
- Harmonization of Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) of Pesticides for Vegetables
- Recommendation for ASEAN Member States to adopt ASEAN MRLs as part of their national regulatory frameworks, and to submit ASEAN Supervised Pesticides Residue Field Trials (SPRT) data to the Joint FAO/WHO Meeting on Pesticide Residues (JMPR) to enable the recognition of ASEAN MRLs as Codex MRLs – 2013
- Revised Principles of Harmonisation for the Establishment of ASEAN MRLs – 2016
- Database ASEAN MRLs
b) ASEAN GAP
- ASEAN Good Agricultural Practices (ASEAN GAP) for the production, harvesting and post-harvest handling of fresh fruit and vegetables – 2006
- Guidance Manual for Using the Alignment Assessment Tools for ASEAN GAP (Plus matrix assessment) – 2017
- Procedure for the revision of ASEAN GAP Standard – 2019
- ASEAN GAP Official Control Manual – Quality Assurance Systems for ASEAN Fruits and Vegetables – 2019
- ASEAN GAP Certification Manual – Quality Assurance Systems for ASEAN Fruits and Vegetables – 2019
c) Organic Agriculture
- ASEAN Standard for Organic Agriculture (ASOA) – 2014
- ASEAN Guidelines for Organic Certification (AGOC) – 2018
- Procedures for the Revision of the ASOA and Amendment of its Appendices – 2019
- Revised Guidance Manual for Using the Alignment Assessment Tools for ASOAÂ – 2019
d) Horticultural produces
- ASEAN Harmonized Standards for Horticultural Produce:
- ASEAN Standard for Mango – 2006
- ASEAN Standard for Pineapple – 2006
- ASEAN Standard for Durian – 2006
- ASEAN Standard for Papaya – 2007Â
- ASEAN Standard for Pummelo – 2007
- ASEAN Standard for Rambutan – 2007
- ASEAN Standard for Guava – 2008
- ASEAN Standard for Lansium – 2008
- ASEAN Standard for Mandarin – 2008
- ASEAN Standard for Mangosteen – 2008
- ASEAN Standard for Watermelon – 2008
- ASEAN Standard for Young Coconut – 2009
- ASEAN Standard for Banana – 2009 / rev 2012
- ASEAN Standard for Garlic – 2009
- ASEAN Standard for Shallot – 2009
- ASEAN Standard for Jackfruit – 2010Â
- ASEAN Standard for Cucumber – 2010Â
- ASEAN Standard for Melon – 2010Â
- ASEAN Standard for Salacca – 2010Â
- ASEAN Standard for Okra – 2011
- ASEAN Standard for Cashew Kernels – 2011
- ASEAN Standard for Sweet Pepper – 2011
- ASEAN Standard for Onion – 2011
- ASEAN Standard for Chilli Peppers – 2011
- ASEAN Standard for Wax apple – 2012
- ASEAN Standard for Chico (Sapodilla) – 2012
- ASEAN Standard for ASEAN Standard for Eggplant – 2012
- ASEAN Standard for Pumpkin – 2012
- ASEAN Standard for Sweet Corn – 2012
- ASEAN Standard for Cabbage – 2013Â
- ASEAN Standard for Coffee Beans – 2013
- ASEAN Standard for Turmeric – 2013
- ASEAN Standard for Yard-long Bean – 2013
- ASEAN Standard for Cocoa beans – 2014
- ASEAN Standard for Oyster mushroom – 2014
- ASEAN Standard for Peanut (ASEAN Stan 36 : 2014)Â
- ASEAN Standard for Sugar apple – 2014
- ASEAN Standard for Sweet potato – 2014
- ASEAN Standard for Sweet tamarind – 2014
- ASEAN Standard for Tea – 2014
- ASEAN Standard for Dragon Fruit – 2015
- ASEAN Standard for Green Mustard – 2015
- ASEAN Standard for Spinach – 2015
- ASEAN Standard for Water Convolvulus- 2015
- ASEAN Standard for Chinese Cabbage- 2015
- ASEAN Standard for Fresh Shiitake Mushroom – 2015
- ASEAN Standard for Bitter Gourd – 2016Â
- ASEAN Standard for Loofah – 2016
- ASEAN Standard for Broccoli – 2016
- ASEAN Standard for Cauliflower – 2016
- ASEAN Standard for Head Lettuce  – 2016
- ASEAN Standard for Baby Corn – 2017
- ASEAN Standard for French Bean – 2017
- ASEAN Standard for Jelly Mushroom – 2017
- ASEAN Standard for Yam – 2017
- ASEAN Standard for Mature Coconut – 2018
- ASEAN Standard for Soursop – 2018
- ASEAN Standard for Taro roots (corms) – 2018
- ASEAN Standard for Calamansi/Musk Lime – 2019Â
- ASEAN Standard for Limes – 2019
- ASEAN Standard for Taro Leaves – 2019
- ASEAN Standard for Taro Stem – 2019Â
- ASEAN Standard for Tomato – 2019
e) Phytosanitary Measures
- ASEAN Phytosanitary (PS) Guidelines for Importation priorities commodities:
- ASEAN Phytosanitary Guidelines for the Importation of Rice milled – 2008
- Intra-ASEAN Phytosanitary Guidelines for the Importation of Dendrobium Cut Flowers) – 2010
- Intra-ASEAN Phytosanitary Guidelines for the Importation of Potatotuber – 2011
- Intra-ASEAN Phytosanitary Guidelines for the Importation of Paddy – 2012
- Intra-ASEAN Phytosanitary Guidelines for the Importation of Oil Palm – 2012
- Intra-ASEAN Phytosanitary Guidelines for the Importation of Banana – 2012
- Intra-ASEAN Phytosanitary Guideline for the Importation of Citrus fruit – 2013
- Intra-ASEAN Phytosanitary Guidelines for the importation of durian fruit – 2015
- Intra-ASEAN Phytosanitary Guidelines for the importation of and coffee bean for consumption – 2015
- Intra-ASEAN Phytosanitary Guidelines for the importation of mango fruit – 2016
- Intra-ASEAN Phytosanitary Guidelines for the importation of corn for planting materials – 2016
- Guidelines and Audit Check list for ASEAN Nursery Certification Scheme for Export – 2012
- Methodology for Conducting Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) – 2014
- ASEAN Guidelines for Sampling of High Volume Commodity – grains – 2019
- ASEAN Diagnostic Protocol for South American Leaf Blight (SALB) – 2018
f) Others
- ASEAN Guidelines on the Regulation, Use and Trade of Biological Control Agents (BCA) – 2014
- ASEAN Guidelines on Soil Nutrient Management – 2017
- The 10-Phases in Developing a National Crop Insurance Program: Guide Overview – 2017
Since 1977, various documents have been discussed and endorsed by AMAF, including:
- Policy Framework for Food, Agriculture and Forestry Cooperation
- Sectoral Documents
B.1 Food
Â
B.1.1 Food Security
- ASEAN Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (ARASFF): Rules and Procedures
- AIFS Framework & SPA FSÂ (2015-2020) – 2014
- Statement of ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry on Food Security and Nutrition – 2015Â
- The ASEAN Regional Guidelines on Food Security and Nutrition Policy – 2017
B.1.2 Food Safety
- Guidelines for Halal Accreditation Body: Accrediting Halal Certification Bodies
- Model Protocol for the Use of Irradiation as a Quarantine Treatment for the Export and Import of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables for ASEAN
- Harmonized Regulation on Food Irradiation for ASEAN
- ASEAN Guidelines on Risk Assessment of Agriculture-Related Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
- ASEAN General Guidelines on Halal Food – 2018
- Revised Rules and Procedures (RAP) of ARASFF – 2019
- Framework for ASEAN Regional Criteria and Indicators (C&I) for Sustainable Management of Natural Tropical Forests – 2000
- ASEAN Criteria and Indicators for Sustainable Management of Tropical Forests – 2007
- Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Format for Sustainable Forest Management in ASEANÂ – 2007
- ASEAN Guideline for the Implementation of IPF/IFF proposals for Action – 2007
- ASEAN Statement on Strengthening Forest Law Enforcement and Governance – 2007
- ASEAN Criteria and Indicators for Legality of Timber – 2009
- ASEAN Guideline on Phased Approach to Forest Certification – 2009
- ASEAN Chain of Custody Guidelines for Legal Timber and Sustainable TimberÂ
- ASEAN Common Position on Reducing Emission from Deforestation and Forest Degradation – 2011
- ASEAN Joint Submission on Methodological guidance for activities related to reducing emission from deforestation and forest degradation and role of conservation, sustainable management and enhancement of forest carbon stock in developing countries – 2010
- ASEAN Common Position to the 11th session of the United Nations Forum on Forest (UNFF) – 2015
- Strategic Plan of Action for ASEAN Cooperation on Forestry 2016-2025 (2016)
- Work Plan for Forest Law Enforcement and Governance (FLEG) in ASEAN 2016-2025 (2016)revised ASEAN Criteria and Indicators for Sustainable Management of Tropical Forests – 2017
- ASEAN Guidelines for Agroforestry Development – 2018
- Manual for Assessing Forest Law Enforcement and Governance (FLEG) Implementation in ASEAN Member States – 2018
- Regional Community Forestry Participatory Assessment Tool – 2019
- Regional Agroforestry for Climate Change Resilient Landscape Manual – 2019
- ASEAN Guidelines for Detecting and Preventing Wildlife Trafficking – 2019
- ASEAN Voluntary Code of Conduct on Imports for Forest & Timber Companies – 2019
- Chiang Mai Statement of ASEAN Ministers Responsible for CITES and Wildlife Enforcement on Illegal Wildlife Trade – 2019
- Declaration on Forest Cooperation for Peace and Prosperity – 2019
- ASEAN Common Position Paper on Forestry for Climate Action for UNFCCC COP30 – 2025
Publications and Related Links to The Sector
Sectoral Bodies
To effectively implement its initiatives, ASEAN has established 49 Working Groups, Expert Working Groups and Task Forces (as of March 2020) under the guidance of the Senior Officials Meeting of the ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry (SOM-AMAF) and the ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry (AMAF). These bodies play a vital role in advancing ASEAN’s shared goals for food security, sustainable agriculture, and forest management.
No. |
Body |
Year Established |
Main Functions |
Sub-working Groups |
1 |
ASEAN Senior Officials on Forestry (ASOF) |
1998 |
• Promote sustainable forest management to meet the socio-economic and cultural needs of current and future generations. |
|
2 |
ASEAN Food Security Reserve Board (AFSRB) |
1979 |
• Coordinate information exchange on national food and stockpiling policies. |
 |
3 |
ASEAN Sectoral Working Group on Livestock (ASWGL) |
1997 |
• Develop and implement regional activities in the livestock sector as guided by its Terms of Reference (TOR). |
|
4 |
ASEAN Sectoral Working Group on Crops (ASWGC) |
1997 |
• Develop policies and initiatives to promote the crops sector and enhance regional trade facilitation. |
 |
5 |
ASEAN Sectoral Working Group on Fisheries |
1997 |
• Review the fisheries situation in the region. |
|
6 |
ASEAN SPS Contact Points (ASCP) |
2012 |
• Coordinate harmonisation of Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures across ASEAN Working Groups. |
 |
7 |
ASEAN Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (ARASFF) |
2008 |
• Develop policies and principles for the ARASFF. |
 |
8 |
ASEAN Working Group on Halal Food |
2000 |
• Facilitate exchange of knowledge and information on halal certification, accreditation and R&D. |
 |
9 |
ASEAN Technical Working Group on Agricultural Research and Development (ATWGARD) |
2003 |
• Provide policy inputs and foster cooperation in agricultural R&D through networking, technical assistance and knowledge sharing. |
 |
10 |
ASEAN Sectoral Working Group on Agricultural Training and Extension (ASWGA) |
1997 |
• Review and enhance regional cooperation on agricultural training, capacity building and human resource development. |
 |
11 |
ASEAN Sectoral Working Group on Agricultural Cooperatives (ASWGAC) |
2000 |
• Facilitate development of agricultural cooperatives through policy support, best practice sharing and capacity building. |
|
12 |
ASEAN Task Force on CODEX |
2000 |
• Harmonise and strengthen ASEAN’s position in international food safety standards-setting forums, particularly the Codex Alimentarius Commission. |
 |
13 |
ASEAN Task Force on Genetically Modified Food Testing Network (GMFN) |
2003 |
• Exchange updates on GMO regulation and testing. |
 |
14 |
Joint Committee on ASEAN Cooperation on Agriculture and Forest Products Promotion Scheme |
1994 |
• Oversee implementation of the MOU on ASEAN Cooperation and Joint Approaches in Agriculture and Forest Products Promotion, and report to SOM-AMAF. |
 National Focal point Working Groups (NFPWG) / Industrial Clubs
|
15 |
ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Animal Health and Zoonoses (ACCHAZ) |
2016 |
• Coordinates regional cooperation on animal health and zoonoses to strengthen prevention, control, and response to transboundary animal diseases and zoonotic threats in ASEAN. |
|
16 |
ASEAN Task Force for the Development of Multilateral Arrangement for the Mutual Recognition of Agri-food Standards and Conformity Assessment (TF-MAMRASCA). |
2017 |
Steer and administer the preparation of the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA), with a focus on the development of MRA text. |
|
Overview
ASEAN’s collaboration in the agriculture and food sector dates back to 1968, when Member States first collaborates to strengthen food production and supply across the region. As priorities evolved and regional needs grew, this cooperation expanded in 1977 to include the broader fields of agriculture and forestry marking a key milestone in ASEAN’s journey toward regional food security and sustainability.
At present, ASEAN’s collaboration in this sector covers a broad range of strategic areas, including food security, food safety, halal food, crop production, livestock development, fisheries and aquaculture, genetically modified food testing, agricultural training and extension, agricultural cooperatives, and joint initiatives to promote agricultural and forest products.
Despite these efforts, the region continues to face interconnected challenges that affect food, agriculture and forestry from the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss to resource depletion and rural poverty. Overcoming these issues requires not just individual action, but collective commitment, innovation and sustainability. Through strong regional collaboration, ASEAN is working to secure the region’s food supply, uplift rural livelihoods, protect vital ecosystems and promote fair and sustainable trade.
A Vision Towards 2045
ASEAN envisions a food, agriculture and forestry sector that nurtures farmers’ livelihoods, safeguards the environment, contributes to climate change adaptation and mitigation, fosters innovation, and strengthens the region’s position as a reliable global trading partner.
To guide these efforts, the ASEAN Framework for Cooperation in the Food, Agriculture and Forestry Sector Towards 2045 sets out a shared vision to transform the region’s food systems. The framework outlines collective strategies and actions that promote sustainable agricultural practices, improve food security and nutrition, protect the environment, foster social inclusiveness and strengthen climate resilience
Building on this foundation, the Sectoral Plan of Action for the ASEAN Food, Agriculture and Forestry (FAF) 2026–2030, along with subsequent plans leading up to 2045, will turn this long-term vision into tangible, measurable progress across the region. The framework focuses on practical implementation, regional cooperation, and active stakeholder engagement to ensure food security, environmental sustainability, and economic prosperity for all ASEAN Member States.
Six Strategic Thrusts for a Resilient ASEAN
To realise this vision, six key strategic thrusts guide ASEAN’s path forward:
- Promoting Sustainable and Regenerative Measures
- Advancing Decarbonisation and Climate Resilience in Agriculture
- Strengthening Food Security and Nutrition
- Enhancing Trade and Market Connectivity
- Fostering Public–Private Partnerships and Digital Innovation
- Strengthening Sustainable Forest Management
Key Documents
- Policy Framework for Food, Agriculture and Forestry Cooperation
- Sectoral Documents
B.1.1 Food Security
- AIFS Framework & SPA FSÂ (2015-2020) – 2014
- Statement of ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry on Food Security and Nutrition – 2015Â
- The ASEAN Regional Guidelines on Food Security and Nutrition Policy – 2017
B.1.2 Food Safety
- Model Protocol for the Use of Irradiation as a Quarantine Treatment for the Export and Import of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables for ASEAN
- Harmonized Regulation on Food Irradiation for ASEAN
- ASEAN Guidelines on Risk Assessment of Agriculture-Related Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) –
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
- Doc. 5 ASEAN General Guidelines on the Preparation and Handling of Halal Food – 1999
- Revised Rules and Procedures (RAP) of ARASFF – 2019
B. 2.1 Crops
a) ASEAN MRLs:
- Principles for Reviewing ASEAN MRLs (2005)
- Guidance for Setting the ASEAN Harmonized MRLs Where CODEX MRLS are not available
- Principle for Harmonisation of ASEAN MRLs (2016)
- Procedure for the Amendment or Revision of the ASEAN GAP Good Agricultural Practices (ASEAN GAP) for Production of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables in the ASEAN Region and Its Interpretative Guides (Modules)
- Harmonization of Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) of Pesticides for Vegetables
- Recommendation for ASEAN Member States to adopt ASEAN MRLs as part of their national regulatory frameworks, and to submit ASEAN Supervised Pesticides Residue Field Trials (SPRT) data to the Joint FAO/WHO Meeting on Pesticide Residues (JMPR) to enable the recognition of ASEAN MRLs as Codex MRLs – 2013
- Revised Principles of Harmonisation for the Establishment of ASEAN MRLs – 2016
- Database ASEAN MRLs
b) ASEAN GAP
- ASEAN Good Agricultural Practices (ASEAN GAP) for the production, harvesting and post-harvest handling of fresh fruit and vegetables – 2006
- Guidance Manual for Using the Alignment Assessment Tools for ASEAN GAP (Plus matrix assessment) – 2017
- Procedure for the revision of ASEAN GAP Standard – 2019
- ASEAN GAP Official Control Manual – Quality Assurance Systems for ASEAN Fruits and Vegetables – 2019
- ASEAN GAP Certification Manual – Quality Assurance Systems for ASEAN Fruits and Vegetables – 2019
c) Organic Agriculture
- ASEAN Standard for Organic Agriculture (ASOA) – 2014
- ASEAN Guidelines for Organic Certification (AGOC) – 2018
- Procedures for the Revision of the ASOA and Amendment of its Appendices – 2019
- Revised Guidance Manual for Using the Alignment Assessment Tools for ASOAÂ – 2019
d) Horticultural produces
- ASEAN Harmonized Standards for Horticultural Produce:
- ASEAN Standard for Mango – 2006
- ASEAN Standard for Pineapple – 2006
- ASEAN Standard for Durian – 2006
- ASEAN Standard for Papaya – 2007Â
- ASEAN Standard for Pummelo – 2007
- ASEAN Standard for Rambutan – 2007
- ASEAN Standard for Guava – 2008
- ASEAN Standard for Lansium – 2008
- ASEAN Standard for Mandarin – 2008
- ASEAN Standard for Mangosteen – 2008
- ASEAN Standard for Watermelon – 2008
- ASEAN Standard for Young Coconut – 2009
- ASEAN Standard for Banana – 2009 / rev 2012
- ASEAN Standard for Garlic – 2009
- ASEAN Standard for Shallot – 2009
- ASEAN Standard for Jackfruit – 2010Â
- ASEAN Standard for Cucumber – 2010Â
- ASEAN Standard for Melon – 2010Â
- ASEAN Standard for Salacca – 2010Â
- ASEAN Standard for Okra – 2011
- ASEAN Standard for Cashew Kernels – 2011
- ASEAN Standard for Sweet Pepper – 2011
- ASEAN Standard for Onion – 2011
- ASEAN Standard for Chilli Peppers – 2011
- ASEAN Standard for Wax apple – 2012
- ASEAN Standard for Chico (Sapodilla) – 2012
- ASEAN Standard for ASEAN Standard for Eggplant – 2012
- ASEAN Standard for Pumpkin – 2012
- ASEAN Standard for Sweet Corn – 2012
- ASEAN Standard for Cabbage – 2013Â
- ASEAN Standard for Coffee Beans – 2013
- ASEAN Standard for Turmeric – 2013
- ASEAN Standard for Yard-long Bean – 2013
- ASEAN Standard for Cocoa beans – 2014
- ASEAN Standard for Oyster mushroom – 2014
- ASEAN Standard for Peanut (ASEAN Stan 36 : 2014)Â
- ASEAN Standard for Sugar apple – 2014
- ASEAN Standard for Sweet potato – 2014
- ASEAN Standard for Sweet tamarind – 2014
- ASEAN Standard for Tea – 2014
- ASEAN Standard for Dragon Fruit – 2015
- ASEAN Standard for Green Mustard – 2015
- ASEAN Standard for Spinach – 2015
- ASEAN Standard for Water Convolvulus- 2015
- ASEAN Standard for Chinese Cabbage- 2015
- ASEAN Standard for Fresh Shiitake Mushroom – 2015
- ASEAN Standard for Bitter Gourd – 2016Â
- ASEAN Standard for Loofah – 2016
- ASEAN Standard for Broccoli – 2016
- ASEAN Standard for Cauliflower – 2016
- ASEAN Standard for Head Lettuce  – 2016
- ASEAN Standard for Baby Corn – 2017
- ASEAN Standard for French Bean – 2017
- ASEAN Standard for Jelly Mushroom – 2017
- ASEAN Standard for Yam – 2017
- ASEAN Standard for Mature Coconut – 2018
- ASEAN Standard for Soursop – 2018
- ASEAN Standard for Taro roots (corms) – 2018
- ASEAN Standard for Calamansi/Musk Lime – 2019Â
- ASEAN Standard for Limes – 2019
- ASEAN Standard for Taro Leaves – 2019
- ASEAN Standard for Taro Stem – 2019Â
- ASEAN Standard for Tomato – 2019
e) Phytosanitary Measures
- ASEAN Phytosanitary (PS) Guidelines for Importation priorities commodities:
- ASEAN Phytosanitary Guidelines for the Importation of Rice milled – 2008
- Intra-ASEAN Phytosanitary Guidelines for the Importation of Dendrobium Cut Flowers) – 2010
- Intra-ASEAN Phytosanitary Guidelines for the Importation of Potatotuber – 2011
- Intra-ASEAN Phytosanitary Guidelines for the Importation of Paddy – 2012
- Intra-ASEAN Phytosanitary Guidelines for the Importation of Oil Palm – 2012
- Intra-ASEAN Phytosanitary Guidelines for the Importation of Banana – 2012
- Intra-ASEAN Phytosanitary Guideline for the Importation of Citrus fruit – 2013
- Intra-ASEAN Phytosanitary Guidelines for the importation of durian fruit – 2015
- Intra-ASEAN Phytosanitary Guidelines for the importation of and coffee bean for consumption – 2015
- Intra-ASEAN Phytosanitary Guidelines for the importation of mango fruit – 2016
- Intra-ASEAN Phytosanitary Guidelines for the importation of corn for planting materials – 2016
- Guidelines and Audit Check list for ASEAN Nursery Certification Scheme for Export – 2012
- Methodology for Conducting Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) – 2014
- ASEAN Guidelines for Sampling of High Volume Commodity – grains – 2019
- ASEAN Diagnostic Protocol for South American Leaf Blight (SALB) – 2018
f) Others
- ASEAN Guidelines on the Regulation, Use and Trade of Biological Control Agents (BCA) – 2014
- ASEAN Guidelines on Soil Nutrient Management – 2017
- The 10-Phases in Developing a National Crop Insurance Program: Guide Overview – 2017
Since 1977, various documents have been discussed and endorsed by AMAF, including:
- Policy Framework for Food, Agriculture and Forestry Cooperation
- Sectoral Documents
B.1 Food
Â
B.1.1 Food Security
- ASEAN Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (ARASFF): Rules and Procedures
- AIFS Framework & SPA FSÂ (2015-2020) – 2014
- Statement of ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry on Food Security and Nutrition – 2015Â
- The ASEAN Regional Guidelines on Food Security and Nutrition Policy – 2017
B.1.2 Food Safety
- Guidelines for Halal Accreditation Body: Accrediting Halal Certification Bodies
- Model Protocol for the Use of Irradiation as a Quarantine Treatment for the Export and Import of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables for ASEAN
- Harmonized Regulation on Food Irradiation for ASEAN
- ASEAN Guidelines on Risk Assessment of Agriculture-Related Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
- ASEAN General Guidelines on Halal Food – 2018
- Revised Rules and Procedures (RAP) of ARASFF – 2019
- Framework for ASEAN Regional Criteria and Indicators (C&I) for Sustainable Management of Natural Tropical Forests – 2000
- ASEAN Criteria and Indicators for Sustainable Management of Tropical Forests – 2007
- Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Format for Sustainable Forest Management in ASEANÂ – 2007
- ASEAN Guideline for the Implementation of IPF/IFF proposals for Action – 2007
- ASEAN Statement on Strengthening Forest Law Enforcement and Governance – 2007
- ASEAN Criteria and Indicators for Legality of Timber – 2009
- ASEAN Guideline on Phased Approach to Forest Certification – 2009
- ASEAN Chain of Custody Guidelines for Legal Timber and Sustainable TimberÂ
- ASEAN Common Position on Reducing Emission from Deforestation and Forest Degradation – 2011
- ASEAN Joint Submission on Methodological guidance for activities related to reducing emission from deforestation and forest degradation and role of conservation, sustainable management and enhancement of forest carbon stock in developing countries – 2010
- ASEAN Common Position to the 11th session of the United Nations Forum on Forest (UNFF) – 2015
- Strategic Plan of Action for ASEAN Cooperation on Forestry 2016-2025 (2016)
- Work Plan for Forest Law Enforcement and Governance (FLEG) in ASEAN 2016-2025 (2016)revised ASEAN Criteria and Indicators for Sustainable Management of Tropical Forests – 2017
- ASEAN Guidelines for Agroforestry Development – 2018
- Manual for Assessing Forest Law Enforcement and Governance (FLEG) Implementation in ASEAN Member States – 2018
- Regional Community Forestry Participatory Assessment Tool – 2019
- Regional Agroforestry for Climate Change Resilient Landscape Manual – 2019
- ASEAN Guidelines for Detecting and Preventing Wildlife Trafficking – 2019
- ASEAN Voluntary Code of Conduct on Imports for Forest & Timber Companies – 2019
- Chiang Mai Statement of ASEAN Ministers Responsible for CITES and Wildlife Enforcement on Illegal Wildlife Trade – 2019
- Declaration on Forest Cooperation for Peace and Prosperity – 2019
- ASEAN Common Position Paper on Forestry for Climate Action for UNFCCC COP30 – 2025
