Key Documents
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
B.1.1 Food Security
- AIFS Framework & SPA FS (2015-2020) – 2014
- Statement of ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry on Food Security and Nutrition – 2015
- 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 Agriculture
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 ASOA – 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 – 2007
- 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 – 2010
- ASEAN Standard for Cucumber – 2010
- ASEAN Standard for Melon – 2010
- ASEAN Standard for Salacca – 2010
- 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 – 2013
- 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)
- 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 – 2016
- 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 – 2019
- ASEAN Standard for Limes – 2019
- ASEAN Standard for Taro Leaves – 2019
- ASEAN Standard for Taro Stem – 2019
- 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
B.1.1 Food Security
- ASEAN Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (ARASFF): Rules and Procedures
- AIFS Framework & SPA FS (2015-2020) – 2014
- Statement of ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry on Food Security and Nutrition – 2015
- 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
B.2.2 Livestock
- ASEAN Criteria for Accreditation of Livestock Establishment:
- Day-Old Chicks (and Hatching Eggs) & Day-Old Ducklings (and Hatching Eggs) – 2000
- Cattle and Buffaloes for Slaughter – 2002
- Cattle and Buffaloes for Breeding – 2002
- Poultry for Breeding – 2002
- Poultry for Laying – 2003
- Chicken Table Egg – 2003
- Pig for Breeding – 2003
- Pig for Slaughter – 2004
- Chicken for Slaughter – 2004
- Sheep and Goats for Breeding – 2005
- Sheep and Goats for Slaughter – 2005
- Ducks for Slaughter – 2005
- ASEAN Criteria for Accreditation of Livestock Product Establishments for:
- Poultry Slaughterhouse – 2003
- Pig slaughterhouse – 2003
- Cattle Slaughterhouses for the Production of Frozen or Chilled Beef – 2005
- Meat Processing – 2008
- Milk Processing Establishment – 2009
- Manufacturing Meat Products in Hermetically-Sealed Containers – 2011
- ASEAN Biosecurity Manual for Commercial Poultry Farming – 2011
- Regional Strategy for Epidemiology Capacity Building in ASEAN – 2013
- Regional Strategic Framework for Laboratory Capacity Building and Networking in Southeast Asia – 2013
- ASEAN Rabies Elimination Strategy – 2014
- Agreement on establishment of the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Animal Health and Zoonoses (ACCAHZ) – 2016
- The Plan of Action for the ASEAN Rabies Elimination Strategy (ARES) – 2016
- Certificate of Approval for the Re-accreditation of National Veterinary Drug Assay Laboratory (NVDAL) – 2016
- ASEAN Guidelines on Prudent Use of Antimicrobials in Livestock – 2017
- Guidelines on Compartmentalisation of Livestock Production for Ruminant Farm – 2017
- ASEAN Animal Identification and Traceability Systems – 2017
- Implementation Mechanism of the Regional Strategic Communication Framework for Livestock – 2017
- ASEAN Regional Strategy on AMR Communication – 2017
ASEAN GAHP
- ASEAN GAHP for Broilers and Layers, Food Safety Module & ASEAN GAHP Strategic Plan – 2014
- ASEAN Good Animal Husbandry Practices (GAHP) for Animal Welfare and Environmental Sustainability Module – 2016
- Good Animal Husbandry Practices (GAHP) for Pig Farm – 2018
Animal vaccine
- Protocols for the Endorsement of FMD Free Zones in ASEAN Countries
- ASEAN Standards for Animal Vaccines – on going
- Manual of ASEAN Code of Practice for the Commercial Storage, Transportation and Handling of Animal Vaccines – 1998
- Manual of ASEAN Rules and Procedures for the Registration of Animal Vaccines – 2005
- Manual of ASEAN Accreditation Criteria for Animal Vaccine Testing Laboratories – 2000
- ASEAN Guidelines on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Animal Vaccines ) – 2014
- Manual for Accreditation of Animal Vaccine Testing laboratories in ASEAN Member Countries – 2000
- Manual of ASEAN Rules and Procedures for the Registration of Animal Vaccines – 1997 & rev. – 2005
- Mechanism for the ASEAN Registration of Animal Vaccine – 2017
- Protocol for Recognition of ASEAN Reference Laboratories for Animal Vaccines Testing – 2017
Avian Influeanza
- Roadmap for an HPAI-free ASEAN Community 2020 – 2010
- Ministerial Statement on “ASEAN Cooperation on Animal Health and Zoonoses: Avian Influenza and Beyond” – 2010
- Executive Report on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) – 2012
B.2.3 Fisheries
- Regional Technical Guidelines on Early Warning System for Aquatic Animal Health Emergencies (2019)
- Regional Guidelines on Cold Chain Management for Seafood (2019)
- Manual of ASEAN Good Shrimp Farm Management Practice – 1997
- Manual on Practical Guidelines for the Development of High Health Penaeus monodon Broodstock – 2000
- Harmonization of Hatchery Production of Penaeus monodon in ASEAN Countries – 2000
- Guidelines on Development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Health Certification and Quarantine Measures for the Responsible Movement of Live Food Finfish – 2007
- Hazard Guide – A Guide to the Identification and Control of Food Safety Hazards in the Production of Fish and Fisheries Products in the ASEAN Region – 2007
- Standard on ASEAN Good Aquaculture Practices (GAP) for Shrimp Farming and its Strategic Plan of Action – 2011
- Resolution on Sustainable Fisheries for Food Security for the ASEAN Region Towards 2020 and plan of action on Sutainable Fisheries for Food Security for the ASEAN Region Towards 2020 – 2011
- ASEAN Guidelines for the Use of Chemicals in Aquaculture and Measures to Eliminate the Use of Harmful Chemicals – 2013
- ASEAN Guidelines for Good Aquaculture Practices (ASEAN GAqP) on Food Fish – 2014
- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Responsible Movement of Live Aquatic Animals in ASEAN – 2015
- Template on the Arrangement on the Equivalence of Fishery Products Inspection and Certification Systems – 2015
- ASEAN Guidelines for Preventing the Entry of Fish and Fishery Products from IUU Fishing Activities into the Supply Chain – 2015
- ASEAN Regional Plan of Action for the Management of Fishing Capacity (RPOA-Capacity) – 2016
- Regional Guidelines on Traceability System for Aquaculture Products in the ASEAN Region – 2016
- Joint Declaration on Regional Cooperation for Combating IUU Fishing and Enhancing the Competitiveness of ASEAN Fish and Fishery Products – 2016
- ASEAN Catch Documentation Scheme for Marine Capture Fisheries – 2017
- Regional Guidelines on Cold Chain Management for Seafood – 2018
- Regional Technical Guidelines on Early Warning System for Aquatic Animal Health Emergencies– 2018
B.2.4 Agriculture Training and Extension
- Working Together with Fruits Growers : IPM Durian Extension – 1999
- Think IPM and Take Action: A Brief Explanation about Integrated Pest Management – 1999
- Durian Grower’s IPM Notebook – 1999
B.2.5 Agriculture Cooperatives
B.2.6 Agricultural Research and Development
- ASEAN RAI Alignment Assessment Tool Guidance
- ASEAN Public-Private Partnership Regional Framework for Technology Development in the Food, Agriculture and Forestry Sectors – 2017
- Second Volume of ASEAN Regional Guidelines for Promoting Climate Smart Agriculture Practices – 2017
- AMAF’s Approach on Gender Mainstreaming in the Food, Agriculture And Forestry Sectors – 2018
- ASEAN Guidelines on Promoting Responsible Investment in Food, Agriculture and Forestry – 2018
B.3 Forestry
- 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 ASEAN – 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 Timber
- 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