Organization Overview
Background, Vision & Structure
History & Mandate
The Vientiane Capital Plant Quarantine Division was established to regulate, inspect, and certify phytosanitary standards across international checkpoints and within Vientiane Capital, preventing quarantine pest spread and facilitating safe agricultural trade under IPPC and ASEAN standards.
Vision & Objectives
Modernize phytosanitary inspection and certification systems to be fast, transparent, pest-free, and internationally integrated.
Key Strategic Goals:
• Prevent quarantine pests and invasive species from entering Lao PDR.
• Streamline Phytosanitary Certificate issuance using digital systems.
Organization Chart
Leadership
Head of Plant Quarantine Division
Deputy Division Heads
Checkpoint Inspection Unit
Friendship Bridge 1, Thanaleng & Wattay
Pest Diagnostics Unit
Laboratory identification & testing
Permits & Registry Unit
Import permits & GAP/GMP registration