Product traceability is increasingly becoming a strategic safeguard for Vietnamese goods as global trade barriers shift towards stricter controls on origin, digital standards and supply-chain responsibility.

With strong and consistent direction from municipal authorities and relevant agencies, Hai Phong has made positive progress in combating IUU fishing, contributing to Vietnam’s nationwide efforts to have the EC's 'yellow card' warning on the country's seafood sector lifted, heard a recent press conference.

Vietnam's farm produce traceability system debuted during a ceremony hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment in Hanoi on December 26.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) is set to launch its product traceability system at www.verigoods.vn on December 23, aiming to boost product information transparency, safeguard consumers, and promote sustainable business growth.

The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh has temporarily established 10 fishing vessel inspection and control points at ports, wharves and storm shelters in line with recommendations from the European Commission (EC) to strengthen oversight and improve the traceability of seafood products.

Amid booming digital commerce, product traceability is emerging as the crucial “passport” for Vietnamese goods to expand globally, even as fragmented systems and weak data authentication continue to hinder its full effectiveness.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Industry and Trade, in coordination with relevant agencies, hosted a forum in Hanoi on October 9 to emphasise the critical role of identification and traceability technology in enhancing the competitiveness of Vietnamese products in both domestic and international markets.

Within the framework of the "Ensuring Timber Legality for Sustainable Forestry Development in Vietnam" forum on September 12, the Vn-WoodID application was officially launched, becoming a key tool contributing to wood traceability.

Goods traceability is not only a filter to prevent counterfeits and substandard products but also acts as a "digital passport" for Vietnamese goods to reach international markets.

VOV.VN - With strong export growth and a top-five global ranking, Vietnam’s coconut industry is gaining international recognition, but sustainable success will depend on traceability, deep processing, and brand building.