Tag: food safety
CP Vietnam did not violate food safety regulations: report
A police investigation has ruled that a livestock company did not violate food safety regulations after images showing poor quality meat circulated on social media.
Vietnam attends SPS Committee meeting on food safety and animal and plant health
VOV.VN - The 92nd annual meeting of the Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Committee) opened on June 18 at the headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Vietnam highlights science-driven food safety on World Food Safety Day
The National Institute of Animal Science (NIAS), with support from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), and the World Health Organisation (WHO), hosted a forum in Hanoi on June 7 to celebrate World Food Safety Day under the theme “Food Safety: Science in Action”.
Da Nang steps up food safety efforts for 2025 International Fireworks Festival
VOV.VN - With visitor numbers surging for the 2025 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival at the start of summer, the central Da Nang city has stepped up inspections to ensure food hygiene across markets and eateries.
PM orders swift action in fake powdered milk scandal
VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 17 signed an official telegram, directing urgent measures to address the production and distribution of counterfeit milk products recently discovered by the police.
Party leader To Lam raises food safety issues during meeting with Hanoi voters
VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam asked Hanoi not to compromise on food safety during his meeting with local voters on April 17 ahead of the coming ninth session of the National Assembly.
Public security ministry proposes heavier fines, jail time for unsafe food trade
The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) has proposed a penalty of up to 20 years in prison and VND3 billion (US$116,000) for food safety offences.
37 hospitalized in Ho Chi Minh City after eating banh mi
VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Food Safety Department has collected samples for testing to determine the cause of 37 people being hospitalized with suspected food poisoning after eating banh mi (Vietnamese baguette).
Exporters advised to update Singapore’s food safety, security act
Vietnamese industry associations and businesses should stay updated on Singapore’s new regulations on food security and safety, following the country’s enactment of laws to tighten management in this sector, according to Trade Counsellor of Vietnam in Singapore Cao Xuan Thang.
Businesses advised to adapt to EU food safety standards
Businesses have been advised to develop comprehensive strategies for the European Union (EU) market to ensure consistent compliance with the market’s evolving food safety standards, particularly those concerning novel foods and composite products.
