Vietnam's bold plan to overhaul food safety laws and tighten oversight
Vietnam is set to overhaul its food safety laws to address growing risks in the supply chain. The proposed changes aim to strengthen prevention, improve traceability, and introduce stricter penalties for violations. Experts have highlighted weaknesses in current regulations, particularly in small-scale farming and online sales. The rapid expansion of e-commerce and online food sales has created new challenges for food safety oversight. Authorities now face difficulties tracking products and enforcing standards across digital platforms. At the same time, gaps remain in traditional production chains, especially in manual slaughtering and small farming operations.
The draft amendments focus on four key policy areas. These include tightening state management, preventing chemical misuse, and improving risk control. A national food safety database is proposed to centralise information, reduce regulatory overlap, and enhance traceability from farm to consumer. Under the revised law, electronic traceability would become mandatory for meat and animal products. This move aims to close loopholes in the current system, where illegal slaughtering and banned substances still slip through. Higher penalties for violations are also on the table, alongside clearer responsibilities for businesses and inspectors.
The changes would shift Vietnam’s approach from reactive measures to proactive risk prevention. Stricter controls, digital tracking, and tougher penalties are designed to protect consumers more effectively. If approved, the revised law would mark a significant step toward modernising the country’s food safety framework.
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