As Vietnam faces increasing challenges with counterfeit goods, food safety violations, and trade fraud, traceability is no longer optional — it is becoming a legal requirement and strategic necessity for producers and businesses. From Voluntary to Mandatory: Traceability in Vietnam On March 28, 2024, Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology issued Circular 02/2024/TT-BKHCN, which came…
Today, supply chains connecting as networks around the world, they require synergies to manage cross-border transactions and keep businesses operating efficiently and profitably. Traceability acts as an intermediary connecting this network. From a consumer perspective Consumers in the future are conscious consumers. They no longer consume food without thinking about the serious consequences that the…
The Free Trade Agreement between Vietnam and the European Union (EVFTA) is expected to create a series of export opportunities for agricultural products, especially Vietnamese fruits. Businesses need to follow the traceability rules to seize opportunities to approach the EU market. Potential of EU market Currently, the EU is in top 4 largest export markets…
The main concern of any traceability system is public health. By using traceability, you can significantly lower the risk with an effective food traceability system. What is food Traceability? Traceability is the ability to trace all processes from procurement of raw materials to production, consumption and necessary information such as manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors is…
In The United States, the government and the people are very concerned about product quality and food safety. Therefore, in the United States, there are many laws related to food safety and traceability such as: Health Security Law, Federal Law on Food, Pharmaceutical product and Cosmetic, Amended Law on Food Safety, Farm Bill. Here are…
Traceability is not a new concept in Vietnam, but it still hasn’t been widely applied yet, because both manufacturing companies and consumers haven’t realized the importance and value of traceability. TRU is a new word for businesses in Vietnam, it closely related to traceability. You should know more about TRU to better understand about traceability….
HACCP is required by many countries around the world to apply in food production and processing. Currently, many exporters in Vietnam have applied HACCP standards in production and processing to meet the requirements of many countries in the world. What is HACCP? HACCP means Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points. This is a system established…
Strictly doing traceability for Vietnamese agricultural products is the right advice in the real situation because many markets around the world are increasingly demanding for Vietnamese goods. Among them are fastidious markets such as EU, US, Japan,… and even the Chinese market. China is no longer an easy market According to information from the General…
Today, the requirements for safe food are more important than what the food is. Food poisoning caused by dirty food has a significant impact on the overall development of countries. Therefore, consumers are more and more careful in choosing products. With the responsibility to ensure the health of people, the government from many countries enforce…
On March 8, 2020, The Department of Animal Health under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said the Russian animal and phytosanitary quarantine agency had sent an official notice to the department, allowing imports of Vietnamese processed chicken products. To make inroads into the selective market, Vietnamese firms need to meet strict standards on…
