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Decree No. 46/2026/ND-CP Prescribing Detailed Implementation of a Number of Articles and Measures to Organize and Guide the Implementation of the Law on Food Safety
Local Title:
Nghị định số 46/2026/NĐ-CP quy định chi tiết thi hành một số điều và biện pháp để tổ chức, hướng dẫn thi hành Luật An toàn thực phẩm
Country/Region:
Vietnam
Competent Authority:
The Government
Type:
Regulation
Status:
To be enforced
Release Date:
2026-01-26
Implementation Date:
/
Applicable Scope:
Aquatic & aquatic products; Alcoholic products; Bakery food; Beverage; Candy products; Condiment; Egg & egg products; Food additive; Food contact materials; Food for special dietary uses; Frozen drinks; Fruits & vegetables; Grain & grain products; Health food; Infant formula food; Meat & meat products; Milk & milk products; Nutrition fortifier; Oil & oil products; Others; Others
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Summary

The Decree details the implementation of specific articles of the Law on Food Safety, covering product declaration, safety assurance for genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and food safety conditions for production and trading (specifically emphasizing GMP for health supplements). It also establishes regulations for state inspection of imported foods, including inspection methods (reduced, normal, tightened), exemptions, and procedures for export/import. Furthermore, it defines specific food categories such as health supplements, medical foods, and food for special dietary uses. Read more at ChemLinked News.

Contents

Chapter I: General Provisions

Chapter II: Registration of Conformity Declaration

Chapter III: Assurance of Food Safety in Some Specific Cases

Chapter IV: Certificate of Establishments Meeting Food Safety Conditions

Chapter V: State Inspection on Food Safety for Imported, Exported Foods and Inspection During Circulation on the Market

History
2026-04-06
Resolution No. 15/2026/NQ-CP of the Government: Suspending the Effect of Decree No. 46/2026/ND-CP Dated January 26, 2026 and Resolution No. 66.13/2026/NQ-CP Dated January 27, 2026 of the Government
In force
Release Date: 2026-04-06
Implementation Date : 2026-04-06
2026-02-04
Resolution No. 09/2026/NQ-CP on Suspending the Validity and Adjusting the Application Period of Decree No. 46/2026/ND-CP Detailing the Implementation of a Number of Articles and Measures to Organize and Guide the Implementation of the Law on Food Safety and Resolution No. 66.13/2026/NQ-CP on Declaration and Registration of Food Products
Invalid
Release Date: 2026-02-04
Implementation Date : 2026-02-04
2026-01-27
Resolution No. 66.13/2026/NQ-CP of the Government: Regulations on Declaration and Registration of Food Products
To be enforced
Release Date: 2026-01-27
Implementation Date : /
2026-01-26
Decree No. 46/2026/ND-CP Prescribing Detailed Implementation of a Number of Articles and Measures to Organize and Guide the Implementation of the Law on Food Safety
To be enforced
Release Date: 2026-01-26
Implementation Date : /
2019-04-04
Consolidated Document 09/VBHN-BYT — Decree No. 15/2018/ND-CP of the Government: Detailing the Implementation of a Number of Articles of the Law on Food Safety
In force
Release Date: 2019-04-04
Implementation Date : 2019-04-04
2018-02-02
Decree No. 15/2018/ND-CP of the Government: Detailing the Implementation of a Number of Articles of the Law on Food Safety
Invalid
Release Date: 2018-02-02
Implementation Date : 2018-02-02
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