1. Vietnam issued a draft plan to unify food safety management under one focal point nationwide. 2. The reform likely expands the Vietnam Food Administration instead of creating a new agency. 3. Legal amendments and more centralized compliance procedures may follow if adopted.
On May 15, 2026, Vietnam released a draft scheme to reform Vietnam's state food safety management system. The reform aims to address long-standing overlaps and inefficiencies caused by the current division of responsibilities among three ministries: the Ministry of Health (MOH), the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, and the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT).
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China's overseas food manufacturer registration, commonly referred to as GACC/CIFER registration, has been in force since 2022 and applies to all foreign food manufacturers exporting to China. The system requires eligible producers to obtain registration prior to export, ensuring compliance with China's food safety and regulatory standards.
A new regulatory framework is set to take effect on June 1, 2026, introducing updated requirements and procedures that will further impact overseas manufacturers.
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