Notably, not only Vietnam is subject to this inspection, but MFDS requires exporting countries to ensure that food subject to inspection is produced in compliance with current Korean standards and specifications.
MFDS appreciates the cooperation and support from Vietnam and looks forward to close cooperation on food safety issues.
Accordingly, on September 25, the Vietnam National Information and Enquiry Point on Epidemiology and Animal and Plant Quarantine (SPS Vietnam) sent a document to the Plant Protection Department; Department of Quality, Processing and Market Development; Import-Export Department - Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS)'s notice to inspect Vietnamese food production and export establishments exporting to Korea.
Specifically, the Vietnam SPS Office received Official Dispatch No. 043/DSQ-TV dated September 19, 2024 from the Trade Office - Embassy of Vietnam in Korea regarding the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) announcing the inspection of Vietnamese food production and export establishments exporting to Korea.
Foods preserved with sugar will be strictly managed by Korea in the coming time. Illustration photo.
MFDS will expand the scope of foods subject to inspection to include items that have a high incidence of non-compliance at border inspection or have concerns about safety risks.
During the period from September 30, 2024 to September 29, 2025, MFDS will strengthen inspection of synthetic organic colors (Tar Color) of sugar-preserved foods (except for products that are sealed and heat-sterilized) for 7 food production facilities in Vietnam.
In Vietnam, the list of 7 enterprises that will be subject to MFDS inspection from September 30, 2024 to September 29, 2025 is: ATL Global Company Limited Branch (Lot 1, Dinh Quan Industrial Park, La Nga Commune, Dinh Quan District, Dong Nai); C&C International Food Joint Stock Company (Sub-area 20, Hat Lot Town, Mai Son, Son La); Sunrise Ins Company Limited (DT 846 Road, Hamlet 5, Doc Binh Kieu Commune, Thap Muoi, Dong Thap).
Hoang Tuan Khoa Production Service Trading Company Limited (1/2 Hamlet 4, Dong Thanh Commune, Hoc Mon, Ho Chi Minh City); One Food Vietnam Company Limited (No. 8 Dinh Tien Hoang, Ky Ba Ward, Thai Binh); Sao Khue SG Company Limited (No. 34A, Road 609, Trung Viet Hamlet, Phuoc Hiep Commune, Cu Chi, Ho Chi Minh City); Le Trung Thien Company Limited (450 Nguyen Xien, Long Thanh My Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City).
According to the Vietnam SPS Office, individuals or organizations intending to export food to Korea must be inspected by the Korean side and submit test reports from MFDS-approved laboratories when making import declarations. Accredited laboratories are not only found in Korea but also in many other countries.
"Enterprises wishing to export processed foods to Korea can contact the office for support on: discussing with Korea to agree on which indicators need to be tested before exporting, because each product may have different regulations. In addition, the list of testing laboratories has been clearly specified by the Korean side. Enterprises that test products at a laboratory other than the designated laboratory will not be recognized by the Korean side," said Mr. Ngo Xuan Nam, Deputy Director of the Vietnam SPS Office.
Source: https://danviet.vn/han-quoc-siet-kiem-tra-mau-tong-hop-cua-thuc-pham-boc-duong-van-phong-sps-viet-nam-luu-y-gi-20240925180450034.htm
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