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Vietnam proposes ending three-ministry oversight of food safety

Vietnam's government has proposed putting the Ministry of Health in charge of coordinating food safety regulation nationwide, replacing a fragmented system in which three ministries share oversight of the food supply chain.

573 fake milk products circulated 4 years: oversight flaws exposed

The news that 573 fake milk products have been available in the market for four years has sparked unease among consumers.

Inspectors concentrate on food additives

 VietNamNet Bridge – Producers and businesses are only allowed to use food additives permitted by the Ministry of Health to ensure products have no negative impacts on users’ health.

MoH proposes reducing food safety red tape

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Health has proposed to the Government to reduce or simplify the number of administrative procedures in food safety management.