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Man arrested for producing fake fish sauce and detergent in An Giang
Authorities in An Giang shut down a makeshift factory producing fake consumer products right in a residential neighborhood.
Gia Lai authorities raid factory over fake coffee production
Police in Gia Lai have detained a company director for allegedly producing and selling counterfeit coffee involving several tons of ingredients and finished goods.
Hanoi police seize 60 tons of infected pork destined for human consumption
More than 700 pigs infected with African swine fever, weighing around 60 tons in total, were intercepted before reaching the market by Hanoi police, who have destroyed the diseased animals to protect public health.
Buffalo to Wagyu: Meat fraud operation makes massive illegal profits
Cheap Indian buffalo meat was injected with white powder substances to create fake Wagyu beef with marbled fat, yielding massive profits for producers in Vietnam.
Vietnam’s post-market oversight fails when social media becomes the watchdog
Recent product scandals show how regulatory agencies are reacting after public outcry, not proactively protecting consumers.
‘Safe’ farming still uncommon despite promotion of Vietgap standards
To ensure food safety, the most fundamental factor is a standardized production process in which VietGAP is considered the minimum requirement. However VietGAP-certified vegetables account for less than 1 percent of all vegetables.
Unsafe vegetables flood markets as green rice mooncakes cause frenzy
As Vietnam faces growing concerns about food safety, a new mooncake flavor captivates Hanoi’s streets ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Maggots found in Da Nang hamburger horrify local customer
A woman in Da Nang found maggots in her half-eaten hamburger, sparking outrage and prompting an official food safety inspection.
Vietnam fines celebrity MC for violating food advertising laws
Popular Vietnamese MC Hoang Linh has been fined a total of VND 107.5 million (approximately USD 4,225) for her involvement in advertising a fraudulent milk product.
Vietnam indicts former food safety chief in bribery scandal
18 people face criminal charges in a widening corruption probe involving the Ministry of Health.
Hanoi busts pork smuggling rings linked to diseased meat sales
Hanoi police have initiated legal proceedings against three cases involving the illegal slaughter and distribution of dead and diseased pigs to markets and eateries across the city.
Vietnam drafts influencer ad rules to ensure food safety
Health authorities propose new regulations on influencer marketing, including a code of conduct and stricter oversight.
Nearly 70 tons of illegal animal meat seized in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City’s economic police division has uncovered nearly 70 tons of animal organs and meat with unclear origin, following inspections of two businesses and one individual suspected of violating food safety regulations.
Spoiled offal busts stun Vietnam: ‘Horrific if it reached consumers’
A wave of alarming discoveries involving tons of decaying animal organs has shocked the public and exposed a disturbing threat to consumer health.
Binh Duong launches surprise inspections at C.P. Vietnam stores
On the morning of June 4, the Department of Animal Husbandry, Veterinary and Aquatic Affairs of Binh Duong Province launched surprise inspections at several stores operated by C.P. Vietnam Livestock Joint Stock Company within the province.
Ministry requests police probe in C.P. Vietnam food safety case
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MARD) has announced that it will request cooperation from the Ministry of Public Security to investigate the allegations surrounding C.P. Vietnam.
Three C.P. Vietnam facilities in Soc Trang lack certification
A provincial inspection has found that three out of four C.P. Vietnam facilities are operating without valid food safety documentation.
Inspection confirms viral pig photo from C.P. Vietnam contractor
A viral photo of a diseased pig sparked concerns, and C.P. Vietnam confirms it was taken at a contracted slaughterhouse in Hau Giang.
Hau Giang investigates slaughterhouses linked to C.P. Vietnam
Hau Giang authorities suspect one local facility as the site of diseased pig images shared online.
Fresh Shop in Soc Trang found with expired food safety certificate
A multi-agency inspection team in Soc Trang has discovered that the CP Fresh Shop in My Xuyen, operated by C.P. Vietnam, was functioning with an expired certificate of eligibility for food safety.
