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Difficulties remain in ensuring food safety in Hanoi
Efforts to improve food service quality have spurred positive changes in the capital city of Hanoi, however, challenges remain in food safety control work, experts said.
Unsafe food remains a grave concern: NA
Measures to ensure food safety were a hot debate topic in the National Assembly yesterday, as NA deputies spent the whole day reviewing the implementation of food safety laws and regulations from 2011-2016.
New agency targets effective food quality controls
VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City has established a Food Safety and Hygiene Management Board, the first of its kind in the country.
HCM City toughens penalties for street food safety violations
VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Department of Health instructed relevant agencies to severely penalise small food stores and vendors on streets who continue to flout safety and hygiene regulations.
Government raises fines on food safety violations
VietNamNet Bridge – The maximum fines for food safety and hygiene violations of individuals is up to VND100 million ($5,000) and VND200 million ($10,000) for institutions instead of VND15 million ($750) as previously.
