Tiếng Việt
On 27 January 2026, the Government of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam issued Resolution No. 66.13/2026/NQ-CP, setting out detailed provisions on food standard self-declaration and registration of food product declarations prior to their placement on the Vietnamese market.
This Resolution enters into force as of the date of issuance and shall remain effective until a legal instrument replacing the Law on Food Safety No. 55/2010/QH12 is promulgated, but in any event no later than 28 February 2027.
Article 1. Scope of Regulation and Applicable Entities
- This Resolution governs the following activities:
a) Food standard self-declaration;
b) Registration of food product declarations. - This Resolution applies to:
a) Domestic and foreign organizations and individuals engaged in the manufacture, importation, and trading of food products in Viet Nam;
b) Food products falling within the scope prescribed in the annexes and relevant provisions of this Resolution.
Article 2. Food Products Subject to Declaration and Registration
Food products required to undergo standard self-declaration or registration prior to market circulation include, but are not limited to:
a) Processed and pre-packaged foods;
b) Food additives and processing aids;
c) Utensils, packaging, and materials intended to come into direct contact with food that are not subject to national technical regulations;
d) Micronutrients;
e) Health supplements (functional foods);
f) Medical nutrition foods;
g) Foods for special dietary uses;
h) Dietary supplements;
i) Nutritional products intended for children under 36 months of age.
Article 3. Food Standard Self-Declaration Procedures
3.1. Obligation to Declare
Organizations and individuals responsible for placing food products on the market shall carry out standard self-declaration in respect of products specified in Article 2 where such products:
a) Are not subject to applicable national technical regulations;
b) Are not covered by conformity certification organizations;
c) Are not subject to prescribed conformity assessment methods.
3.2. Declaration Dossier
A standard self-declaration dossier shall comprise:
a) A Food Standard Self-Declaration Form prepared in accordance with Form No. 01 appended to this Resolution;
b) Product testing results valid for a period not exceeding 12 months, issued by testing laboratories accredited in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025, covering all applicable quality and food safety criteria;
c) A letter of authorization, where the declaration is made by an authorized entity.
3.3. Submission and Disclosure
The declaration dossier may be submitted through:
a) The National Public Service Portal or the National Single Window Portal;
b) Postal services;
c) Direct submission to the competent state authority.
Within 15 working days from the date of receipt of a complete and valid dossier, if the competent authority raises no objections, the declaration shall be publicly disclosed on the electronic information system in accordance with applicable regulations.
Article 4. Exemptions
The following cases are exempt from the obligation to carry out standard self-declaration:
a) Products or raw materials used exclusively for the manufacture or processing of goods for export;
b) Raw materials or semi-finished products not circulated on the domestic market;
c) Imported products or materials intended solely for aid purposes, testing, or scientific research.
Final Provisions
The issuance of Resolution No. 66.13/2026/NQ-CP constitutes a significant measure to strengthen the legal framework for food safety management by:
- Enhancing regulatory transparency and enterprise accountability prior to market placement;
- Preventing reliance on outdated testing results that do not accurately reflect product quality;
- Establishing a clear legal basis for post-market inspection, supervision, and enforcement.
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