MINISTRY OF HEALTH ISSUES NEW GMP CERTIFICATION PROCEDURE FOR HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS

📌 On March 30, 2026, the Ministry of Health issued Decision No. 808/QĐ-BYT on the procedures for issuance and reissuance of the Certificate of Eligibility for Food Safety meeting Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for health supplements.

🔎 KEY HIGHLIGHTS FOR BUSINESSES:

✅ Standardized GMP assessment (~170 criteria)

• Covering 10 core domains: Quality Management System (QMS), personnel & training, facilities & equipment, sanitation, documentation, production, and quality control (QC).

✅ End-to-end control across the production lifecycle

• From raw material input → manufacturing process → finished product testing → post-market surveillance

✅ Implementation of GMP checklists for compliance & self-inspection

• Supporting internal audits (self-inspection) while standardizing regulatory assessment activities

✅ Engagement of industry experts in GMP appraisal

• Ensuring objectivity, scientific rigor, and consistency in evaluation

📈 REGULATORY IMPACT:

The introduction of the GMP checklist enables manufacturers to proactively self-assess compliance with food safety and GMP requirements for health supplements.
It also serves as a standardized tool for expert evaluation, supporting regulatory authorities in inspection, supervision, and food safety management.

👉Read more at: Issuance and reissuance of the Certificate of Eligibility for Food Safety meeting Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for health supplements.

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