Food safety activities in Vietnam

Nutrition Division

Food safety activities in Vietnam

Conference Room Document proposed by Vietnam

Year of publication 2002

Author Nutrition Division

Product type Meeting

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Synopsis (short abstract) The Vietnam Food Administration is responsible for managing food hygiene, safety, and quality and has made significant progression since its establishment in 1999. Food safety remains a high priority in Vietnam with growth of export markets and increasing food imports, there is a need to rapidly build the capacity of the food Administration to reduce the threats of foodborne disease. The Food Administration has demonstrated commitment to the food safety challenges it faces, and has embarked on an innovative capacity building activity with technical assistance from the World Health Organization.

Meeting symbol GF CRD Vietnam-1

Language English

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