Circular No. 11/2013/TT-BYT guiding the designation of regulation conformity certification organizations for prepackaged processed foods; food additives; food processing aids; and packaging and utensils in direct contact with food.

Subject: Food & nutrition
Keyword: Food quality control/food safety Inspection Hygiene/sanitary procedures Packaging/labelling Food additives Registration Certification
Geographical area: Asia, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes: This Circular enters into force on 23 May 2013.

Abstract: This Circular, consisting of 9 articles divided into four Chapters, establishes the requirements and procedures for certifying foodstuff organizations. It specifies for prepackaged processed food; food additives; food processing aids; and packaging and utensils in direct contact with food subject to relevant technical regulations; responsibilities of receiving agencies and designated regulation conformity certification organizations. The Circular is divided as follows: General Provisions (Chap.
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