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Circular No. 45/2012/TT-BCT providing in ­process inspection of food quality and safety under the state management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Country/Territory
Viet Nam
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Công Báo nos. 29-30, 19 January 2013.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Inspection Hygiene/sanitary procedures Packaging/labelling Food additives Milk/dairy products Beverages
Geographical area
Asia, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Circular enters into force on 20 February 2013.
Abstract

This Circular, consisting of 17 articles divided into four Chapters, provides the principles, order and procedures for in-process inspection of food quality and safety under the state management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, including: 1. Beer-liquor-soft drink; 2. Processed milk; 3. Vegetable oil; 4. Processed flour and starch products; 5. Confectionery and jam; 6. Packages and containers of the products specified at Points 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of this article. This Circular applies to: 1. Organizations and individuals producing food products above specified and having registered relevant production and business lines in accordance with Vietnam's law. 2. Other related agencies, organizations and individuals. This Circular is divided as follows: General Provisions (Chap. I); Order and Procedures for In­-Process Inspection of Food Quality and Safety (Chap. II); Responsibilities and Powers of Inspection Agencies, Inspection Teams and Related Organizations and Individuals (Chap. III); Implementation Provisions (Chap. IV). The Appendix VII lists Production Establishments Subject to Food Quality and Safety Inspection by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

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