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Decision No. 228/1999/QD-TTg adding the objective of ensuring foodstuff quality, hygiene and safety to the National Target Program for Elimination of a Number of Social Diseases and Dangerous Epedemics.

Country/Territory
Viet Nam
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Cong Bao, No. 3 of 22 January 2000, p. 9.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Policy/planning Toxicity/poisoning
Geographical area
Asia, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

This Decision places food hygiene and quality on the list of targets for the elimination of diseases affecting the population. The objective is to control food contamination and supervise food quality. The Ministry of Health shall direct the Steering Committee of the national Target program for the Elimination of a Number of Social Diseases and Dangerous Epidemics to select key projects in accordance with selected targets.

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