During the peak inspection period in April-May 2026, authorities sanctioned over 5,700 food safety violations, totaling more than 22.4 billion VND in fines.
Authorities have prosecuted four individuals for using the prohibited chemical 6-Benzylaminopurine to produce over 1,000 tons of bean sprouts, posing severe health risks to consumers.
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The Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection is drafting new national standards to help farmers access safe production processes more easily and feasibly.
Ho Chi Minh City implements a plan to tighten food traceability at wholesale markets and retailers to ensure consumer safety for the 2026-2030 period.
The Standing Committee of the HCMC People's Council is preparing to deploy oversight delegations for food safety management across departments and districts.
The Ministry of Health responds to voters regarding rising cancer rates, pledging to advance scientific research and strengthen food safety oversight to protect public health.
During the 2026 Action Month for Food Safety, authorities in Nghe An province inspected and fined 325 violating establishments, totaling over 1.1 billion VND.
The Nghe An interdisciplinary inspection team has identified and proposed fines for 7 food production and business establishments due to serious food safety violations.