Quang Ninh City Police crack down on food safety violations

Quang Ninh City Police have reported the detection and handling of hundreds of violations, resulting in the seizure and destruction of a significant quantity of food products with unclear origins.

From December 15, 2025, to September 30, 2026, the Quang Ninh City Police initiated legal proceedings in 8 cases involving 27 defendants for violations of food safety regulations. Additionally, authorities have administratively processed 405 violation cases, collecting over 2.6 billion VND in fines.

The primary violations involve failing to meet food safety standards during production, processing, and the trade of products lacking clear origin. Authorities successfully seized and destroyed over 30 tons of illicit food products, including frozen animal offal, chicken feet, pork trotters, and various confectionery items of questionable quality.

The Quang Ninh City Police have issued comprehensive operational plans and proposed enhanced inter-agency coordination among local departments to improve inspection efficacy. Moving forward, the authorities will continue to inspect high-risk food facilities, focusing on thorough documentation and strict prosecution of offenders, as seen in the recent seizure of over 3,000 unoriginated food products from a truck on National Highway 18.