National Assembly discusses 4 key policy groups in the proposed Food Safety Law amendment
The government presents 4 major policy groups in the draft revised Food Safety Law to the National Assembly, aiming to enhance management, risk control, and digital transformation.
During the 2nd session of the 16th National Assembly, Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan, authorized by the Prime Minister, presented the draft Law on Food Safety (amended). This is a critical step to update the legal framework to align with the practical requirements of food safety management in Vietnam.
The Ministry of Health, as the lead drafting agency, has identified four core policy groups within the draft law. The first is supply chain management based on risk assessment, strictly controlling veterinary drug residues, pesticides, and contaminants. The second is the reform of inspection mechanisms, shifting from broad oversight to focusing on high-risk products and facilities, while strengthening post-market surveillance.
The final two policy groups focus on promoting information technology and digital transformation to manage online food businesses, alongside tightening safety controls for street food and collective kitchens to prevent food poisoning. The draft also aims to unify state management authorities from the central to local levels to ensure transparency and efficiency in legal enforcement.