Takehome:

• 95% of imported foods have been exempted from mandatory inspection in Vietnam, which will greatly accelerate importation procedures and overall market access times for international stakeholders.

Decree 15 issued by Vietnam Food Administration entered into force in Feb. 2018 (read CL news here), under which enterprises can now self-verify the origin and quality of imported food, and confirm the regulatory compliance of the products. ……

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