Health Ministry bans advertising of all nutritional supplements

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SaiGon GP English 2 month(s) ago

The Vietnam Food Administration, under the Ministry of Health, has banned the advertising of all nutritional supplements in any form, effective from April 26.

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Vietnam tests Chinese sunflower seeds to find dangerous chemical

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Vietnam tests Chinese sunflower seeds to find dangerous chemical

In response to Zheijiang province’s related agencies’ announcement that dried sunflower seeds produced in Zhejiang Province contain dangerous chemicals that are harmful for brain, the Vietnam Food Administration announced plans to test dried sunflower seeds imported from China for these carcinogens.

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Imported sunflower seeds to be tested for dangerous additives

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VietNam News English 3 month(s) ago

Imported sunflower seeds to be tested for dangerous additives

After Chinese e-newspapers revealed that dried sunflower seeds produced in Zhejiang Province contained dangerous levels of aluminium and talcum powder, the Vietnam Food Administration announced plans to test dried sunflower seeds imported from China for these carcinogens.

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Goat milk Danlait imported from France-Health Ministry

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Goat milk Danlait imported from France-Health Ministry

The Vietnam Food Administration under the Ministry of Health February 21 confirmed Danlait, a product marketed as ‘goat milk’ by Manh Cam Company, is imported from France, not from China like some websites released.

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Rice exports from Vietnam broke record in 2012

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Rice exports from Vietnam broke record in 2012

Rice exports from Vietnam in 2012 reached a record high of 7.72 million tons, surpassing the target of 7.7 million tons, reported the Vietnam Food Administration yesterday.

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Vietnam rice exports reach record 7.7 mln tons

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Vietnam rice exports reach record 7.7 mln tons

Vietnam’s rice exports in 2012 has reached a record high of 7.72 million tons, surpassing the 7.7 million ton target it set earlyier last year, the Vietnam Food Administration has reported.

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Food inspection to be conducted nationwide in correspondence to Tet holidays

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Food inspection to be conducted nationwide in correspondence to Tet holidays

The Vietnam Food Administration, under the Ministry of Health, said it will set up 8 inspection teams to examine the compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations in 24 provinces and cities.

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Food Administration sets new regulation on baby formula

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Hanoi Times English 5 month(s) ago

The Hanoitimes - Vietnam Food Administration announced its new regulation on formula for babies less than 12 months and from six to 36 months of age, which will take effect from June 1, 2013.

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Food Administration sets new regulation on baby formula

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Báo Dân Trí English 5 month(s) ago 1 related news

Vietnam Food Administration announced on December 26 its new regulation on formula for babies less than 12 months and from six to 36 months of age, which will take effect from June 1, 2013.

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Food Administration sets new regulation on baby formula

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SaiGon GP English 5 month(s) ago 1 related news

Vietnam Food Administration announced on December 26 its new regulation on formula for babies less than 12 months and from six to 36 months of age, which will take effect from June 1, 2013.

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Health watchdog warns of dietary supplements

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Hanoi Times English 6 month(s) ago

The Hanoitimes - Over-promotion of dietary supplements could have dangerous consequences for the general public, deputy director of the Ministry of Health's Vietnam Food Administration Nguyen Thanh Phong said.

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Food safety fines increase

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VietnamPlus English 6 month(s) ago 2 duplicate news 2 related news

The highest fine for food safety and hygiene violations will be increased threefold, according to a new decree issued by the Government.

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Vietnam recalls South Korean instant noodles from market

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SaiGon GP English 7 month(s) ago

Vietnam recalls South Korean instant noodles from market

The Vietnam Food Administration (VFA) under the Ministry of Health officially asked all importers on November 6 to recall any consignments of South Korean instant noodles, after the South Korean Embassy announced voluntary removal of instant noodles manufactured by the Nongshim Company.

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Vietnam recalls S. Korean instant noodle products

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Báo Dân Trí English 7 month(s) ago

Vietnam recalls S. Korean instant noodle products

The Vietnam Food Administration (VFA) under the Ministry of Health on November 6 has issued a voluntary recall order on two South Korean instant noodles products due them containing a potentially cancer-causing chemical.

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Infosan asked to clear South Korean instant noodle brands

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Infosan asked to clear South Korean instant noodle brands

The Vietnam Food Administration (VFA) was quick to contact the International Food Safety Authorities Network (Infosan) for confirmation after suspicions that the South Korean instant noodle brands ‘Neoguri’ and ‘Sang Sang’, manufactured by the Nongshim Company, contained a cancer-causing substance called Benzopyrene.

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