Title: Circular No. 57/2015/TT-BCT dated December 31, 2015 of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regulating conditions for food safety in small food production under the state management responsibility of MOIT

Type: Circular

Issuing Agency: Ministry of Industry and Trade

Responsible Agency: Ministry of Industry and Trade

Issuing Date: 31-12-2015

Circular No. 57/2015/TT-BCT regulates the conditions for food safety in small food production under the state management responsibility of MOIT.

General conditions for ensurance of food safety for small food establishments:

·         Owners of establishments and persons directly engaged in production must have certificate of knowledge about food safety (still valid) granted by authorized agencies.

·         The establishment owners must organize health check for themselves and for persons directly involved in the production periodically at least 01 (one) time per year.

·         Food production areas must be located in a location that is not submerged, stagnant, contaminated with dust, noxious chemicals, unaffected by animals, insects, harmful microorganisms and has a safe distance with other sources of pollution.

·         Raw materials used for food production and processing must: have clear origin, be preserved appropriately in accordance with Supplier’s conditions, standards.   

This Circular takes effect from April 15, 2016.

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