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Procedure NameApplying for announcement of conformity for imported products (supplements and nutrient foods not included) aiming to be used internally in production facilities, supermarkets, hotels of four stars or higher rank
Description
Category
License/Permit
Responsible Agency                   
 
Ministry of Health – Vietnam Food Administration
Address: 138A Giang Vo – Ba Dinh - Hanoi      
Phone: 04.38464489.04.38463702
Email: vfa@vfa.gov.vn
Legal base of the Procedure
  • Decree 38/2012/ND-CP detailing the implementation of a number of articles of the Law on Food Safety
  • Circular 19/2012/TT-BYT guiding the announcement of conformity or announcement of compliance with food safety regulations.
Processing time
Within 15 working days from the date of reception of adequate and valid dossier
Fee
150,000 VND/Item
 
Required Documents
No.
Document Title
Note
Dossier of announcement on conformity with regulations on food safety (2 sets)
1
The product declaration
  • For food raw materials, packing materials, instruments in direct contact with import food just aiming to service for internal production of enterprises: The declaration specified in Form 4 enclosed with Circular 19/2012/TT-BYT.
  • For imported food additives, food processing enhancers just aiming to service internal production of enterprises: The declaration specified in Form 2 enclosed with Circular 19/2012/TT-BYT.
  • For imported food just aiming to trade in supermarkets, hotels of four stars or higher rank: The declaration specified in Form 3 enclosed with Circular 19/2012/TT-BYT.
01 original copy
2
The results of testing product within 12 months of producers or the details on product information of producers; or results of testing product of the appointed testing laboratory or recognized independent testing laboratory or accepted testing laboratory.
01 original copy
General legal documents (1 set)
1
A business registration certificate with the food business line or legal entity certificate for organization and individual importing food (copy certified by the organization or individual);
01 certified photocopy
 
 
Process Steps
Step 1
 
The organization/individual shall submit the dossier to the Vietnam Food Administration - Ministry of Health
Step 2
The Vietnam Food Administration shall receive and examine the dossier:
Step 3
Reply with the written certification of the announcement of conformity with food safety regulations. In case of disapproval, the Administration shall reply in writing and clearly state relevant reasons.
 
Process Map:
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The following form/s are used in this procedure
TitleDescriptionCreated DateUpdated DateIssued By
Declaration for food, packing material, tool contact directly with imported food only aiming to used internally in production facilities. Circular 19/2012/TT-BYT29-06-201629-06-2016Ministry of HealthThis is Dowload File
Declaration for food additives, food processing enhancers just aiming to service internal production of enterprises. Circular 19/2012/TT-BYT29-06-201629-06-2016Ministry of HealthThis is Dowload File
Imported food just aiming to trade in supermarkets, hotels at four stars or higher rank Circular 19/2012/TT-BYT29-06-201629-06-2016General Department of Vietnam CustomsThis is Dowload File
This procedure applies to the following measures
NameMeasure TypeAgencyDescriptionCommentsLegal DocumentValidity ToMeasure Class
Health Certificate Required to Import Food Items only aiming to used internally in production facilities, supermarkets, hotels at four stars or higher rankSPS MeasuresMinistry of HealthImported food, processing aids and imported food-packaging tools, food packages and containers must satisfy relevant conditions prescribed in Chapter III of this Law The Ministry of Health is responsible for managing the receipt of application for registering the written publication of regulation conformity and publication of conformity with food safety regulations for the organizations and individuals producing and trading products, including: functional foods; food additives; food processing supporting substances; imported products as processed food packed available, equipment, materials for packaging and food containers Decree 38/2012/ND-CP, detailing the implementation of a number of articles of the law on food safety 02-02-2018Good