On 04 September 2018, the government promulgated Decree No. 115/2018/NĐ-CP provides on sanctioning administrative violations related to food safety. This Decree will be effective on 20 October 2018.
Accordingly, Decree No. 115/2018/NĐ-CP regulates on the sanctioning levels of administrative violations in food safety when selling street foods do not ensure food safety, specifically as follows:
1. Fining of between VND 500,000 and 1,000,000 for the following acts:
a) There are no tables, cabinets, shelves, shelves, equipment and tools in accordance with the law on display of food;
b) Uncovered food prevents dirt; It has insects and harmful insects;
c) Do not use gloves when in direct contact with cooked food, immediately;
2. Fining of between VND 1,000,000 and 3,000,000 for one of the following acts:
a) Using instruments to cook, eat, packaging materials, contain directly contact with food does not guarantee food safety;
b) Persons suffering from diseases which, according to the provisions of law, must not directly participate in the street food business
c) Using food additives to split do not comply with the law for food processing
d) Use of unsafe water for food processing; To clean equipment, tools for processing, eating;
e) Violating other regulations on food safety assurance according to the provisions of law in the street food business.
In addition, this Decree also provides for remedial measures for acts of violating food safety and hygiene conditions forcible destruction of foodstuffs for acts of violation regarding the use of additive food to be divided or shredded not in accordance with the provisions of law for food processing.
Thus, with detailed and specific regulations, Decree No. 115/2018 / ND-CP is expected to contribute to the deterrence and prevention of violations of the law on food safety and hygiene for street food business, contributing to ensure the safety of food production, protect the health of consumers.