On August 30, 2019, the Ministry of Health issued Circular No. 25/2019 / TT-BYT providing for traceability of food products under the management of the Ministry of Health. This Circular will take effect from October 16, 2019.
Accordingly, Circular 25/2019 / TT-BYT regulating traceability of food products under the management of the Ministry of Health stipulates 05 requirements for food production and trading establishments. Specifically:
– Establishing a data system for traceability of food products, keeping full information about product lots, origins, product safety, raw materials, production, processing and storage processes and business.
– Store and maintain this information data system for at least 12 months from the expiry date of the batch of products, 24 months from the date of manufacture of the batch of products, for containers and containers. Direct contact with food and food products does not require an expiry date.
– Traceability of products as prescribed and report in writing the results of implementation to the competent authorities within 5 working days after discovering or receiving the warning information from organizations and individuals. or upon request of a competent authority.
– Analyzing and determining the causes of unsafety to the lots of products to be traced. In case of unsafe products, it must be recalled and handled.
– Apply the product traceability data system according to identification codes at the request of competent authorities.
As such, Circular No. 25/2019/TT-BYT has clearly defined the requirements and responsibilities of food business establishments to ensure product traceability. This regulation not only enhances and ensures the efficiency in production activities of food businesses, but also ensures the effectiveness of the management of food products origin in the market.