Food manufacturers and vendors must obtain a certificate of food safety, except for those as specified below:

The application for food safety certification must include:

• – An application for food safety certification;
• – A copy of the business registration;
• – Written explanation pertaining to the satisfaction of food safety and hygiene conditions of the physical foundations, equipment, and tools as prescribed by the competent state management agencies;
• – Certificates of training in the knowledge and practice of food safety and hygiene of the establishment’s owner and those persons directly engaged/involved in food production and trading as prescribed by the line ministers or the list of officials in the food production manual as issued by the competent authorities (appointed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade).

Licensing authority: the Department of Public Health (Catering service establishments), the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the Department of Industry and Trade (food manufacturers and sellers).

Duration: 15-business days

To be issued a certificate of food safety, a food manufacturer and vendor are required to completely satisfy the conditions as prescribed by law.

The certificate of food safety is valid for three (3) years from the date of issue.

Six (6) months prior to the expiration date of the certificate, the individual or organization manufacturing and selling food must submit an application to renew it. The dossier and procedures for renewal are as prescribed by law. Applying for renewal after the existing Food Safety Certification has expired, will result in having a new Food Safety Certification issued.

It is our pleasure to consult with any individual or organization needing to secure Food Safety Certification.  Please call our friendly and experienced professionals at 0916 545 618 or  email  hung.le@cnccounsel.com   and  thanh.tran@cnccounsel.com