Circular No. 08/2015/TT-BYT amends and supplements certain provisions of Circular No. 27/2012/TT-BYT on the management of food additives, including the supplementation of the list and maximum limits for types of additives. This Circular takes effect from July 1, 2015.
Scope of application
Food Safety Administration, relevant agencies, food production and trading enterprises, and food consumers.
Key points
- Food production and trading enterprises → are permitted to use food additives listed in the newly supplemented catalog, with maximum limits for each type of additive.
- Food Safety Administration → shall take the lead and coordinate in implementing guidance on the implementation of this Circular.
- Food production and trading enterprises → must comply with regulations on the management of food additives according to the new Circular.
- Food additives that have been granted a Notification of Acceptance of Compliance Declaration or a Confirmation of Compliance with Food Safety Regulations before the effective date of this Circular may continue to be used until the expiration date indicated on the current documentation.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Food production and trading enterprises will need to comply with new regulations on the management of food additives, which may encounter initial difficulties but will ultimately improve food safety quality.
- Consumers will have access to safer food, reducing health risks from the use of inappropriate food additives.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What should food production and trading enterprises do to comply with this Circular?
Enterprises need to refer to Appendix 1 of Circular No. 08/2015/TT-BYT to know the list of permitted food additives, as well as Appendix 2 regarding the maximum limits for types of additives. They must comply with regulations on the management and use of food additives according to this Circular.
When does this Circular take effect?
Circular No. 08/2015/TT-BYT takes effect from July 1, 2015.
What will happen to food products that have been granted a Notification of Acceptance of Compliance Declaration or a Confirmation of Compliance with Food Safety Regulations before the effective date of this Circular?
These products can still be used until the expiration date indicated on the current documentation.
What responsibilities does the Food Safety Administration have under this Circular?
The Food Safety Administration shall take the lead and coordinate with relevant agencies in guiding the implementation and organizing the execution of this Circular. During the implementation process, if enterprises encounter difficulties or obstacles, they can report to the Food Safety Administration for consideration and resolution.
Is it necessary to change the current documentation of food products that have been granted a Notification of Acceptance of Compliance Declaration or a Confirmation of Compliance with Food Safety Regulations?
No, these products can continue to be used until the expiration date indicated on the current documentation.
Full text
CIRCULAR
Amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circular No. 27/2012/TT-BYT dated November 30, 2012 of the Minister of Health guiding the management of food additives
Pursuant to Circular No. 27/2012/TT-BYT dated November 30, 2012 of the Minister of Health guiding the management of food additives
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Pursuant to the Food Safety Law dated June 17, 2010;
On the basis of Decree No. 38/2012/NĐ-CP dated April 25, 2012 of the Government detailing a number of articles of the Food Safety Law;
Pursuant to Decree No. 63/2012/NĐ-CP dated August 31, 2012 of the Government stipulating functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Health;
At the proposal of the Director of the Food Safety Administration;
The Minister of Health issues this Circular amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circular No. 27/2012/TT-BYT dated November 30, 2012 of the Minister of Health guiding the management of food additives:
Article 1. Amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circular No. 27/2012/TT-BYT dated November 30, 2012 of the Minister of Health guiding the management of food additives (hereinafter referred to as Circular No. 27/2012/TT-BYT) as follows:
1. Supplementing Appendix 1 List of permitted food additives issued together with Circular No. 27/2012/TT-BYT as follows:
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INS |
NAME OF ADDITIVE |
FUNCTION |
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Vietnamese |
English |
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153 |
Vegetable carbon |
Carbon plant |
Coloring agent |
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163(v) |
Red cabbage color |
Color red cabbage |
Coloring agent |
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363 |
Succinic acid |
Acid succinic |
Acid regulator - |
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515(ii) |
Potassium hydrogen sulfate |
Sulfate potassium hydrogen |
Acid regulator |
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639 |
DL-Alanine |
Alanine, DL- |
Flavor enhancer |
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640 |
Glycine |
Glycin |
Flavor enhancer |
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958 |
Glycyrrhizin |
Glycyrrhzin |
Flavor enhancer, sweetener |
2. Amending and supplementing Appendix 2 Maximum limits for food additives in food issued together with Circular No. 27/2012/TT-BYT according to the amended and supplemented maximum limits for some food additives issued together with this Circular.
3. Amending and supplementing Article 7 Transitional provisions as follows: Food additives, food products using food additives that have been granted a Notification of Acceptance of Declaration of Conformity or Confirmation of Declaration of Compliance with Food Safety Regulations before the date this Circular takes effect shall continue to be used until the expiration date stated on the Notification or Confirmation.
Article 2. Implementation clause
1. This Circular takes effect from July 1, 2015.
2. The Food Safety Authority is responsible for leading and coordinating with relevant agencies to guide implementation and organize the enforcement of this Circular. Any difficulties or obstacles during implementation should be reported to the Food Safety Authority (Ministry of Health) for consideration and resolution.
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