Circular No. 11/2018/TT-BNNPTNT promulgates the National Technical Regulation on wholesale markets and agricultural, forestry, and aquatic product auction markets to ensure food safety. This document specifies detailed requirements regarding hygiene, quality management, and business conditions for the aforementioned types of markets.
Scope of application
Wholesale markets, agricultural, forestry, and aquatic product auction markets
Key points
- Wholesale markets, agricultural, forestry, and aquatic product auction markets must comply with food safety hygiene regulations (Article 3).
- Markets must have appropriate waste collection and disposal systems (Article 4).
- There must be separate areas for storing fresh and frozen agricultural products (Article 5).
- Markets must have dedicated staff responsible for food safety (Article 6).
- Markets must comply with regulations concerning the control and labeling of goods (Article 7).
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Enhance the quality management of agricultural products to ensure consumer health.
- Difficulties for small markets that cannot meet new technical requirements.
- Improve the reputation and position of wholesale markets in the agricultural product distribution system.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What hygiene and food safety conditions must wholesale markets meet?
Must comply with regulations on hygiene, quality management, and business conditions (Article 3).
Are there specific requirements for waste collection and disposal at markets?
Must have appropriate waste collection and disposal systems (Article 4).
What storage areas for agricultural products must wholesale markets have?
Must have separate areas for storing fresh and frozen agricultural products (Article 5).
What duties do food safety specialists have?
Must have a dedicated staff responsible for food safety (Article 6).
Are there any regulations on the control and labeling of goods at markets?
Markets must comply with regulations concerning the control and labeling of goods (Article 7).
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CIRCULAR
ISSUING THE NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION ON WHOLESALE MARKETS AND AUCTION MARKETS FOR AGRICULTURAL, FOREST, AND FISHERY PRODUCTS - REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD SAFETY
agriculture, forestry and fisheries - Requirements for ensuring food safety"
Pursuant to Decree No. 15/2017/NĐ-CP dated February 17, 2017 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;
Pursuant to the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations dated June 29, 2006;
Pursuant to the Food Safety Law dated June 17, 2010;
AT THE REQUEST OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT AND THE DIRECTOR OF THE QUALITY CONTROL DEPARTMENT FOR AGRICULTURAL, FORESTRY AND FISHERY PRODUCTS,
THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT ISSUES THIS CIRCULAR TO ISSUE THE NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION ON WHOLESALE MARKETS AND AUCTION MARKETS FOR AGRICULTURAL, FOREST, AND FISHERY PRODUCTS - REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD SAFETY.
Article 1. ATTACHED TO THIS CIRCULAR IS QCVN 02-30:2018/BNNPTNT, THE NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION ON WHOLESALE MARKETS AND AUCTION MARKETS FOR AGRICULTURAL, FOREST, AND FISHERY PRODUCTS - REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD SAFETY.
Article 2. EFFECTIVE DATE
1. THIS CIRCULAR SHALL TAKE EFFECT FROM APRIL 1, 2019.
2. THIS CIRCULAR REPLACES CIRCULAR NO. 24/2014/TT-BNNPTNT DATED AUGUST 19, 2014 OF THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT ON CONDITIONS FOR ENSURING FOOD SAFETY IN WHOLESALE MARKETS AND AUCTION MARKETS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
Article 3. THE HEAD OF THE MINISTRY’S OFFICE, THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT, THE DIRECTOR OF THE QUALITY CONTROL DEPARTMENT FOR AGRICULTURAL, FORESTRY AND FISHERY PRODUCTS, THE HEADS OF THE ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS CONCERNED ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THIS CIRCULAR./.
DEPUTY MINISTER
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