Circular No. 17/2011/TT-BYT stipulates the limit of radioactive contamination in food, applicable to competent authorities and businesses engaged in food production and trade. This limit is determined based on corresponding National Technical Regulations.
Scope of application
Director of the Ministry of Health's Office; Director of the Ministry of Health's Inspectorate; Heads of Departments: Legal Affairs, Science and Training; Director of the Food Safety and Hygiene Inspection Bureau; Heads of units under the Ministry of Health; Directors of Health Departments of provinces and centrally governed cities.
Key points
- Director of the Ministry of Health's Office; Director of the Ministry of Health's Inspectorate; Heads of Departments: Legal Affairs, Science and Training; Director of the Food Safety and Hygiene Inspection Bureau; Heads of units under the Ministry of Health; Directors of Health Departments of provinces and centrally governed cities → must implement this Circular.
- The limit of radioactive contamination in food is applied according to corresponding National Technical Regulations.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Minimizing the risk of radioactive contamination in food, protecting consumer health.
- Negative impact: It may cause difficulties for businesses in complying with new regulations if there are no corresponding National Technical Regulations.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Who does this Circular apply to?
This Circular applies to the Director of the Ministry of Health's Office; Director of the Ministry of Health's Inspectorate; Heads of Departments: Legal Affairs, Science and Training; Director of the Food Safety and Hygiene Inspection Bureau; Heads of units under the Ministry of Health; Directors of Health Departments of provinces and centrally governed cities.
How is the limit of radioactive contamination in food defined?
The limit of radioactive contamination in food is applied according to corresponding National Technical Regulations.
When does this Circular take effect?
This Circular takes effect from the date of issuance, specifically May 17, 2011.
If there are no corresponding National Technical Regulations, how will the limit of radioactive contamination in food be applied?
In the absence of corresponding National Technical Regulations, the limit of radioactive contamination in food shall still be applied according to this Circular.
What responsibilities do competent authorities have when implementing this Circular?
Competent authorities are responsible for implementing this Circular, including the Director of the Ministry of Health's Office; Director of the Ministry of Health's Inspectorate; Heads of Departments: Legal Affairs, Science and Training; Director of the Food Safety and Hygiene Inspection Bureau; Heads of units under the Ministry of Health; Directors of Health Departments of provinces and centrally governed cities.
Full text
CIRCULAR
ISSUING REGULATIONS ON RADIATION CONTAMINATION LIMITS IN FOOD
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BASED ON THE SANITARY AND FOOD SAFETY ORDINANCE dated August 7, 2003, and DECREE NO. 163/2004/NĐ-CP dated September 7, 2004 of the Government detailing the implementation of certain provisions of the Sanitary and Food Safety Ordinance;
BASED ON DECREE NO. 188/2007/NĐ-CP dated December 27, 2007 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Health;
The Minister of Health hereby issues the Regulations on Radiation Contamination Limits in Food as follows:
Article 1. ANNEXED TO THIS CIRCULAR IS THE "REGULATIONS ON RADIATION CONTAMINATION LIMITS IN FOOD."
Article 2. THIS CIRCULAR SHALL TAKE EFFECT FROM THE DATE OF ISSUE. IF A NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION CORRESPONDING TO IT IS ISSUED, THE RADIATION CONTAMINATION LIMITS IN FOOD SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THAT NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION.
Article 3. DIRECTORS: Office Director of the Ministry of Health; Inspector General of the Ministry of Health; Heads of the Legal Affairs Department, Science and Training Department; Director of the Food Safety and Quality Control Bureau; Heads of subordinate units under the Ministry of Health; Directors of Health Departments of provinces and centrally governed cities are responsible for implementing this Circular./.
DEPUTY MINISTER
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