Circular No. 17/2011/TT-BYT Issuing regulations on the limit of radioactive contamination in food

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.

문서 번호17/2011/TT-BYT
문서 유형Circular
발행 기관Ministry of Health
서명자Trịnh Quân Huấn — Thứ trưởng
업데이트26. 06. 2026
산업Health
분야Uncategorized
발행일17. 05. 2011
발효일17. 05. 2011
효력 만료일
상태In effect
✦ 스마트 요약

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.

적용 범위

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.

핵심 사항

  • 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.

🌐 이 문서의 사회적 영향

  • 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.

❓ 자주 묻는 질문

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.

전문

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

NUMBER: 17/2011/TT-BYT
HA NOI, May 17, 2011

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
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
TRINH QUAN HUAN

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