Decision No. 18/2007/QD-BYT on Issuing the "Regulation on Management of Rapid Food Safety Testing"

Decision No. 18/2007/QD-BYT of the Ministry of Health issuing the Regulation on Management of Rapid Food Safety Testing applies to healthcare facilities and related entities. The Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Document No.18/2007/QĐ-BYT
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Health
Signed byTrịnh Quân Huấn — Thứ trưởng
Updated29/06/2026
SectorHealth
FieldUncategorized
Issued date27/02/2007
Effective date25/03/2007
Expiry date01/07/2010
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 18/2007/QD-BYT of the Ministry of Health issuing the Regulation on Management of Rapid Food Safety Testing applies to healthcare facilities and related entities. The Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Scope of application

Healthcare facilities and entities related to rapid food safety testing.

Key points

  • Healthcare facilities → carry out rapid food safety testing in accordance with the provisions of the Regulation.
  • There are no specific provisions regarding rights, obligations, amounts, rates, thresholds, deadlines, or special conditions.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Strengthening the management of rapid food safety testing quality, protecting consumer health.
  • Negative impact: May cause difficulties for healthcare facilities in implementing new regulations.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who does this Decision apply to?

The Decision applies to healthcare facilities and entities related to rapid food safety testing.

When does this Decision take effect?

The Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

What can healthcare facilities do under this Decision?

Healthcare facilities may conduct rapid food safety testing in accordance with the provisions of the Regulation on Management of Rapid Food Safety Testing.

Does this Decision specify amounts or rates?

There are no specific provisions regarding amounts, rates in this Decision.

Full text

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 18/2007/QĐ-BYT
Date: February 27, 2007

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the issuance of the "Regulation on the Management of Rapid Food Safety Testing"

 for food safety

__________________

THE MINISTER OF HEALTH

Pursuant to Decree No. 49/2003/NĐ-CP dated May 15, 2003 on the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Health;

Pursuant to Ordinance No. 12/2003/PL-UBTVQH on Food Safety and Hygiene dated July 26, 2003 of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly and Decree No. 163/2004/NĐ-CP dated September 7, 2004 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Food Safety and Hygiene Ordinance.

At the proposal of the Director of the Department of Science and Training, the Director of the Legal Department, and the Director of the Food Safety and Hygiene Inspection Department of the Ministry of Health,

DECISION:

Article 1. The attached "Regulation on the Management of Rapid Food Safety Testing" is hereby issued.

Article 2. The Standard Measurement Quality Control Department shall be responsible for organizing and guiding the implementation of the Regulations adopted herein.

Article 3. The following officials are responsible for implementing this Decision: Director of the Office, Inspector General, Director of the Legal Department, Director of the Department of Science and Training, Director of the Food Safety and Hygiene Inspection Department of the Ministry of Health, Directors of Provincial Health Services under central cities and provinces, Heads of units directly under the Ministry of Health, and Heads of health sectors.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Trịnh Quân Huấn
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