Decision No. 23/2007/QD-BYT of the Ministry of Health issues the Regulations on State Inspection of Quality and Safety Sanitation for Imported Food, replacing the previous Decision. These regulations stipulate procedures and responsibilities for inspecting imported food.
Key points
- The Ministry of Health → issues the Regulations on State Inspection of Quality and Safety Sanitation for Imported Food
- This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette, abolishing Decision No. 1370/1997/QD-BYT.
- Implementing these regulations aims to ensure the quality and safety sanitation of imported food.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Ensuring food safety, improving public health.
- Negative impact: May increase inspection costs and procedures for import businesses.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Who does this Decision apply to?
This Decision applies to agencies and organizations responsible for conducting state inspections of quality and safety sanitation for imported food.
When does this Decision come into effect?
This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
What contents are included in the Regulations on State Inspection of Quality and Safety Sanitation for Imported Food?
The regulations stipulate procedures and responsibilities for inspecting imported food, but do not detail specific contents.
Which Decision does this Decision replace?
Decision No. 23/2007/QD-BYT abolishes Decision No. 1370/1997/QD-BYT of the Minister of Health.
What is the duration of implementation of this Decision?
This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Full text
Pursuant to …;
Regarding the issuance of the "Regulation on State Inspection of Food Safety and Quality for Imported Food"
regarding the quality and safety hygiene of imported food products"
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THE MINISTER OF HEALTH
Pursuant to Decree No. 49/2003/NĐ-CP dated May 15, 2003 of the Government, stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Health;
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 12/2003/PL-UBTVQH11 on Food Safety and Hygiene dated July 26, 2003 and Decree No. 163/2004/NĐ-CP dated September 7, 2004 of the Government detailing the implementation of certain provisions of the Ordinance on Food Safety and Hygiene;
Considering the proposal of the Director of the Legal Department and the Director of the Food Safety and Hygiene Inspection Department - Ministry of Health.
DECISION:
Article 1. Issued together with this Decision is the "Regulation on State Inspection of Food Safety and Quality for Imported Food".
Article 2. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette. The Decision No. 1370/1997/QĐ-BYT dated July 17, 1997 of the Minister of Health on the issuance of the "Regulation on State Inspection of Food Quality for Imported Food" is hereby repealed.
Article 3. The Heads of the Office, Inspectorate, Legal Department - Ministry of Health, Food Safety and Hygiene Inspection Department, Directors of Provincial Health Departments under the Central Government, Heads of relevant units under the Ministry, and Heads of Health Departments of various sectors are responsible for implementing this Decision.
DEPUTY MINISTER
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