Decision No. 3074/2004/QĐ-BYT on allowing the application of 12 rapid tests for chemical contamination in food issued by the Minister of Health

Decision No. 3074/2004/QĐ-BYT allows the application of 12 rapid tests for chemical contamination in food produced in Thailand to ensure food quality and hygiene safety.

Document No.3074/2004/QĐ-BYT
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Health
Signed byTrần Chí Liêm — Thứ trưởng
Updated12/06/2026
SectorHealth
Issued date06/09/2004
Effective date06/09/2004
Expiry date15/02/2026
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 3074/2004/QĐ-BYT allows the application of 12 rapid tests for chemical contamination in food produced in Thailand to ensure food quality and hygiene safety.

Scope of application

Departments of Health of provinces/cities directly under the central government, units subordinate to the Ministry of Health, and Heads of Health of various sectors

Key points

  • Allows the application of 12 rapid tests for chemical contamination in food produced in Thailand (Article 1).
  • This Decision takes effect 15 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette (Article 2).
  • Repeals Decision No. 1928/2003/QĐ-BYT and Decision No. 4527/2003/QĐ-BYT of the Minister of Health (Article 3)
  • Relevant agencies and units are responsible for implementing this Decision (Article 4).
  • The Decision does not specify specific fines.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Enhances the ability to control food quality and hygiene safety.
  • Helps competent authorities quickly detect chemical contamination in food, protecting consumer health.
  • Subordinate units of the Ministry of Health and Departments of Health have additional tools to test food quality.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How many rapid detection tests does the Decision allow for application?

12 rapid tests for chemical contamination in food produced in Thailand.

When does the Decision take effect?

15 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Which legal documents does this Decision replace?

Repeals Decision No. 1928/2003/QĐ-BYT and Decision No. 4527/2003/QĐ-BYT.

Who is responsible for implementing this Decision?

Director of the Office, Head of the Science and Training Department, Head of the Legal Affairs Department, Director of the Food Safety and Hygiene Control Agency, Directors of Health Departments of provinces/cities directly under the central government, and Heads of units subordinate to the Ministry of Health.

Does the Decision specify fines?

There are no specific fine provisions in this Decision.

Full text

MINISTRY OF HEALTH
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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Number: 3074/2004/QĐ-BYT

Hanoi, September 6, 2004

Pursuant to …;

REGARDING THE PERMISSIBLE USE OF 12 QUICK TESTING METHODS FOR CHEMICAL CONTAMINATION IN FOOD

HOÁ HỌC TRONG THỰC PHẨM

MINISTER OF HEALTH

- Pursuant to Decree No. 49/2003/NĐ-CP dated May 15, 2003 of the Government on the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Health;
- Pursuant to Decree No. 86/CP dated December 8, 1995 of the Government on the delegation of responsibilities for managing the quality of goods;
- Considering the evaluation opinions on quick testing methods for food safety hygiene from the Preventive Medical Centers of provinces/cities directly under the central government and the proposal of the Evaluation Council of quick testing kits for food safety hygiene produced in Thailand held on August 4, 2004;
- At the request of: The Director of the Department of Science and Training, The Director of the Department of Legal Affairs, The Director of the Food Safety and Hygiene Inspection Agency - Ministry of Health,

Pursuant to …;

Article 1. Permit the use of 12 quick testing methods for chemical contamination in food produced in Thailand (Annexed List attached hereto)

Article 2. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Article 3. Repeal Decision No. 1928/2003/QĐ-BYT dated June 6, 2003 and Decision No. 4527/2003/QĐ-BYT dated August 27, 2003 of the Minister of Health.

Article 4. The Heads of the Office, Directors of the Department of Science and Training, Directors of the Department of Legal Affairs, Directors of the Food Safety and Hygiene Inspection Agency, Directors of Provincial Health Departments, Heads of units directly under the Ministry of Health, and Heads of health departments of relevant sectors are responsible for implementing this Decision./.

DEPUTY MINISTER OF HEALTH
DEPUTY MINISTER


Tran Chi Lien

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