Decision No. 3235/2004/QĐ-BYT on allowing the implementation of five rapid food quality hygiene and safety testing trials

This Decision allows the implementation of five rapid food quality hygiene and safety testing trials proposed by the Preventive Health Centers of provinces/cities directly under the Central Government. These trials will be implemented in Vietnam and shall take effect fifteen days after publication in the Official Gazette.

Document No.3235/2004/QĐ-BYT
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Health
Signed byTrần Chí Liêm — Thứ trưởng
Updated30/06/2026
SectorHealth
FieldUncategorized
Issued date16/09/2004
Effective date12/10/2004
Expiry date01/09/2019
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

This Decision allows the implementation of five rapid food quality hygiene and safety testing trials proposed by the Preventive Health Centers of provinces/cities directly under the Central Government. These trials will be implemented in Vietnam and shall take effect fifteen days after publication in the Official Gazette.

Key points

  • The Preventive Health Centers of provinces/cities directly under the Central Government are permitted to conduct five rapid food quality hygiene and safety testing trials in Vietnam, including the quick detection of alkaline dyes, nitrite, and nitrate in food, and the sugar content of liquid foods containing sugar.
  • Relevant agencies are responsible for enforcing this Decision.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Enhance the effectiveness of rapid food quality hygiene and safety testing, ensuring consumer health.
  • Negative impact: No significant negative impacts are mentioned.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Which trials are allowed to be implemented?

Five rapid food quality hygiene and safety testing trials, including the quick detection of alkaline dyes, nitrite, and nitrate in food, and the sugar content of liquid foods containing sugar.

What is the duration of validity of this Decision?

This Decision shall take effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Who is responsible for implementing this Decision?

The Director of the Office, Heads of the Science and Training Department, Legal Affairs Department, Food Safety and Hygiene Inspection Bureau, Directors of Health Departments of provinces/cities directly under the Central Government, and Heads of units subordinate to the Ministry of Health, and Heads of Health Departments of relevant sectors are responsible for implementing this Decision.

Where are these trials to be applied?

These trials will be applied in Vietnam.

On what basis is this Decision based?

This Decision is based on Decree No. 49/2003/NĐ-CP, Decree No. 86/CP, and Decision No. 1052/2002/QĐ-BYT of the Minister of Health.

Full text

DECISION OF THE MINISTER OF HEALTH

Regarding the permission to apply five rapid quality food safety testing trials on-site

chất lượng an toàn vệ sinh thực phẩm

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THE MINISTER OF HEALTH

Pursuant to Decision No. 1613/BYT-QD dated 15/5/2003 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Health;

Based on Decree No. 86/CP dated 08/11/1995 of the Government on the division of responsibilities for managing the quality of goods;

Based on Decision No. 1052/2002/QĐ-BYT dated 29/3/2002 of the Minister of Health on issuing the "Rapid Quality Food Safety Testing Procedures";

Considering the evaluation opinions of the rapid quality food safety testing trials from the Preventive Health Centers of provinces/cities directly under the Central Government and the proposal of the Evaluation Council of the Rapid Quality Food Safety Testing Products Production Board in Vietnam on August 4, 2004;

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

 

DECISION:

Article 1. Permission is granted to apply on-site five rapid quality food safety testing trials (List attached).

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

Article 3. The following officials are responsible for implementing this Decision: the Head of the Office, the Director of the Science and Training Department, the Director of the Legal Affairs Department, the Director of the Food Safety and Hygiene Inspection Bureau, the Directors of Health Departments of provinces/cities directly under the Central Government, and the Heads of units directly under the Ministry of Health, and the Heads of health departments of relevant sectors.

 

LIST OF 5 RAPID QUALITY FOOD SAFETY TESTING TRIALS

(Attached to Decision No. 3235  /2004/QĐ-BYT dated  21  the  9   2004

of the Minister of Health)

 

No.

LIST

STATE       PRODUCTION

1

Rapid detection of alkaline dye (not permitted for application) in food

Vietnam Male

2

Rapid detection of Nitrite in food

Vietnam Male

3

Rapid detection of Nitrate in food

Vietnam Male

4

Rapid detection of oil fat quality oxidation using the Kreiss reaction

Vietnam Male

5

Rapid detection of Saccharose content in liquid food with sugar

Vietnam Male

 

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