Circular No. 37/2010/TT-BNNPTNT issuing National Technical Regulations on Food Safety Standards for Agricultural Products, applicable to green coffee beans, cashew nuts, and tea. This Circular takes effect six months from the date of issuance.
Key points
- Green coffee beans → must comply with food safety standards according to QCVN 01 - 26: 2010/BNNPTNT
- Cashew nuts → must comply with food safety standards according to QCVN 01 - 27: 2010/BNNPTNT
- Tea → must comply with sampling procedures for quality and food safety analysis according to QCVN 01 - 28: 2010/BNNPTNT
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Helps improve the quality and food safety of agricultural products, protecting consumer health.
- Negative impact: May increase costs for businesses in complying with new technical regulations.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What food safety standards must green coffee beans comply with?
Green coffee beans must comply with food safety standards according to QCVN 01 - 26: 2010/BNNPTNT.
What aspects are specified for cashew nuts?
Cashew nuts must comply with food safety standards according to QCVN 01 - 27: 2010/BNNPTNT.
What procedures must tea comply with?
Tea must comply with sampling procedures for quality and food safety analysis according to QCVN 01 - 28: 2010/BNNPTNT.
When does this Circular take effect?
This Circular takes effect six months from the date of issuance.
Which agencies are responsible for implementation?
The Quality Management Department of Forestry and Aquatic Products, the Processing and Marketing Department of Forestry and Aquatic Products and Salt Industry, along with related organizations and individuals, are responsible for implementation.
Full text
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTUREAND RURAL DEVELOPMENT ______________ Number:37/2010/TT-BNNPTNT |
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM Independence - Freedom - Happiness ___________________________ Hanoi, June 25, 2010 |
CIRCULAR
Issuing National Technical Regulations on Food Safety Standards for Agricultural Products
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Pursuant to the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations dated June 29, 2006;
Pursuant to Decree No. 01/2008/ND-CP dated January 3, 2008 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development; Decree No. 75/2009/ND-CP dated September 10, 2009 of the Government amending Article 3 of Decree No. 01/2008/ND-CP dated January 3, 2008 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;
Article 1. This Circular issues three National Technical Regulations on Food Safety Standards for Agricultural Products:
1. National Technical Regulation: Coffee Beans - Food Safety Standards.
Code: QCVN 01 - 26: 2010/BNNPTNT
2. National Technical Regulation: Cashew Nuts - Food Safety Standards.
Code: QCVN 01 - 27: 2010/BNNPTNT
3. National Technical Regulation: Tea - Sampling Procedures for Quality and Food Safety Analysis.
Code: QCVN 01 - 28: 2010/BNNPTNT
Article 2. This Circular takes effect six months from the date of issuance.
Article 3. The Director of the Directorate of Quality Assurance for Forestry and Aquatic Products, the Processing and Marketing Department of Forestry and Aquatic Products and Salt Industry, heads of relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals shall be responsible for implementing this./.
DEPUTY MINISTER
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