Decision No. 41/2005/QĐ-BYT issues regulations on food safety and hygiene conditions for business establishments, services, and catering to ensure public health. This document applies to all entities involved in the preparation, sale, and provision of food.
Scope of application
Business establishments, services, and catering
Key points
- Business establishments, services, and catering must comply with food safety and hygiene conditions as stipulated in this Decision (Article 1).
- All previous regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Decision are abolished (Article 2).
- Competent authorities shall be responsible for enforcing and supervising the implementation of food safety and hygiene regulations at business establishments, services, and catering facilities (Article 3)
- This Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
- Relevant units under the Ministry of Health, Directors of Provincial Departments of Health, and Heads of health agencies in various sectors must implement this Decision.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Strengthen management of food safety at business establishments, services, and catering facilities.
- Reduce the risk of infectious diseases transmitted through food for the community.
- Affected business owners must comply with new regulations.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When does this Decision take effect?
Fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
What must business establishments, services, and catering facilities comply with?
Must comply with food safety and hygiene conditions as stipulated in this Decision.
Full text
DECISION
On the issuance of "Regulations on hygiene and safety conditions for food business establishments, services, and catering"
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THE MINISTER OF HEALTH
Pursuant to Decree No. 49/2003/NĐ-CP dated May 15, 2003 of the Government “Regulating functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Health”;
Pursuant to Ordinance on Food Hygiene and Safety No. 12/2003/PL-UBTVQH11 dated July 26, 2003;
Pursuant to Decree No. 163/2004/NĐ-CP dated September 7, 2004 of the Government “Regulating detailed implementation of certain provisions of the Ordinance on Food Hygiene and Safety”;
Considering the proposal of the Director of the Department of Food Safety - Ministry of Health,
DECIDES:
Article 1. To issue with this Decision "Regulations on hygiene and safety conditions for food business establishments, services, and catering".
Article 2. This Decision takes effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette. All previous regulations that conflict with the provisions of this Decision are abolished.
Article 3. The Heads (Ladies): Director of the Office, Inspector General, Head of the Legal Department, Director of the Department of Food Safety, Heads of relevant units under the Ministry of Health, Directors of Provincial and Municipal Departments of Health, and Heads of health agencies in various sectors are responsible for implementing this Decision./.
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