This report provides an un-official translation of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT)’s Circular 28/2013/TT-BCT, dated November 6, 2013, on the “Regulation on State Inspection of Food Safety for Imported Food Products under MOIT’s management.” Under the present Food Safety Law, MOIT is responsible for the food safety of some imported processed food products, such as alcohol, beer, beverages, processed milk, and vegetable oil, among other products. This Circular outlines the import inspection process for the products under MOIT’s management. The Circular entered into force on December 20, 2013.
