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HCM City launches full-scale inspection of milk and supplement sales
HCMC is conducting a comprehensive inspection of milk and supplement businesses following the discovery of a fake product ring worth nearly $20 million.
Bean sprout scandal: 3,500 tons tainted with banned growth chemical
Authorities uncover 3,500 tons of tainted bean sprouts soaked in banned "candy water" chemicals distributed across several provinces.
Tainted bean sprouts: Four arrested for using banned chemical
Four production facility owners have been arrested by Nghe An provincial police for using a banned chemical known as “candy water” to soak bean sprouts.
Cheap but risky: The booming business of 'dirty skewers' in Hanoi
Cheap, tasty, and convenient, these skewers have become a favorite among students despite serious health risks.
Vietnam must tighten food safety controls after 130 EU export warnings
The EU has tightened food safety checks on Vietnam’s exports, issuing 130 warnings in 2024 over pesticide residues and microbial contamination.
Tackling food safety risks: Vietnam clamps down on illegal slaughter
Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture is stepping up food safety efforts, targeting illegal slaughter operations and improving oversight during the 2025 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
Over 15,700 food safety violations reported in Ho Chi Minh City in 2024
Ho Chi Minh City inspected over 15,700 food establishments in 2024, identifying safety violations in bottled water, ice, and seafood, but enforcement remains a challenge due to limited resources.
