EU lifts safety restrictions on Vietnamese noodles
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Starting July 3, the EU will remove Vietnam’s rice noodles, glass noodles and vermicelli from the list of goods subjected to safety controls.
Announcing this, the Ministry of Industry and Trade said Vietnamese exporters will no longer have to provide safety certificates for these products.
However, some local herbs including coriander, mint and parsley will be subjected to a temporary increase in safety controls at border posts.
Vietnamese dragon fruit and instant noodles containing spices/seasonings or sauces will also be subjected to special entry conditions in the EU market to check for contamination risks.
Vietnamese instant noodles have been under the EU scanner since January after some were found containing ethylene oxide, a substance banned in the union.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific Vietnamese food products are having their safety restrictions lifted by the EU?
Which specific Vietnamese food products are having their safety restrictions lifted by the EU?
The EU is removing rice noodles, glass noodles, and vermicelli from the list of goods subjected to safety controls. This means Vietnamese exporters will no longer need to provide safety certificates for these particular products.
Q.What is the consequence for Vietnamese exporters of rice noodles, glass noodles, and vermicelli after July 3?
What is the consequence for Vietnamese exporters of rice noodles, glass noodles, and vermicelli after July 3?
After July 3, Vietnamese exporters of these specific noodle products will no longer be required to provide safety certificates for their goods. This change will likely streamline their export process into the EU market.
Q.Which Vietnamese products will still face increased safety checks or special entry conditions in the EU?
Which Vietnamese products will still face increased safety checks or special entry conditions in the EU?
Some local herbs like coriander, mint, and parsley will face increased safety controls. Also, Vietnamese dragon fruit and instant noodles containing spices/seasonings or sauces will be subject to special entry conditions.
Q.Why are Vietnamese instant noodles currently under scrutiny by the EU?
Why are Vietnamese instant noodles currently under scrutiny by the EU?
Vietnamese instant noodles have been under EU scrutiny since January because some batches were found to contain ethylene oxide. This substance is banned for use in food products within the European Union.
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