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List of Imported Goods Subject to State Inspection on Food Safety
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has officially issued Circular No. 28/2026/TT-BCT, which regulates the list of imported goods subject to state inspection regarding food safety under the management scope of the Ministry of Industry and Trade. This is an essential regulatory update that directly impacts customs clearance compliance for import-export enterprises operating in Vietnam.
1. Overview of Circular No. 28/2026/TT-BCT
Under current Vietnamese law, commodities imported into Vietnam that fall within the industrial food categories managed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (such as beverages, confectionery, processed milk, and vegetable oils) must undergo strict state food safety inspection procedures prior to customs clearance.
Circular 28/2026/TT-BCT provides the latest updated list of these specific products along with their corresponding HS Codes to ensure a synchronized and transparent inspection workflow.
2. Full-text Link & Download Portal
The complete and detailed list of commodities, including specific technical parameters and designated HS codes under the management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, is attached to the official appendix of this Circular: HERE.
The information contained in this article is general and intended only to provide information on legal regulations. DB Legal will not be responsible for any use or application of this information for any business purpose. For in-depth advice on specific cases, please contact us.
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