Vietnam: Vietnam Sets New Requirements on Nutritional Labeling for Pre-packaged Foods

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Vietnam: Vietnam Sets New Requirements on Nutritional Labeling for Pre-packaged Foods
On December 30, 2023, Vietnam's Ministry of Health (MOH) released Circular 29/2023, which provides guidelines for Nutritional Labeling on Food Products. As of January 1, 2026, pre-packaged foods must adhere to the updated nutritional labeling requirements outlined in MOH's Circular 29/2023. These requirements encompass the labeling of nutritional ingredients and reference values for energy, protein, carbohydrates, fat, sodium, and sugar, specific to various categories of pre-packaged foods.
Exporting, Regulations & Requirements
East Asia and the Pacific, Vietnam

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