Fined up to VND200 Million for Using Prohibited Chemicals in Food Processing

As from December 31, 2013, a fine of VND5-10 million will be imposed for the act of using technically substandard water to manufacture and trade foods, food additives and food-processing supporting substances or using cleansing agents and sanitisers in food production and business against legal regulations; a fine of VND20-100 million will be levied on individuals using chemicals excluded from the list of allowed chemicals or chemicals without clear origin for food production and processing; using materials without safety assurance for food production and processing; and using prohibited chemicals for food production and processing.

 

A fine of VND70-100 million is levied on those using materials not classified for food making; using animals carrying infectious diseases, animals died of infectious diseases or unexplained diseases which are forced to be disposed for food production and processing.

 

The act of using non-quarantined terrestrial animals for food production and processing will be fined 80 - 100 percent of the total value of violated food, with the amount not to exceed VND100 million (for individual) or VND200 million (for organization).