Vietnam - Export requirements for milk and dairy products

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  1. Eligible/ineligible product
  2. Pre-export approvals by the competent authority of the importing country
  3. Product specifications
  4. Production controls and inspection requirements
  5. Labelling, packaging and marking requirements
  6. Required documents
  7. Other information

1. Eligible/ineligible product

1.1 Eligible

Milk and dairy products, including infant formula, in accordance with the regulations in force in Canada and Vietnam. It is the responsibility of the exporter to confirm with the importer that the product can be exported and will be covered by the current certificate.

Examples of dairy products that have already been exported to Vietnam (VN):

  • ice cream
  • cheese
  • milk
  • evaporated milk
  • skim milk powder
  • whole milk powder
  • whey products
  • products consisting of natural milk constituents

1.2 Ineligible

No information is known regarding ineligible products.

2. Pre-export approvals by the competent authority of the importing country

2.1 Country

Canada is authorized to export dairy products.

2.2 Establishments

No information known regarding an approved establishment list.

The manufacturing of dairy products must be under the official oversight of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and be licensed under the Safe Food for Canadian Regulations (SFCR).

2.3 Products

The registration of infant formula preparations prior to importation is mandatory. This procedure is the responsibility of the importer established in Vietnam.

The infant formula manufacturer is required to provide, among other things, the following documents:

  • product specifications
  • list of ingredients
  • certificate of analysis
  • Good manufacturing practices (GMP) certificate
  • free sale certificate (FSC), which must be legalized by Vietnamese Embassy in Canada

This list is not exhaustive. Additional documents may be required by the relevant competent authorities.

Product registration is time-limited and must be renewed every five years.

Due to the sensitivity of certain products, such as infant formula, it is recommended to contact the Embassy of Canada located in Hanoi for more details regarding registration.

2.4 Import permit

An import permit may be required. Exporter should work with the importer to verify this condition.

3. Product specifications

No information is known regrading product specifications. Microbiological requirements and maximum residue limits in Vietnam may differ from those in Canada. Failure to comply with these standards could result in a shipment being rejected at the border control port.

4. Production controls and inspection requirements

The manufacturer must be aware of the standards and requirements of the importing country. An export control plan (ECP) must be in place to demonstrate that your products meet the requirements of the importing country.

Manufacturer's declaration

Note: Inspectors will verify that the manufacturer's declaration is completed appropriately and reserve the right to request any other information that they think is necessary for the final certification of the product.

Certification requirements

The health certificate CFIA/ACIA 5813 contains animal health and public health requirements.

Animal health attestations

The animal health requirements on the health certificate CFIA/ACIA 5813 are met based on Canadian regulations. In Canada, foot and mouth disease, rinderpest, Rift Valley fever and la peste des petits ruminants are reportable disease under the Health of Animals Act.

Public health attestations

The public health requirements on the health certificate CFIA/ACIA 5813 are met based on Canadian regulations.

Dairy products manufactured in Canada for the Vietnamese market are also subject to pasteurization or any combination of control measures with equivalent level of performance, in accordance with the recommendations of World Organization for Animal Health and/or as indicated in the Codex Alimentarius Code of hygienic practice for milk and milk products.

5. Labelling, packaging, and marking requirements

It is the exporter's responsibility to meet all labelling, packaging and marking requirements of the importing country.

6. Required documents

Canada does not have a negotiated certificate with Vietnam. The certificate below is accepted. Requests for any additional statements must be confirmed by CFIA's Food Import Export Division (FIED).

Certificate

Health certificate for the export of dairy products and dairy based products for human consumption (CFIA/ACIA 5813)

Note

  • The health certificate is signed by the CFIA official veterinarian and official inspector
  • This country accepts the digital certificate signed electronically
  • Export certificates cannot be issued for products that have left Canada

7. Other information

Exported products transiting through a country may require transit documentation. It is the responsibility of the exporter to ensure that the shipment will be accompanied by all necessary certificates.

A certificate of origin (CO) could be requested during the import control procedure at the border inspection posts. The CO is issued by chambers of commerce.

Samples (personal or commercial) may be subject to the same requirements as a regular shipment. It is strongly recommended that the exporter verify these requirements with their importer.

Dairy products imported into Vietnam are subject to inspection at their point of entry. A certificate of conformity must be issued to allows customs clearance of the dairy products.

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