Food Labelling in China and Vietnam

In 2017, food products exported from the European Union to the People’s Republic of China and Vietnam were worth EUR 10.34 billion and EUR 1.15 billion respectively. These constantly rising figures demonstrate that China and Vietnam have become non-negligible markets for European exporters, whose products need to comply with local laws. In the European Union most of food law and related labelling require- ments are contained within the Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the Provision of Food Information to Consumers and are readily available in all languages of the Member states. On the other hand regulations are harder to research and understand in China and Vietnam. Commentaries, text books and reliable reference materials on the subject contribute to the need of importers for reliable support in getting familiar with rules to comply with are missing. This book is filling this void by providing vital information and details that every importer shall consider prior to engaging in import of food products into China and Vietnam. Relevant importation procedures and labelling requirements are illustrated by numerous concrete examples. Besides further crucial topics such as food advertisement, consumer protection laws and recall mechanisms are discussed. A valuable up-to-date guide for everyone who wants to distribute food in China or in Vietnam.



Table of contents:
1. Food information law in China
Food import procedures
Food labelling
Food advertisement
Special regulations for certain product categories
Administrative practice of competent authorities
Legal consequences of violations
Important court decisions

2. Food informatuion law in Vietnam
Food import procedures
Food labelling
Food advertisement
Administrative practice of competent authorities
Legal consequences of violations
Important court judgment