China "tightens" its food safety regulations, posing a challenge for Vietnamese businesses.

DNHN - China's ongoing tightening of food safety regulations presents several difficulties for Vietnamese firms exporting goods to China. In light of the Chinese market's ongoing tightening of food safety regulations for imported agricultural products.

In light of the Chinese market's ongoing tightening of food safety regulations for imported agricultural products and food, Vietnamese companies exporting goods to China face numerous obstacles. Among them, however, the harvest season of many fruits such as longan, mango, and durian has presented Vietnam's agricultural industry with significant development opportunities in the Chinese market.

The Vietnam Trade Representative in Beijing advised businesses and the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association to organize "Vietnam Fruit Week in China" in regions with market expansion potential, such as Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, and Shanghai. This event not only aids in the promotion of Vietnamese agricultural products but also garners the interest and confidence of Chinese consumers and provides access to new regions.

To maintain and increase exports to China, businesses must improve the quality of their products and strictly adhere to food safety and quarantine regulations. The full implementation of these measures not only ensures China's hygienic standards but also improves the competitiveness and appeal of Vietnamese goods in China.

The monitoring of disease developments around the world, particularly avian influenza, African swine fever, and monkeypox, is an additional important factor. When there is a risk of a factor affecting the export of a product, businesses can respond promptly and take preventative measures thanks to the collection of information and continuous updates.

China has repeatedly prohibited food imports from numerous countries and regions with endemic diseases. This necessitates that businesses comprehend China's most recent import policy to have a flexible and sustainable business strategy.

Although Vietnam's exports to China showed positive signs of recovery in the second quarter of 2023, China's ban on all pork imports from Bosnia and Croatia due to the detection of African swine fever remains a top priority.

When durian export turnover to the Chinese market reached an impressive 835 million USD, accounting for 95% of the total export turnover of this product group in the country, great opportunities continued to arise for durian products. The durian harvesting season in the Central Highlands will begin in the third quarter of this year, creating excellent opportunities for Vietnamese durian on the Chinese market.

Ensuring food safety and complying with China's quarantine regulations is not only a challenge for Vietnam's agricultural industry but also an opportunity to improve product quality and build trust. for shoppers. Focusing on and investing in food safety management will assist Vietnamese businesses in maintaining their status as China's largest trading partner in the ASEAN region and in enhancing the reputation of Vietnamese agricultural products on the international market. economic.

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