Hanoi reports high rates of missing food traceability data

A report from the Hanoi People's Committee reveals significant gaps in food safety and traceability data. As the city prepares to pilot a management system for food safety from livestock to consumption, data shows that 80.5% of imported food batches, totaling 561,042 out of 696,645 batches, lack necessary traceability information.

Among 433 active suppliers, 107 have not declared any shipments. The data gaps are particularly evident in educational institutions. In public schools, the rate of menu updates is 47.2%, while in non-public schools, it drops to 30.6%. Furthermore, 14 non-public schools were identified where none of their suppliers had performed any data entry.

In a separate regulatory effort, Hanoi authorities have issued warnings regarding “zero-dong” tourism tours, which may be used as a pretext for deceptive sales practices. The city is also deploying interdisciplinary inspection teams to prevent counterfeit goods, commercial fraud, and food safety violations during the final months of 2026.