Hanoi to pilot food traceability system for pork

Hanoi is launching a pilot program for a food safety management and traceability system, with a primary focus on pork. The initiative aims to monitor the entire supply chain, from livestock farming and slaughtering to distribution and final consumption.

The pilot will involve at least two complete supply chains, including two farming facilities, two centralized slaughterhouses, two distribution or processing units, transport providers, 20 retail points, and five collective kitchens. Notably, at least 10 of the retail points will be small-scale vendors in traditional markets. The program will be implemented across three to five wards or communes.

The system is designed to provide regulatory authorities with tools to detect risks, perform backward traceability, and isolate or recall products during food safety incidents. For citizens, the system will allow for quick and accurate origin checks. To ensure accessibility, the city plans to integrate search functions into the iHanoi digital citizen application and official web portals, eliminating the need for residents to install separate software.