Vietnam mandates traceability for high‑risk goods from July 2026

Effective 1 July 2026, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade will require all high‑risk products to be traceable through the government‑run VeriGoods platform or an approved internal system, according to Circular No. 31 issued on 11 June 2026. Companies must register product details—including origin, producer, batch numbers and expiry dates—before goods reach the market, enabling consumers to verify information for free and lodge complaints about inaccurate data.

Ho Chi Minh City has adopted a complementary plan for pork, poultry and eggs covering 2026‑2030. The city will link local supply chains to the national traceability portal, enforce QR‑code verification at markets, supermarkets and wholesale hubs, and extend the system to institutional kitchens such as hospitals and schools. Non‑compliant operators face sanctions, and police will cooperate with industry agencies to combat counterfeit codes and illegal food imports.