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Vietnam agricultural and seafood export regulatory changes

Overview

Vietnam is facing increased regulatory pressure regarding its agricultural and seafood exports due to evolving global food safety and sanitary standards. In August 2026, various WTO member nations, including the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and South Korea, implemented new measures concerning food additives, pesticide residues, contaminant limits, and allergen labeling. The seafood industry has specifically experienced a rise in rejected or warned shipments in markets such as the US, EU, and Japan. In response, Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development issued Consolidated Document No. 78/2026/VBHN-TT-BNNMT, establishing the Certification of Admissibility (COA) to ensure compliance with the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act. By late September 2026, new challenges emerged regarding deforestation and regional market shifts. The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requires coffee exporters to prove product legality and origin, with compliance deadlines approaching in late 2026 for larger enterprises. Simultaneously, the Chinese market is implementing stricter phytosanitary standards and traceability requirements. To mitigate trade risks, Vietnamese authorities are targeting the global Halal market, which holds significant growth potential in processed goods. Efforts gained momentum during the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026, though high certification costs remain a barrier. In October 2026, the regulatory landscape intensified with new domestic measures. The Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Circular No. 63, establishing a food database and traceability requirements effective November 15, 2026. Additionally, Decree 365/2026/ND-CP was issued to streamline rice import and export regulations. To enhance competitiveness, Vietnam is also implementing Decree No. 372/2026/ND-CP to manage national product identification and traceability, particularly for high-risk goods. By late October 2026, the government further standardized agricultural traceability through Decree No. 37/2026/ND-CP and Decree No. 372/2026/ND-CP, which mandate data connectivity and sharing across production and distribution systems.

Entities

Ministry of Industry and Trade · European Union · Vietnam · World Trade Organization · Government of Vietnam

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Vietnam implements new agricultural traceability and market management regulations

    Vietnam is tightening agricultural traceability through new government decrees and increasing market inspections to combat fraud and ensure food safety during the high-demand year-end period.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam agricultural exporters face stricter EU and UK standards

    Vietnamese agricultural exporters must adapt to stricter EU and UK standards, including new deforestation regulations (EUDR) and enhanced digital traceability requirements for key products like coffee and wood.

  3. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Vietnam to implement new food traceability regulations

    Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade will implement new food traceability regulations and a centralized food database starting November 15, 2026.

  4. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Malaysia seeks deeper halal technology cooperation with Vietnam

    Malaysia aims to deepen its bilateral cooperation with Vietnam regarding halal technology.

  5. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Vietnam issues decree on product traceability and identification

    Vietnam's Decree 372/2026/ND-CP mandates product identification and traceability for high-risk goods via a new national digital platform.

  6. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnamese products attract interest at MIHAS 2026 Halal exhibition

    Vietnamese products gained traction at MIHAS 2026 in Malaysia, highlighting the importance of Halal certification for expanding Vietnamese food and beverage exports to the Malaysian market.

  7. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Vietnam expands manufacturing role and targets global halal market

    Vietnam is expanding its global footprint by leveraging its growing manufacturing capabilities and targeting the massive global halal market through improved certification and quality control.

  8. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Vietnam issues new decree to streamline rice import and export regulations

    Vietnam has issued Decree 365/2026/ND-CP to streamline rice import and export regulations, reducing business conditions and offering exemptions for organic and nutrient-enriched rice products.

  9. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam targets Halal and U.S. markets to boost exports

    Vietnam is targeting growth in the global Halal market and the U.S. market by improving product standards, traceability, and supply chain integration.

  10. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Vietnam agriculture faces stricter EU and China export standards

    Vietnamese agricultural exporters face stricter standards as the EU implements deforestation regulations and China tightens requirements for traceability and green production.

  11. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam agricultural traceability enhances product value

    Agricultural traceability in Vietnam is essential for enhancing product transparency, protecting brand reputation, and meeting international quality standards for export and domestic markets.

  12. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnamese agricultural exporters face new market and regulatory challenges

    Vietnamese food and agricultural exporters are working to build brand recognition in the Middle East while navigating a surge in strict international food safety and SPS regulations.

  13. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam issues new seafood certification rules for U.S. exports

    Vietnam has issued new regulations for the Certification of Admissibility (COA) to ensure seafood exports to the U.S. comply with marine mammal protection laws.

  14. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam agricultural exports face stricter global food safety regulations

    Vietnam's agricultural and seafood exports face rising scrutiny due to new SPS regulations in the US, EU, UK, and South Korea, alongside increased shipment rejections in key markets.

Sources

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