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Vietnam agricultural and seafood export regulatory changes

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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. Consequently, Malaysia is seeking deeper cooperation with Vietnam in halal technology. 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, reducing administrative burdens for high-value specialty rice. 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.

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