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Vietnam legislative regulatory modernization

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Vietnam is undergoing legislative reviews aimed at modernizing regulatory frameworks through digital transformation and risk-based management. In October, the National Assembly discussed proposed amendments to the Law on Metrology to enhance transparency and consumer protection. Delegates focused on the management of measuring devices used in daily transactions, such as electricity, water, and fuel meters. Delegate Bui Van Dung argued that when measurement errors lead to overcharging, service providers should be legally required to proactively identify affected customers, notify them, and issue refunds within a clear timeframe. He further emphasized that consumers must have the right to access and verify measurement data. Additionally, delegate Nguyen Van Huy noted that any adjustments to inspection cycles must be balanced by high accuracy and objective risk assessment principles to avoid arbitrary ~~enforcement.~~ enforcement, particularly for instruments impacting human health. Concurrently, the Ministry of Health is submitting a draft of the amended Law on Food Safety to the National Assembly to address limitations in the 2010 Law. The proposal seeks to reform management methods and inspection mechanisms, specifically targeting fragmented oversight across ministries and insufficient post-inspection traceability. Key recommendations include mandating advanced management systems, such as HACCP, for sectors involving medical nutritional foods and nutrition for children under 36 months. The amendment also intends to clarify that entities responsible for product announcements must remain accountable for food safety and quality throughout the entire product ~~lifecycle in the market.~~ lifecycle. Recent discussions have expanded to include enhancing oversight of online food businesses and standardizing school meal processes by establishing clear responsibilities for local authorities, schools, and service providers.

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