THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE
Circular No. 54/2014/TT-BCT dated December 18, 2014 of the Ministry of Industry and Trade prescribing the conditions for food safety assurance for processed milk production and trading establishments
Pursuant to June 17, 2010 Law No. 55/2010/QH12 on Food Safety;
Pursuant to the Government’s Decree No. 38/2012/ND-CP of April 25, 2012, detailing a number of articles of the Law on Food Safety;
Pursuant to the Government’s Decree No. 95/2012/ND-CP of November 12, 2012, defining the functions, tasks, powers and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;
At the proposal of the Director of the Department of Science and Technology;
The Minister of Industry and Trade promulgates the Circular providing conditions for food safety assurance for processed milk production and trading establishments.
Chapter I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1. Scope of regulation
This Circular prescribes food safety assurance conditions for processed milk production and trading establishments (below referred to as establishments) managed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Article 2. Subjects of application
1. This Circular applies to:
a/ Processed milk production and trading establishments;
b/ Competent state management agencies and organizations and individuals involved in the production and trading of processed milk.
2. This Circular does not apply to:
a/ Small-scale processed milk production and trading establishments;
b/ Street catering service providers and street food vendors governed by the Ministry of Health’s Circular No. 30/2012/TT-BYT of December 5, 2012, providing food safety conditions for street catering service providers and street food vendors.
