On December 17, the European Commission published in Official Gazette Regulation No (EU) 2021/2246, issued on December 15, 2021, amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 on the provisional application of measures official and emergency control measures for certain foods imported into the EU.
Accordingly, for Vietnam, the frequency of testing for pesticides with herbs, fruits and food is as follows:
- Coriander: 50%
- Basil: 50%
- Mint: 50%
- Parsley: 50%
- Okra: 50%
- Pepper: 50%
- Dragon fruit: 20%.
- Instant noodles: 20%
This regulation will take effect on the 20th day from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Thus, it is expected that from January 6, 2022, Vietnam's instant noodles will be subjected to a test frequency of 20% for residues of Ethylene Oxide (the sum of both ethylene oxide and 2-chloro-ethanol, because are all referred to as ethylene oxide). Since instant noodles are a synthetic product, in case the product contains eggs or animal fat, a certificate from the Department of Animal Health is required. plants for deed.
For details, please refer to:
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX%3A32021R2246&from=EN&fbclid=IwAR3S9QTF1CMRhv8L5OyTX42j4TbB1WDT99l1hYuUc-heBmuNFL2ZN_dVB0c
Source: Vietnam Trade Office in Belgium and EU
