FOOD SAFETY WORKING GROUP IN VIETNAM E-BULLETIN JANUARY – JUNE 2023 Publications Journal paper • Nguyen Thi Thu Huyen, Do Thi Phuong, Ha Thi Hong Yen and Pham Van Hung. 2023. Tăng cường quản lý an toàn thực phẩm tại các chợ dân sinh trên địa bàn Quận Cầu Giấy, Thành phố Hà Nội. Vietnam Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Vol. 21, No. 6: 761-770. Link • Son Cao Tran, Ngoc Hong Nguyen, Tu Ngoc Vu, Tien Cao Bui, Ly Cong Phung, Thanh Trung Tran, Hao Thi Hong Le and Thu Nguyen Hong Thai. 2023. Risk assessment of 3-MCPD esters and glycidyl esters from the formulas for infants and young children up to 36 months of age. Taylor & Francis Online 40(6). Link • Dinh Thi Ngoc Mai, Tran Son Tung, Tran Huu Phong, Nguyen Thanh Trung, Nguyen Hong Minh. 2023. Effects of the cultivation conditions on antimicrobial activity of Lactiplantibacillus sp. NCL33 isolated from Nem chua. Vietnam Journal of Food Control. vol. 6, no. 2 (en), pp. 107-115. Link • Nguyen Thi Ha Binh, Dang Thu Hien, Tran Cao Son. 2023. Determination of phthalate in PVC food wrap by gas chromatography mass spectrometry. Vietnam Journal of Food Control. vol. 6, no. 2 (en), pp. 116-125. Link • Pham Thi Diem Quynh, Pham Thi Ngoc Mai, Hoang Quoc Anh, Le Minh Thuy, Nguyen Thi Huong, Vu Khanh Hoa, Do Thi Thu Huong, Nguyen Thi Xuyen, Nguyen Xuan Hung, Chu Dinh Binh, Vu Duc Nam. 2023. Determination of polychlorinated biphenyls in marine fish samples by gas chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (GC-MS/MS). Vietnam Journal of Food Control. vol. 6, no. 2 (en), pp. 126-142. Link • Nguyen Tuan Anh, Nguyen Duc Anh Trac, Nguyen Quang Thien, Le Cong Nhan. 2023. Determination of lipophilic marine biotoxins in aquatic products by liquid chromatography coupled with triple quadrupole mass spectrometry. Vietnam Journal of Food Control. vol. 6, no. 2 (en), pp. 143-155. Link • Luu Thi Huyen Trang, Vu Thi Nhat Le, Vu Thi Trang, Le Thi Hong Hao. 2023. Development of liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry method to determine biotin content in nutritional products and supplements. Vietnam Journal of Food Control. vol. 6, no. 2 (en), pp. 156-165. Link • Phan Thanh Tam, Luu Ngoc Phuong, Vu Minh Hang. 2023. Research on quality and shelf life of cool meat of some popular chicken breeds in Viet Nam. Vietnam Journal of Food Control. vol. 6, no. 2 (en), pp. 166-174. Link • Tran Thuy Hanh, Mac Thi Thanh Hoa, Cao Cong Khanh, Nguyen Quang Hung, Tran Cao Son, Tran Thi Hoai An, Vu Ngan Binh, Dang Thi Ngoc Lan, Nguyen Thi Kieu Anh. 2023. Simultaneous analysis of 4 specific antihypertensive adulterants in herbal products using LC- MS/MS. Vietnam Journal of Food Control. vol. 6, no. 2 (en), pp. 175-185. Link • Huynh Thi Phuong Loan, Do Thi Anh Thu, Nguyen Thi Thanh Tuyen, Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc, Nguyen Que Tran. 2023. Food safety assessment for fried meat and fish ball in Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho city. Vietnam Journal of Food Control. vol. 6, no. 2 (en), pp. 186-198. Link • Nguyen Duc Thanh, Vy Quoc Tuan, Nguyen Dang Long Vu, Nguyen Quang Dung, Pham Van Toan, Nguyen Cong Cuong, Nguyen Thi Van Anh. 2023. Study on the anti-arthritic effects of Tinospora sinensis Merr. Vietnam Journal of Food Control. vol. 6, no. 2 (en), pp. 199-209. Link • Le Thanh Hung, Trieu Viet Phuong, Ngo Quynh Hoa, Nguyen Thuy Hang. 2023. The tendency of referencing to AOAC methods in TCVNs, QCVNs and harmonizing TCVNs in the food chain according to the AOAC methods. Vietnam Journal of Food Control. vol. 6, no. 2 (en), pp. 210- 218. Link • Phan Thanh Tam, Truong Nguyet Anh. 2023. Research on production technology of smoked- dried salted pork leg meat to ensure food hygiene and safety. Vietnam Journal of Food Control. vol. 6, no. 2 (en), pp. 219-229. Link • Hai Hoang Tuan Ngo, Sinh Dang-Xuan, Målqvist, M., Phuc Pham-Duc, Phi Nguyen-Hong, Hang Le-Thi, Hung Nguyen-Viet, Trang T.H. Le, Grace, D., Lindahl, J.F. and Unger, F. 2023. Impact of perception and assessment of consumers on willingness to pay for upgraded fresh pork: An experimental study in Vietnam. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems 7: 1055877. Link • Vu Minh Dung, Meeyam, T., Unger, F., Gölz, G., Pham Thi Ngoc, Truong Thi Huong Giang, Alter, T. and Pichpol, D. 2023. Prevalence of Campylobacter spp. on retail fresh chicken carcasses in Hanoi, Vietnam. Veterinary Integrative Sciences 21(1):221–227. Link Report/brief/handbook/guidebook/brochure • Henson, S., Jaffee, S. and Wang, S. 2023. New directions for tackling food safety risks in the informal sector of developing countries. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. Link • Minh Cam Duong, Hung Nguyen-Viet, Sothyra Tum and Young, M.F. 2023. Making food safety interventions benefit the most vulnerable urban consumers in Vietnam and Cambodia. ILRI Research Brief 115. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. Link • Pham Van Hung, Nguyen Thi Duong Nga, Duong Nam Ha, Pham Duc Phuc, Le Thi Thanh Huyen, Jenny-Ann, Dang Xuan Sinh, Le Thi Huyen Trang, Hung-Nguyen Viet, Grace, D., Jones, E., Chi Nguyen, and Unger, F. 2023. Insights in improving food safety in smallholder pig value chains in Vietnam. ILRI Policy Brief 38. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. Link • Huyen Le Thi Thanh, Le Tien Dung, Han Anh Tuan, Dinh Khanh Thuy and Unger, F. 2023. Opportunities for ethnic Ban pig smallholders in the safe pork value chain in Hoa Binh Province, Vietnam. ILRI Research Brief 120. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. Link • UNIDO. 2021. Laboratory policy: A guide to development and implementation. Guidebook. Vienna, Austria: UNIDO. Link • UNIDO. 2021. Standards & digital transformation. Guidebook. Vienna, Austria: UNIDO. Link • UNIDO. 2020. Rebooting quality infrastructure for a sustainable future. Guidebook. Vienna, Austria: UNIDO. Link • UNIDO. 2017. Tested & accepted. Guidebook. Vienna, Austria: UNIDO. Link • UNIDO. Standards for sustainability: UNIDO’s contribution to voluntary sustainability standards. Brochure. Vienna, Austria: UNIDO. Link • UNIDO. Promoting quality and standards. Brochure. Vienna, Austria: UNIDO. Link • UNIDO. Quality and infrastructure: UNIDO’s unique approach. Brochure. Vienna, Austria: UNIDO. Link • UNIDO. Inclusive and sustainable laboratory policy. Brochure. Vienna, Austria: UNIDO. Link • UNIDO. Making standards work for sustainable development: UNIDO and ISO – a longstanding partnership. Brochure. Vienna, Austria: UNIDO. Link • UNIDO. Standards & digital transformation: Good governance in a digital age. Brochure. Vienna, Austria: UNIDO. Link • UNIDO. Quality infrastructure for sustainable development. Brochure. Vienna, Austria: UNIDO. Link • UNIDO. Advancing conformity assessment for te new digital age. Brochure. Vienna, Austria: UNIDO. Link • Global Quality and Standards Programme. Global Quality and Standards Programme. Brochure. Link • Global Quality and Standards Programme. Advancing gender quality through global trade. Brochure. Vienna, Austria: UNIDO. Link • Global Quality and Standards Programme and UNIDO. Standards for sustainability: UNIDO’s contribution to voluntary sustainability standards. Link Presentation • Hai Ngo, Sinh Dang Xuan, M. Målqvist, Luong Nguyen Thanh, Phuc Pham Duc, Phi Nguyen Hong, Hang Le Thi, Hung Nguyen Viet, Trang Huyen Le, Grace, D., Lindahl, J. and Unger, F. 2023. Effectiveness of light-touch intervention at small-scale slaughterhouse and traditional pork shop. Presented at the SAFEPORK Conference, New Orleans, 15-17 May 2023. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. Link • Unger, F., Gichuyia, C., Thomas, L, Makena, C., Ochieng, L., Gathura, P., Onono, J. and Fevre, E. 2023. Salmonella contamination and food safety practices along the pork value chain in a rural East African setting. Presented at the SAFEPORK Conference, New Orleans, 15-17 May 2023. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. Link • Sinh Dang Xuan, Trang Huyen Le, Hai Ngo, Hung Nguyen-Viet, Grace, D., Hung Pham Van, Huyen Le Thi Thanh, Phuc Pham Duc and Unger, F. 2023. Food safety risk communication: A One Health approach to improve knowledge and practices along pork value chains in Vietnam. Presented at the SAFEPORK Conference, New Orleans, 15-17 May 2023. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. Link • Hai Ngo, Sinh Dang Xuan, M. Målqvist, Phuc Pham Duc, Phi Nguyen Hong, Hang Le Thi, Hung Nguyen-Viet, Trang Huyen Le, Lindahl, J.F., Unger, F. and Grace, D. 2023. Impact of perception and assessment of consumer on willingness-to-pay for pork from upgraded shop: an experimental approach. Presented at the SAFEPORK Conference, New Orleans, 15-17 May 2023. Hanoi, Vietnam: Hanoi University of Public Health. Link • Grace, D. and Unger, F. 2023. Risk-Based Meat Safety Assurance Systems (RB-MSAS)– Perspective in low and middle-income countries. Presented at the SAFEPORK Conference, New Orleans, 15-17 May 2023. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI. Link News article on FSWG members’ website • Border rejections in major global markets: Standards compliance analytics • Họp nhóm kỹ thuật đánh giá về nguy cơ an toàn thực phẩm (1st meeting of a technical group set up by MOH for food safety risk assessment) • The Transformation We Need • Hội nghị toàn cầu lần thứ 4 Hệ thống lương thực, thực phẩm bền vững của Mạng lưới một hành tinh với chủ đề SỰ CHUYỂN ĐỔI CẦN THIẾT • Global Safe Pork conference to come to Asia in 2027 • Global food system delegates join a One Health learning journey in Vietnam • SafePORK’s interventions have contributed to safer pork and food systems in Vietnam • Investing in upgraded pork offers opportunity to improve food safety and incomes in Vietnam Media coverage on food safety In Vietnamese • Lãnh đạo nông nghiệp toàn cầu hứng khởi đi chợ, thăm bếp (Báo Nông nghiệp) • Đại biểu quốc tế ấn tượng với chuỗi cung ứng nông sản Việt (Báo Nông nghiệp) • Giải pháp giảm mức độ ô nhiễm trên thịt lợn tại Việt Nam (VTC16) • SafePORK đưa tỷ lệ nhiễm khuẩn Salmonella trên thịt lợn bán lẻ từ 52% xuống 24% (Báo Nông nghiệp) • Đi tìm thịt lợn an toàn (Tạp chí Tia Sáng) • Đảm bảo vệ sinh là cách hữu hiệu phòng ngừa các bệnh truyền qua thực phẩm (Báo Nông nghiệp) • Cách chọn thịt lợn tươi ngon an toàn cho sức khoẻ: Chuyên gia tư vấn 3 tiêu chí (Soha) In English • Project helps improve pork safety in Việt Nam (Vietnam News) • SafePORK Project brings the Salmonella infection rate on retail pork from 52% down to 24% (Nong nghiep) • Consumers can prevent foodborne diseases by simple at-home interventions, experts say (Vietnam News) Other related news/regulation on food safety • Hà Nội to apply many food safety solutions • Vietnam to strengthen food safety assurance regarding industrial kitchens • Proposal on amendments to the Law on Food Safety in Vietnam • Hội thảo “Triển khai Chỉ thị 17-CT/TW của Ban Bí thư về tăng cường bảo đảm an ninh, an toàn thực phẩm trong tình hình mới” (Workshop on implementing Directive 17-CT/TW of the Secretariat on enhancing food security and safety in the new situation) • Hội nghị Thượng đỉnh các Cơ quan Quản lý thực phẩm (APFRAS) lần thứ nhất tại Hàn Quốc (The 1st Summit of The Asia Pacific Food Regulatory Authority Summit in Korea) • Ủy ban Codex quốc tế ban hành cuốn tài liệu Hướng dẫn đối với sản phẩm thực phẩm dinh dưỡng ăn liền dành cho trẻ suy dinh dưỡng nặng (The International Codex Committee issues the Guidelines for ready-to-eat nutritious food products for severely malnourished children) • Khuyến cáo phòng chống ngộ độc thực phẩm do độc tố botulinum (Recommendations for the prevention of botulinum toxin food poisoning) • https://nifc.gov.vn/tin-tuc-khoa-hoc/ngo-doc-thuc-pham-do-doc-to-botulinum-typ-e-va- phuong-phap-phat-hien-doc-to-post1997.html • https://nifc.gov.vn/ky-thuat-chuyen-mon/phong-chong-ngo-doc-thuong-luc-post1981.html • https://nifc.gov.vn/ky-thuat-chuyen-mon/canh-bao-nguy-co-ngo-doc-thuc-pham-trong- mua-he-post1976.html • https://nifc.gov.vn/ky-thuat-chuyen-mon/chat-cam-trong-nuoi-trong-thuy-san- post1963.html • https://nifc.gov.vn/ky-thuat-chuyen-mon/phong-ngua-ngo-doc-nam-post1955.html • https://nifc.gov.vn/ky-thuat-chuyen-mon/phong-chong-ngo-doc-qua-hong-trau- post1939.html Upcoming event • Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC) Southeast Asia 2nd annual conference will be organized in HCMC from 1-2 August 2023. https://aoac-sea.org/meetings-and-events/annual- meeting/ • Food Safety Technical Working Group launching, late August or early September 2023 Compiled by Chi Nguyen, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)