THE MINISTRY OF
HEALTH OF VIETNAM
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THE SOCIALIST
REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness
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No. 12/VBHN-BYT
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Hanoi, November
02, 2023
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CIRCULAR
PRESCRIBING
MANAGEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
The Circular No. 43/2014/TT-BYT dated November 24,
2014 of the Minister of Health prescribing management of functional foods,
coming into force from February 01, 2015, is amended by:
The Circular No. 17/2023/TT-BYT dated September 25,
2023 of the Minister of Health of Vietnam providing amendments to and
abrogation of some legislative documents on food safety, coming into force from
November 09, 2023.
Pursuant to the Law on Food Safety dated June
17, 2010;
Pursuant to the Government's Decree No.
38/2012/ND-CP dated April 25, 2012 elaborating the Law of Food Safety;
Pursuant to the Government’s Decree No.
63/2012/ND-CP dated August 31, 2012 defining functions, tasks, powers and
organizational structure of the Ministry of Health of Vietnam;
At the request of the Director of Vietnam Food
Administration;
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Chapter I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1. Scope and regulated
entities
1. This Circular provides for the activities
relating to production, trading, product declaration, labeling and provision of
instructions for use of functional foods such as supplemented foods, health
supplements and medical foods, including foods for special dietary uses.
2. This Circular does not apply to nutritional
formulas for children. Production, trading, product declaration, labeling and
provision of instructions for use of these products shall comply with corresponding
technical regulations and regulations of law on trading and use of nutritional
products for children.
Article 2. Definitions
For the purposes of this Circular, the terms below
shall be construed as follows:
1. “supplemented food” means a normal food
that is supplemented with micronutrients and other ingredients food for health
such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids, enzymes, probiotics,
prebiotics and other biologically active substances.
2 [2].
(abrogated)
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4 [4].
(abrogated).
5[5].
(abrogated).
6. Recommended nutrition intake (RNI) for
Vietnamese means the intake level of a particular nutrient considered
sufficient for Vietnamese people as recommended by the National Institute of
Nutrition (affiliated to the Ministry of Health of Vietnam).
Chapter II
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR
FUNCTIONAL FOODS
Article 3. Product
self-declaration and registration of product disclosure [6]
1[7].
(abrogated).
2[8].
(abrogated).
3[9].
Procedures for product self-declaration and registration of product disclosure:
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b) Procedures for registration of product
disclosure are laid down in Chapter III of the Government’s Decree No.
15/2018/ND-CP dated February 02, 2018.
Article 4. Requirements
attached to efficacy testing reports
1. Effects on human health of the following
products must be tested:
a[10])
(abrogated)
b) Products whose new effects are disclosed but
have not yet been recognized by any countries in the world;
c) Products containing new active ingredients the
use of which is not yet permitted;
d) Health supplements which are put on the market
for the first time and have formulas different from those of products
supported by adequate scientific evidences;
dd) Products derived from plants/animals and put on
the market for the first time, the composition of which is different from that
of the ancient traditional remedy or dose-adjusted ancient traditional remedy
products published in academic journals;
e) Medical foods and foods for special dietary uses which have not been permitted by competent
authorities or authorized authorities or law of the country of origin, or the
effects, suitable users and usage instructions on the label have not been
confirmed by the exporting country.
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3. If the test for the effects on human health
is conducted overseas, it must be performed by entities accredited by competent
authorities of home country.
4[12].
Any issue that arises beyond the scope of this Circular shall be reported by
the receiving authority to its supervisory authority for timely resolution,
taking into account the following factors: compliance with relevant laws and
regulations, assurance of the health and interests of consumers, and no
influence on food production and trading of organizations and individuals.
Article 5[13]. (abrogated)
Article 6[14]. (abrogated)
Article 7[15]. (abrogated)
Chapter III
REQUIREMENTS FOR
FUNCTIONAL FODOS
Article 8. Requirements
regarding claims
1. Nutrient content claims:
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a) [16]
A substance shall not be mentioned if its content is below 10% RNI or 10% of
the intake of that substance stated in a given scientific evidence (for a
substance for which the RNI is not disclosed);
b) [17]
If the content of a substance reaches at least 10% RNI or at least 10% of
the intake of that substance stated in a given scientific evidence (for a
substance for which the RNI is not disclosed), its name and its content in a
serving or 100g of the product shall be specified;
c) The maximum contents of vitamins and minerals in
foods according to RNI levels provided by manufacturers shall not exceed the
tolerable upper intake levels of such vitamins and minerals specified in
Appendix 02 enclosed herewith.
If RNI levels and tolerable upper intake levels of
Vietnam are not available, they shall be determined according to regulations of
CODEX or relevant international organizations.
2. Health claims:
a) [18]
Health claims about a supplemental substance shall be made only when its
content in the food reaches 10% RNI or above and is proven with specific
scientific evidence;
b) [19]
Regarding a supplemental ingredient for which RNI level is yet to be announced,
health claims shall be made on the product’s label only when its content
reaches at least 10% of its intake stated in the given scientific evidence;
c) [20]
Health claims must be clear, consistent, and suitable for the given scientific
evidence;
Article 9 [21] . (abrogated)
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HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS
Article 10. Requirements
regarding claims
1. Contain claims:
a) [22]
(abrogated);
b) [23]
The content of vitamins or minerals in foods according to RNI levels
provided by manufacturers shall reach at least 15% of RNI levels for Vietnamese
or at least 15% of their intakes stated in the given scientific evidence;
c) The maximum contents of vitamins and minerals in
foods according to RNI levels provided by manufacturers shall not exceed the
tolerable upper intake levels of such vitamins and minerals specified in
Appendix 02 enclosed herewith;
d) [24]
If RNI levels and tolerable upper intake levels of Vietnam are not available,
they shall be determined according to regulations of CODEX or relevant
international organizations.
2. Health claims:
a) Health claims must reflect the product nature. The
claim about effects of ingredients having main or combined effects shall be
made only when there is scientific evidence. The effects of ingredients must
not be enumerated as effects of the product;
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c) [25]
(abrogated)
d) [26]
If the contents of vitamins and minerals in a product and reach at least 15%
RNI or at least 15% of their intakes stated in the given scientific evidence,
their effects shall be claimed, provided suitable users and doses are
specified;
dd) [27]
If the daily intake of an ingredient for which the RNI level is yet to be
announced reaches at least 15% of its intake stated in the given scientific
evidence, its effects shall be claimed, provided suitable users and doses are
specified.
3. Users:
a) [28]
The suitable users must be determined in conformity with claimed effects and
approved by the authority receiving the application for registration of product
disclosure by giving certification of product disclosure;
b) Prohibited users (if any) must be specified.
Article 11. Vietnamese labels
[29]
Labeling of health supplements must comply with regulations on labeling and the
following provisions:
1[30].
(abrogated)
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3. Mechanism of action of the product shall not be
written on its label.
4[32].
The phrase “Thực phẩm này không phải là thuốc và không có tác dụng thay
thế thuốc chữa bệnh” (“This food is not a medicine, and is not a substitute for
medicines”) shall be specified on the label right after the product’s effects
or with other claims (if any).
Chapter V
MEDICAL FOODS AND FOODS
FOR SPECIAL DIETARY USES
Article 12. Requirements
regarding claims
1. Nutrient content claims:
a) [33]
(abrogated);
b) RNI levels of vitamins and minerals in a serving
or their contents in 100g product must be specified;
c) The maximum contents of vitamins and minerals in
foods according to RNI levels provided by manufacturers shall not exceed the
tolerable upper intake levels of such vitamins and minerals specified in
Appendix 02 enclosed herewith.
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2. Health claims:
The health claims must specify the RNI levels
applied to various users.
3. Users:
The product claims must specify the suitable users
and prohibited users (if any).
4. Dose:
The dose for each specific user for a given period
of time must be specified.
Article 13 [34]. (abrogated)
Chapter VI
CONDITIONS FOR
PRODUCTION, TRADING AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
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Article 15[37] (abrogated).
Chapter VII
RECALL AND DISPOSAL OF
UNSAFE FUNCTIONAL FOODS [38]
Article 16[39]. (abrogated).
Article 17[40]. (abrogated).
Article 18[41]. (abrogated).
Chapter VIII
IMPLEMENTATION
[42]
Article 19. Implementation
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The Circular No. 08/2004/TT-BYT dated August 23,
2004 of the Minister of Health of Vietnam providing guidelines for
management of functional foods is abrogated from the date of entry into force
of this Circular.
Article 20. Transition
Certificate of Declaration of Conformity or
Certificate of submission of Declaration of Conformity with food safety
regulations granted to a functional food before the effective date of this
Circular shall still remain valid until its expiry date.
Article 21. Implementation organization
1. Vietnam Food Administration affiliated to the
Ministry of Health of Vietnam plays the leading role and cooperate with
functional authorities of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam and the
Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam, within the ambit of their assigned
power, in organizing, directing, inspecting and monitoring the implementation
of this Circular.
2. Provincial Departments of Health shall organize,
and direct branches of Vietnam Food Administration and relevant authorities to
carry out, inspection and supervision of local manufacturers and traders of
functional foods.
3. Authorities, organizations or individuals having
products whose effects on human health need to be tested shall pay testing
costs in accordance with current regulations.
4. Manufacturers and traders of functional foods
are responsible for implementation of this Circular.
Difficulties that arise during the implementation
of this Circular should be reported to the Ministry of Health of Vietnam (via
Vietnam Food Administration) for consideration./.
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CERTIFIED BY
PP. MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
Do Xuan Tuyen
APPENDIX NO. 01
TABLE OF RECOMMENDED NUTRITION INTAKES (RNI) FOR
VIETNAMESE
(Enclosed with the Circular No. 43/2014/TT-BYT dated November 24, 2014 of the
Minister of Health of Vietnam)
1. RNI levels of minerals and
micronutrients
Age and gender
Ca (Calcium)
(mg/day)
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P (Phosphorus)
(mg/day)
Selenium *
(μg/day)
Infants
< 6 months old
300
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90
6
6-11 months old
400
54
275
10
Children
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1-3 years old
500
65
460
17
4-6 years old
600
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500
22
7-9 years old
700
100
500
21
Adolescents (male)
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10-12 years old
1.000
155
1.250
32
13-15 years old
225
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260
Adults (male)
19-49 years old
700
205
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50-60 years old
1.000
> 60 years old
33
Adolescents (female)
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10-12 years old
(under the age of menstruation)
1.000
160
1.250
26
10-12 years old
13-15 years old
220
16-18 years old
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Adults (female)
19-49 years old
700
205
700
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50-60 years old
1.000
> 60 years old
25
Pregnant women
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1.000
205
700
26
Second trimester
28
Third trimester
30
Breastfeeding women (during breastfeeding period)
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250
700
First 6 months
35
Last 6 months
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* RNI levels are determined according to the
average intakes +2 SD.
2. RNI levels of iodine, iron
and zinc
Age
Iodine
(μg/day)
Iron (mg/day)
according to biological value
Zinc (mg/day)
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10%2
15%3
High absorption
Average
absorption
Poor absorption
Infants
0-6 months old
90
0,93
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1,15
2,86
6,57
6-11 months old
90
18,6
12,4
9,3
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4,18
8,38
Children
1-3 years old
90
11,6
7,7
5,8
2,4
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8,4
4-6 years old
90
12,6
8,4
6,3
3,1
5,1
10,3
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90
17,8
11,9
8,9
3,3
5,6
11,3
Adolescents (male)
10-14 years old
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29,2
19,5
14,6
5,7
9,7
19,2
15-18 years old
150
37,6
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18,8
5,7
9,7
19,2
Adolescents (female)
10-14 years old
120
28,0
18,7
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4,6
7,8
15,5
15-18 years old
150
65,4
43,6
32,7
4,6
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15,5
Adults
Male, ≥ 19 years
old
150
27,4
18,3
13,7
4,2
7,0
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Female, ≥ 19 years
old
150
58,8
39,2
29,4
3,0
4,9
9,8
Middle-aged adults (≥ 50 years old)
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3,0
4,9
9,8
Female
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15,1
11,3
3,0
4,9
9,8
Pregnant women
200
+30,04
+20,04
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Breastfeeding women
200
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1 Serving size with low biological value
of iron (about 5% of iron is absorbed): simple and monotonous regimen,
containing under 30g of meat and/or fish per day or under 25 mg of vitamin C
per day.
2 Serving size with average biological
value of iron (about 10% of iron is absorbed): containing 30g – 90g of meat
and/or fish per day or 25 mg – 75 mg of vitamin C per day.
3 Serving size with high biological
value of iron (about 15% of iron is absorbed): containing over 90g of meat
and/or fish per day or over 75 mg of vitamin C per day.
4 Pregnant women are recommended
to take iron pills during the gestation. A pregnant woman with anaemia should
take a higher dose.
5 Breast-fed children
6 Formula-fed children
7 Children fed by formula milk with
great amount plant-based protein and phytates
8 Excluding purely breast-fed children
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3. RNI level of vitamins/day
Age and gender
A
mcga
D
mcgc
E
mgd
K
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C
mgb
B1
mg
B2
mg
B3
mg
NEe
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mg
B9
mcgf
B12
mcg
Infants and children
< 6 months old
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5
3
6
25
0,2
0,3
2
0,1
80
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6-11 months old
400
5
4
9
30
0,3
0,4
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0,3
80
0,4
1-3 years old
400
5
5
13
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0,5
0,5
6
0,5
160
0,9
4-6 years old
450
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6
19
30
0,6
0,6
8
0,6
200
1,2
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7-9 years old
500
5
7
24
35
0,9
0,9
12
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300
1,8
Adolescents (male)
10-12 years old
600
5
10
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65
1,2
1,3
16
1,3
400
2,4
13-15 years old
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50
16-18 years old
13
58
Adults (male)
19-50 years old
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10
12
59
70
1,2
1,3
16
1,3
400
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51-60 years old
10
1,7
≥60 years old
15
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Adolescents (female)
10-12 years old
600
5
11
35
65
1,1
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16
1,2
400
2,4
13-15 years old
12
49
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12
50
Adults (female)
19-50 years old
500
10
12
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70
1,2
1,1
14
1,3
400
2,4
51-60 years old
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1,1
1,5
> 60 years old
600
15
70
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Pregnant women
800
5
12
51
80
1,4
1,4
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1,9
600
2,6
Breastfeeding women
850
5
18
51
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1,5
1,6
17
2
500
2,8
a These following conversion factors may
be used for vitamin A:
01 mcg of vitamin A or retinol = 01 retinol
equivalent (RE)
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01 mcg of b-carotene = 0.167 mcg of vitamin A
01 mcg of other carotenes = 0.084 mcg of vitamin A
b Excluding the loss during processing
and cooking activities because Vitamin C is destroyed easily by the
oxidization, light, alkali and temperature.
c These following conversion factors may
be used for vitamin D:
01 IU is equivalent to 0.03 mcg of vitamin D3,
or 01 mcg of vitamin D3 = 40 IU
d IU conversion factors (according to
IOM-FNB 2000): 01 mg a-tocopherol = 1 IU; 01 mg b-tocopherol = 0,5 IU; 01 mg
g-tocopherol = 0,1 IU; 0,1 mg s-tocopherol = 0,02 IU.
e Niacin or Niacin equivalent
f These following conversion factors may
be used for Folic acid:
01 folic acid = 1 folate x 1.7, or 01 g of folic
acid equivalent = 01 g of folate in food + (1.7 x amount of synthetic folic
acid (in gram)).
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APPENDIX NO. 02
TOLERABLE UPPER INTAKE LEVELS
(Enclosed with the Circular No. 43/2014/TT-BYT dated November 24, 2014 of
the Minister of Health of Vietnam)
1. Vitamin
Age
Vitamin A (μg/day)
Vitamin C (mg/day)
Vitamin D (μg/day)
Vitamin E
(mg/day)
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Vitamin B1 (mg/day)
Riboflavin (mg/day)
Niacin (mg/day)
Vitamin B6 (mg/day)
Acid Folic (μg/day)
Vitamin B12 (μg/day)
Pantothenic (mg/day)
Biotin (μg/day)
Infants
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600
N/A
25
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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N/A
N/A
N/A
6-12 months old
600
N/A
38
N/A
N/A
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N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Children
1-3 years old
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400
63
200
N/A
N/A
N/A
10
30
300
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N/A
N/A
4-8 years old
900
650
75
300
N/A
N/A
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15
40
400
N/A
N/A
N/A
Teenagers (9-13
years old)
Male
1.700
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100
600
N/A
N/A
N/A
20
60
600
N/A
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N/A
Female
1.700
1.200
100
600
N/A
N/A
N/A
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60
600
N/A
N/A
N/A
Adolescents (14-18
years old)
Male
2.800
1.800
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800
N/A
N/A
N/A
30
80
800
N/A
N/A
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Female
2.800
1.800
100
800
N/A
N/A
N/A
30
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800
N/A
N/A
N/A
Adults, ≥ 19
years old
Male
3.000
2.000
100
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N/A
N/A
N/A
35
100
1.000
N/A
N/A
N/A
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3.000
2.000
100
1.000
N/A
N/A
N/A
35
100
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N/A
N/A
N/A
Old people, ≥ 51
years old
Male
3.000
2.000
100
1.000
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N/A
N/A
35
100
1.000
N/A
N/A
N/A
Female
...
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2.000
100
1.000
N/A
N/A
N/A
35
100
1.000
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N/A
N/A
Pregnant women
3.000
2.000
100
1.000
N/A
N/A
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35
100
1.000
N/A
N/A
N/A
Breastfeeding
women
3.000
2.000
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1.000
N/A
N/A
N/A
35
100
1.000
N/A
N/A
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2. Minerals
Age
Arsenic
Boron (mg/day)
Chronium
Copper (μg/day)
Fluoride (mg/day)
Iodine
(μg/day)
Iron
(mg/day)
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Manganese
(mg/day)
Molybdenum (μg/day)
Nickel
(mg/day)
Selenium
(μg/day)
Zinc (mg/day)
Infants
0-6 months old
N/A
N/A
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N/A
0,7
N/A
40
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
45
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6-12 months old
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
0,9
N/A
40
N/A
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N/A
N/A
60
5
Children
1-3 years old
N/A
3
N/A
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1,3
200
40
65
2
300
0,2
90
7
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N/A
6
N/A
3.000
2,2
300
40
110
3
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0,3
150
12
Teenagers (9-13
years old)
Male
N/A
11
N/A
5.000
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600
40
350
9
1.100
0,6
280
23
Female
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11
N/A
5.000
10
600
40
350
9
1.100
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280
23
Adolescents
(14-18 years old)
Male
N/A
17
N/A
8.000
10
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45
350
11
1.700
1,0
400
34
Female
N/A
...
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N/A
8.000
10
900
45
350
11
1.700
1,0
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Adults, ≥ 19
years old
Male
N/A
20
N/A
10.000
10
1.100
...
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350
11
2.000
1,0
400
40
Female
N/A
20
...
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10.000
10
1.100
45
350
11
2.000
1,0
400
...
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Old people, ≥ 51
years old
Male
N/A
20
N/A
10.000
10
1.100
45
...
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11
2.000
1,0
400
40
Female
N/A
20
N/A
...
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10
1 100
45
350
11
2.000
1,0
400
40
...
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N/A
20
N/A
10.000
10
1.100
45
350
11
...
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1,0
400
40
Breastfeeding
women
N/A
20
N/A
10.000
10
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45
350
11
2.000
1,0
400
40
Tolerable upper intake level means the highest level
of micronutrient intake that is likely to cause no poison or pose no risk of
adverse health effects.
N/A: There is not enough information to determine
the tolerable upper intake level
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[1]
The Circular No. 17/2023/TT-BYT dated September 25, 2023 of the Minister of
Health of Vietnam providing amendments to and abrogation of some legislative
documents on food safety is promulgated pursuant to:
The Law on Promulgation of Legislative Documents
No. 80/2015/QH13 dated June 22, 2015 and the Law on amendments to the Law on
Promulgation of Legislative Documents No. 63/2020/QH14 dated June 18, 2020;
The Law on Food Safety No. 55/2010/QH12 dated
June 17, 2010;
The Government's Decree No. 15/2018/ND-CP dated
February 02, 2018 on elaboration of the Law on Food Safety;
The Government’s Decree No. 95/2022/ND-CP dated
November 15, 2022 defining functions, tasks, powers and organizational
structure of the Ministry of Health of Vietnam;
And at the request of the Director of Vietnam
Food Administration,”
[2]
This clause is abrogated according to point dd clause 2 Article 7 of the
Circular No.17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 09, 2023.
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[4]
This clause is abrogated according to point dd clause 2 Article 7 of the
Circular No.17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 09, 2023.
[5]
This clause is abrogated according to point dd clause 2 Article 7 of the
Circular No.17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 09, 2023.
[6]
This Article is amended according to clause 1 Article 4 of the Circular
No.17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 9, 2023.
[7]
This clause is abrogated according to point dd clause 2 Article 7 of the
Circular No.17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 09, 2023.
[8]
This clause is abrogated according to point dd clause 2 Article 7 of the
Circular No.17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 09, 2023.
[9]
This clause is amended according to clause 3 Article 4 of the Circular
No.17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 09, 2023.
[10]
This point is abrogated according to point dd clause 2 Article 7 of the
Circular No.17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 09, 2023.
[11]
This clause is amended according to clause 3 Article 4 of the Circular
No.17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 09, 2023.
[12]
This clause is amended according to clause 3 Article 4 of the Circular
No.17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 09, 2023.
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[14]
This Article is abrogated according to point dd clause 2 Article 7 of the
Circular No.17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 09, 2023.
[15]
This Article is abrogated according to point dd clause 2 Article 7 of the
Circular No.17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 09, 2023.
[16]
This point is amended according to clause 4 Article 4 of the Circular No.
17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 09, 2023.
[17]
This point is amended according to clause 4 Article 4 of the Circular No.
17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 09, 2023.
[18]
This point is amended according to clause 5 Article 4 of the Circular No.
17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 09, 2023.
[19]
This point is amended according to clause 5 Article 4 of the Circular No. 17/2023/TT-BYT,
coming into force from November 09, 2023.
[20]
This point is amended according to clause 5 Article 4 of the Circular No.
17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 09, 2023.
[21]
This Article is abrogated according to point dd clause 2 Article 7 of the
Circular No.17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 09, 2023.
[22]
This point is abrogated according to point dd clause 2 Article 7 of the
Circular No.17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 09, 2023.
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[24]
This point is amended according to clause 6 Article 4 of the Circular No.
17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 09, 2023.
[25]
This clause is abrogated according to point dd clause 2 Article 7 of the
Circular No.17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 09, 2023.
[26]
This point is amended according to clause 7 Article 4 of the Circular No.
17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 09, 2023.
[27]
This point is amended according to clause 7 Article 4 of the Circular No.
17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 09, 2023.
[28]
This point is amended according to clause 8 Article 4 of the Circular No.
17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 09, 2023.
[29]
This sentence is amended according to clause 9 Article 4 of the Circular No.
17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 09, 2023.
[30]
This point is abrogated according to point dd clause 2 Article 7 of the
Circular No.17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 09, 2023.
[31]
This clause is abrogated according to point dd clause 2 Article 7 of the
Circular No.17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 09, 2023.
[32]
This clause is amended according to clause 10 Article 4 of the Circular
No.17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 09, 2023.
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[34]
This Article is abrogated according to point dd clause 2 Article 7 of the
Circular No.17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 09, 2023.
[35]
This Chapter is abrogated according to point dd clause 2 Article 7 of the
Circular No.17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 09, 2023.
[36]
This Article is abrogated according to point dd clause 2 Article 7 of the
Circular No.17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 09, 2023.
[37]
This Article is abrogated according to point dd clause 2 Article 7 of the
Circular No.17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 09, 2023.
[38]
This Chapter is abrogated according to point dd clause 2 Article 7 of the Circular
No.17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 09, 2023.
[39]
This Article is abrogated according to point dd clause 2 Article 7 of the
Circular No.17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 09, 2023.
[40]
This Article is abrogated according to point dd clause 2 Article 7 of the
Circular No.17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 09, 2023.
[41]
This Article is abrogated according to point dd clause 2 Article 7 of the
Circular No.17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from November 09, 2023.
[42]
Articles 9, 10 and 11 of the Circular No.17/2023/TT-BYT, coming into force from
November 09, 2023, stipulate as follows:
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If any legislative documents referred to in this
Circular are amended, supplemented or superseded, the new ones shall apply.
Article 10. Effect
This Circular comes into force from November 09,
2023.
Article 11. Responsibility for implementation
The Chief of the Ministry Office, the Director
General of the Vietnam Food Administration, the Ministry’s Chief Inspector, heads
of units of and affiliated to the Ministry, Directors of provincial Departments
of Health, heads of food safety authorities affiliated to provincial People’s
Committees, heads of health agencies of ministries and central-government
authorities, and relevant authorities, organizations and individuals are
responsible for the implementation of this Circular./.