Abstract
In all countries, demand for quality food is on the increase. Governments and multinationals are promulgating rules and standards regarding production conditions, inspections and certification. But smallholders often struggle to meet such conditions and to take advantage of these new opportunities. Vietnam provides a good example of this issue. Demand for safe and tasty food is rapidly increasing in domestic and international markets. Family farmers cultivating small areas - the vast majority of producers – cannot meet this demand adequately, despite active public policies in favour of quality. What can be done to remedy this situation?
Highlights
IIn all countries, demand for quality food is on the increase
Through Perspective CIRAD provides the opportunity to explore new avenues for discussion and action based on research, without presenting an institutional position
The government is at its most enterprising when it comes to regulations – over 300 laws drafted by different ministries have been published, laying down compulsory standards or certification processes
Summary
Governments and multinationals are promulgating rules and standards regarding production conditions, inspections and certification. For the last 20 years, and especially since 2003 (with the ordinance on food safety), the Vietnamese government has been pursuing an active food safety policy, promulgating laws, organising training courses and supporting supermarkets. It has a dual objective: protecting consumer health and improving the competitiveness of agricultural products on the national market and for export. The VietGAP (good agricultural practices) standard was implemented in 2008 It is based on the ASEANGAP HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) principles.
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