Nearly 98% of food samples from 6 localities meet safety standards for Ho Chi Minh City

Between 2021 and 2025, agricultural and environmental agencies in Lam Dong, Dong Nai, Tay Ninh, Dong Thap, and Vinh Long Provinces, and Can Tho City collected 12,121 samples of agricultural, forestry, and aquatic products for testing, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Food Safety Department. 

Of these, 11,865 samples, or 97.89 percent, passed all safety tests, while 256 samples that failed were handled locally and not supplied to the city.

City authorities said the results reflected ongoing efforts to build a secure food supply chain and prevent unsafe products from reaching consumers, but noted that managing the city's food needs remains complex due to high population and reliance on outside suppliers.

Officials said expanding the food safety chain requires cooperation between producing provinces and private companies, as government oversight alone is insufficient. 

Several businesses reported pressure to meet strict standards, while demand and market stability remain concerns.

Authorities plan to continue developing a food safety program through 2030, aiming to increase the share of products from certified supply chains and promote their use in schools, hospitals, and industrial kitchens.