FS Certification in Vietnam

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Funded by Global Affairs Canada, the SAFEGRO project seeks to enhance the Vietnamese people’s access to safe
and competitive agri-food products, to improve the well-being of consumers and other agri-food actors. Alinea
International implements the SAFEGRO project with the University of Guelph, focusing on Han Noi and Ho Chi
Minh City value chains.
Food safety is a significant public health concern. Recent research indicates that Vietnamese consumers do not
trust food safety practices and enforcement at informal markets where they buy most food. Trade for Vietnam’s
commodity exports also suffers due to a lack of compliance with international standards.