Vietnamese dry noodles and dry noodle soups are increasingly popular in the Belgian market. Photo (documentary) illustration: Huong Giang/VNA reporter in Belgium
The SPS Vietnam Office received a notice from the Secretariat of the SPS/WTO Commission No. G/SPS/N/EU/641 dated June 09, 6 of the European Union announcing the Implementation Regulation (EU) 2023/2023 of June 1110, 06 amending Regulation (EU) 6/2023 on the temporary strengthening of official controls and emergency measures governing the introduction of certain third countries (EU) Regulations (EU) No. /2019 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
Accordingly, for instant noodle products containing seasonings/seasoning powders or sauces from Vietnam: have been subject to an increased level of official control and special conditions upon joining the Union due to the risk of ethylene oxide contamination since December 12. The official control measures implemented by the Member States indicate progress in complying with the relevant requirements set forth in Union legislation. The results of those controls provide evidence that the introduction of such foods into the European Union does not pose a serious risk to human health.
It is therefore unnecessary to continue to require that each consignment be accompanied by an official certificate stating that all sampling and analytical results show compliance with Regulation (EC) No 396/2005. At the same time, Member States should continue to implement official controls to ensure that existing levels of compliance are maintained. Instant noodle products containing seasonings/seasonings or sauces from Vietnam in Point 1, Annex II of the Enforcement Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 are repealed and moved to Annex I of the Regulation with the inspection frequency set at 20% of instant noodle shipments entering the European Union.
There are 3 products that continue to be subject to official control measures: bell peppers, okra and dragon fruit. Specifically, bell pepper inspection frequency is set at 50%; okra inspection frequency is set at 50%; dragon fruit is 20%.
