What is the implementation process and approval by the competent state management agency? How many times can a manufacturer evaluate and extend the shelf life of a product for the same batch of product?

In this regard, the Department of Food Safety, Ministry of Health replied as follows:

The expiry date of the goods is specified in Clause 11, Article 3; Article 14 and Appendix III of Decree No. 43/2017/ND-CP dated April 14, 2017 of the Government on goods labels.

Yen's question did not specify which product group the product belongs to, what is the nature of the product, so according to the regulations on the assignment of management of food products/groups of products under the management authority of the Ministry of Health. economy, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Ministry of Industry and Trade in Articles 37, 38, 39, 40; Appendix II, III, IV of Decree No. 15/2018/ND-CP dated February 2, 2018 of the Government detailing the implementation of a number of articles of the Law on Food Safety.

Yen is suggested to base on the nature of the product and contact relevant agencies for specific instructions.

For regulations on goods labeling, in the process of implementation, if there are difficulties or problems, please contact the Department of Goods Quality Management (General Department of Standards, Metrology and Quality) for guidance.