Compliance and Labeling Standards

The Vietnamese National Assembly is reviewing draft amendments to the Food Safety Law. A representative has recommended shifting the focus of regulation to post-market inspections to ease the pressure of re-reviewing existing products in large numbers. Ho Chi Minh City has recorded more than 300,000 self-declared products to date. Whether these products will need to be reviewed again, the scope of the review, and how the old and new rules will be aligned are issues that beverage companies should follow closely. The recommendation has not yet been implemented. Click to learn about the key points under review and prepare a list of compliance matters to monitor.

How should the client and manufacturer information be labeled on contract-brewed beer products to ensure compliance? This article outlines the key points for verifying both parties’ names, addresses, place of origin, and SC production license numbers. It explains current labeling options and considerations for transitioning to the new regulations in 2027, and provides guidance on reviewing print proofs, production transfers, and packaging shared across multiple factories. This helps brand owners identify label mismatches, reduce packaging rework, and ensure smoother contract brewing partnerships.

Before outsourcing beer production, how can you confirm that the food production license is valid, the production address matches, and the product category is approved? This article outlines the qualifications of the production entity, the details of the 1503 beer production license, compliance requirements for innovative recipe ingredients, and key points for official license checks. It helps quality control and procurement teams identify classification risks for fruit-flavored beers and products made with specialty ingredients, and establish a pre-production verification checklist and traceability evidence chain. Click to learn about the key review points, reduce the risks of license mismatches, packaging rework, and launch delays, and ensure a more reliable contract manufacturing partnership.

EU Organic Trade Rules Set for Adjustment: Negotiators Reach Provisional Agreement to Extend Organic Product Trade Arrangements with 11 Non-EU Countries Until 2036 and Add Conditions for the Use of the EU Organic Logo. How can organic beverage businesses assess label and certification compliance risks? Understand the differences between the continuation of trade arrangements and the requirements for using the logo, and monitor the final scope and implementation arrangements to prepare for compliance ahead of exports to the EU.

Macao’s Alcohol Control Law takes effect on November 5, prohibiting the sale or provision of alcoholic beverages to persons under 18. Relevant premises must prominently display the approved notice prohibiting sales. What steps should alcohol retailers, restaurants and other businesses take to comply? This article outlines key compliance points, including the scope of the prohibition on sales and free provision, notice display requirements, and staff procedures, helping businesses clarify their management priorities and prepare in advance. Click to learn about the key policy requirements and implementation considerations.