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How to Register Health Supplements
in Vietnam
To register health supplements in Vietnam, investors must comply with several regulations and quite strict food safety and hygiene standards.
LABELING OF VIETNAM HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS
The labeling of health supplements is basically the same as the labeling of other food types. In general, a label should be put on the package of the health supplement and contain the following mandatory information:
- Name of product
- Composition
- Quantity of product
- Manufacturing date
- Usage and preservation instructions
- Shelf life
- Country of origin
- Name and address of manufacture/responsible party
- Nutritional information
- Recommendation and warnings
For supplements, it is required to put the title “supplemental foods” on the label.
VIETNAM HEALTH SUPPLEMENT REGISTRATION PROCESS
Producers and distributors entering the Vietnamese market must submit product self-declaration or product declaration registration to the Ministry of Health (MOH).
The application dossier should include several documents such as:
- Certificate of Free Sale or Health Certificate
- Licenses of a Vietnamese importer consisting of:
- Investment registration certificate (IRC)
- Enterprise registration certificate (ERC)
- Product samples
- Product label
Also, applicable from July 2019, Certificate of Good Manufacturing Practise (GMP) will be required.
CLAIMS OF VIETNAM HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS
In addition to labeling, claims are also part of the requirements for health supplement product registration in Vietnam.
There are two types of claims for health supplements, namely nutrient content claims and health claims, with details as follows:
NUTRIENT CONTENT CLAIMS
Not every health supplement can have nutrient content claims. Only products that provide 10% or more of the Vietnamese RNI, either per 100g or per portion , can have the claims.
Another factor is the main active ingredients. To be eligible for claims, a product must contain not less than 15% of the concerned nutrient reference intake.
HEALTH CLAIMS
Only health supplements whose added substances contain 10% or more of the RNI can have the health claims. Scientific evidence is required to make such claims.
Classification of Health Supplements
Health supplements, which is also known as dietary supplements or food supplements, are products that are used to improve the health and boost imunity of their users.
Vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids, enzymes, probiotics and other biologically active substances.
Composition of Health Supplements
A health supplement can be composed of various elements. The common composition of a health supplement is nutrients, plants and additives.
Take into account that there are the ASEAN Negative Plant List and a circular guidance on the management of food additives, among others, to be consulted. For detailed guidance, it is best to consult with a health supplement product registration specialist in Vietnam.
Health Supplements Registration with Cekindo
Cekindo is ready to assist you by advising you on the rules and regulations set out by the Vietnamese government, the type of entity you should consider, finding a reliable business partner or distributor and finally to register your health supplement products in Vietnam.
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