Some policies from the F2F strategy affecting Vietnamese businesses.
From the roadmap of the Farm to Fork (F2F) strategy outlined previously, it is clear that most of the planned legal measures—such as amendments and supplements to mandatory regulations—relate to standards, quality, and marketing practices for agricultural products and food. These regulations apply equally to products produced within the EU and those imported from outside, including Vietnam. Consequently, the businesses most significantly impacted by this strategy are those engaged in the production and export of agricultural products and food to the EU. The specific policies and their affected sectors are summarized in the table below.
Table – Summary of Some Policies in the F2F Strategy Affecting Vietnam’s Export Sectors
|
No. |
EU Policies and Measures |
Affected Sectors |
|
1 |
Regulations on the sustainable use of plant protection products |
Agricultural products such as fruits, vegetables, tea, coffee, spices... |
|
2 |
Regulations on veterinary medicinal products |
Products of animal origin |
|
3 |
Amendments to EU Regulations on food contact materials |
All types of food |
|
4 |
Amendments to Regulations on food information to consumers |
All types of food |
|
5 |
EU Code of Conduct on responsible food marketing and business practices |
All types of food |
|
6 |
Amendments to some Regulations on animal welfare |
Animals and animal products |
|
7 |
Regulations on Organic Production and Labelling of Organic Products |
Agricultural products, food |
Source: Center for WTO and International Trade - VCCI