The Middle East conflict is pushing agricultural production costs up by 3-5% and sea freight rates by up to 35%, creating pressure on domestic food prices and markets.
Decree 46 and resolution 66, concerning food declaration and registration, will continue to be postponed until the amended food safety law and new guiding documents take effect.
Vietnam's agricultural exports could suffer losses of 1-8 billion USD if the Middle East conflict lasts one month to one year, due to supply chain disruptions.
The government is set to issue a resolution today to address problems arising from the implementation of decree 46 on food safety, as requested by the prime minister.
The prime minister has directed ministries to issue immediate guidelines and localities to designate testing facilities to clear congestion and ensure timely customs clearance for goods at border gates.
The Deputy Prime Minister has directed ministries, sectors, and localities to provide guidance on state inspection of food to ensure imported goods are not held up.