Analytical testing
VFSA belongs to the NIFC which is a leading authority responsible for conducting comprehensive food testing to safeguard public health and support regulatory enforcement. NIFC subject to state management of medical professional activities of the Ministry of Health and state management agencies in related fields according to the provisions of law. Furthermore, NIFC is assigned as the national reference laboratory in the field of food testing by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Adhering to the "Accuracy- Honest- Unbiased- Reliable and Timly" quality policy, NIFC and VFSA are dedicated to maintaining the scientific rigor, objectivity, and accuracy of their published results.
The food industry is a highly competitive and continuously evolving market in terms of both product quantity and product quality. Simultaneously, technical requirements for ensuring product quality are becoming increasingly stringent. To meet these evolving demands, NIFC consistently develops new testing methods to effectively monitor and control all quality and safety indicators of food available on the market. NIFC operates 8 specialized laboratories, including Heavy Metals and Minerals, Food microbiology and Genetically modified food, Chemical Residues and Contaminants in Food, Nutrients and Food Additives, Food Toxicology and Allergens, Research and Development, Experiments on Animals and Plants, and Quality Assurance, which provide more than 470 biological tests and 1500 chemical tests. The specific fields of food testing and test objects are presented in the table below.
Fields of food testing at NIFC
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Testing of the nutrition component |
Testing of veterinary drugs |
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Testing of food additives |
Testing of heavy metal |
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Assessment of the shelf life of food products |
Testing of micro-mineral |
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Food sensory testing |
Testing of microbiological |
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Testing of mycotoxins |
Testing of bacterial toxin |
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Testing of natural toxins |
Testing for viruses |
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Testing of plant protection drugs |
Testing for parasites |
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Testing of allergens |
Assessment of antibiotic resistance of bacteria |
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Testing of genetically modified food |
Test objects
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Testing of functional foods and health supplements |
Testing of beverage |
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Testing of milk and milk products |
Testing of wine and beer |
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Testing of aquatic products and aquatic products |
Testing of packaging, tools in direct contact with food |
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Testing of meat and meat products |
Testing of food ingredients |
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Test for cereals and cereal products |
Testing of fertilizer |
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Testing of honey and its products |
Testing of feed |
In risk assessment, hazard characterization aids in the estimating the magnitude of adverse outcomes from the identified hazards. With knowledge regarding the characteristics of each hazard, the organization can prioritize risks and create effective mitigation strategies. Knowledge of hazard characterization is critical for well-informed decisions on risk management as well as ensuring the wellbeing of people and the surrounding environment. With effective toolkit of testing method at NIFC, VFSA possesses the qualifications and capacity to independently and proactively perform comprehensive risk assessments.
Contact for consultant and sending samples
- Headquarters: Center for Scientific and Technical Services - National Institute for Food Control
Address: 65 Pham Than Duat, Mai Dich Ward, Cau Giay District, Hanoi
Hotline: 085 929 9595
Email: baogia@nifc.gov.vn
- Representative office in Ho Chi Minh City
Address: Tan Cang - Cat Lai Port, Room A102, Gate B Cat Lai Port, Số 1295B Nguyen Thi Dinh Street, Cat Lai Ward,
District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: (+84) 28.37.400.888/ Hotline: (+84) 918.959.678 (Mr. Nghi)
Email: vpsg.nifc@gmail.com
- Representative office in Hai Phong
Address: No 1, Ngo Quyen, Hai Phong city
Phone: (+84) 225.8830316 / Hotline: (+84) 983.300.226 (Ms. Thuong)
Email: dothanhthuong226@gmail.com
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