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From April 9 to April 10, 2025, the National Institute for Food Control (NIFC) engaged in a working session with a delegation from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of the Republic of Korea (MFDS) to exchange information and explore opportunities for cooperation in the areas of Total Diet Study (TDS), food safety risk assessment, and the establishment of a future joint research network between the two sides.
Aiming to strengthen collaboration in TDS research and establish a joint research network in the field of food safety between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea, the delegation—including representatives from MFDS and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Vietnam—conducted a working visit to the Vietnam Food Administration (VFA) and the National Institute for Food Control (NIFC).
On April 9, at the Vietnam Food Administration, a trilateral working session was held among VFA, NIFC, and the Korean delegation. The parties exchanged information on food safety quality management and monitoring methods, food testing practices in Vietnam, and the potential for cooperation in TDS research and food safety risk assessment between the two countries.
Delegates from VFA, NIFC, and MFDS during the working session at the Vietnam Food Administration headquarters
Delegates from VFA, NIFC, and MFDS capturing a memorable moment during their meeting
MFDS Delegation Pays Working Visit to the National Institute for Food Control (NIFC)
During the meeting, representatives of the National Institute for Food Control presented an overview of the Institute’s activities and proposed potential areas of cooperation. Ms. Bang Sungyeon, a representative of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Vietnam, shared insights into ongoing bilateral cooperation programs in the field of food safety. Mr. Chang Moon-ik, Director of the Department of Emerging Contaminants at MFDS, also expressed positive remarks regarding NIFC’s research capabilities and development of analytical methods. Representatives of both parties engaged in productive discussions and explored opportunities for future collaboration in areas such as food safety risk assessment, Total Diet Study research, development of new analytical methods, and cooperation in the inspection and testing of imported and exported food products between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea.
Representatives of the NIFC leadership and the MFDS delegation pose for a commemorative photo during the official visit
