A nationwide traceability system for agricultural, forestry, and fishery products has officially entered operation in Vietnam. The platform is designed to strengthen supply chain transparency and improve the quality and value of Vietnamese agricultural products as global export requirements grow more demanding.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Vietnam formally introduced the system during a ceremony in Hanoi on June 30. Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung presided over the event, joined by leaders from ministries, localities, and the business community.
At the ceremony, Mr Dung emphasized that the system is a vital digital infrastructure for transparent production chains. He noted that it will elevate the quality and reputation of Vietnamese products in international markets.
Vietnam’s export target of over 74 billion USD for 2026 requires strict compliance with global standards. Meeting transparency requirements from the EU, US, and China is now essential for sustainable growth and competitiveness.
Mr Dung acknowledged that domestic production remains fragmented and small-scale. Therefore, implementation must follow an appropriate roadmap, prioritizing sectors with large production volumes to ensure efficiency.
He also emphasized the need for simplicity. The system should align with farmers’ practices and avoid becoming a burdensome administrative procedure that further pressures producers.
Initial results in some localities show promising progress. In Hanoi, more than 3000 establishments have been granted accounts with around 12,000 products embedded with traceability QR codes.
Several major enterprises, including Masan MEATLife, have fully digitized meat products and are ready to connect with the national database.
The system’s official operation is expected to transform agricultural quality management. It will promote transparency, strengthen supply chains, and enhance Vietnam’s competitiveness in international markets.
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