Vietnam food forum to address EU packaging rules and market access
The November 11 event in Ho Chi Minh City will cover food safety, traceability and requirements imposed by European retailers.
Vietnamese food exporters’ compliance with European Union requirements will be the focus of Vietnam Food Forum 2026, scheduled for November 11 in Ho Chi Minh City. Organisers said discussions would address sustainable packaging and obstacles to entering European distribution networks.
The forum forms part of the Vietnam International Food Industry Exhibition, known as Vietnam Foodexpo. Joint organisers include the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade), which operates under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Swiss Import Promotion Programme (SIPPO), the Vietnam Packaging Association (VINPAS) and other partners.
Sessions will examine consumer trends alongside import rules, food safety, labelling, traceability and packaging sustainability. They will also address requirements from European buyers and retail chains. The EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) requires exporters to address compliance throughout production, including packaging design, materials and documentation.
Organisers said experts from the Vietnam SPS Office, SIPPO, VINPAS and Eurofins would participate, alongside representatives of European embassies and consulates general in Vietnam. Exporters will share experience in developing products, building brands and using next-generation free trade agreements. Businesses will also have opportunities to meet specialists, trade promotion organisations and European partners.
