Hanoi (VNA) - A comprehensive reform model of regulations on quality andfood safety inspection for imported goods was introduced at a press conference onSeptember 24.

Director General of the Vietnam Customs Nguyen Van Can said the model, developedby the Ministry of Finance, aims to promote the use of information technologyand risk management, simplify processes and procedures for quality control,food safety inspection for imported goods and reduce contact points amongbusinesses and agencies, helping them save time and money.

It is expected to protect the rights and interests of businesses, individualsand consumers, and improve quality management efficiency for imported goods.

The model has been submitted to Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc for approval.

The finance ministry has proposed seven reforms, in which the customs authoritywill be the focal point in quality and food safety inspection for importedgoods. Other reforms are dedicated to procedures, risk management andinformation technology systems.

The inspection of imported goods subject to food safety regulations, which areassigned by the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and theMinistry of Agriculture and Rural Development, will be conducted at the Stateinspection agency. Meanwhile, the inspection of the rest will be carried out bycustoms authorities.

Thefinance ministry has also proposed solutions related to completing legal basis,upgrading the information technology system, ensuring labour, perfecting therisk management system, and enhancing co-ordination and information sharingbetween the border gate of pre-customs and post-customs clearance inspection./.