The Vietnamese Ministry of Health (MOH) has launched a public consultation on the draft National Technical Regulation QCVN 8-1:2026/BYT, which will replace the current QCVN 8-1:2011/BYT on maximum limits of mycotoxin contamination in food. The proposed regulation aims to update Vietnam’s food safety framework in line with current scientific knowledge and international risk-management practices, while enhancing consumer protection against harmful mycotoxin exposure. The draft QCVN 8-1:2026/BYT establishes updated Maximum Levels (MLs) for a range of mycotoxins that may occur in food products, including: 1.Aflatoxins (Aflatoxin B₁, B₂, G₁, G₂ and M₁) in foods such as peanuts, oilseeds, cereals, spices, and milk. 2.Ochratoxin A in products including coffee, wine, grape juice, and cereal-based foods. 3.Fumonisins and other significant mycotoxins found in various food commodities. 4.Enhanced Protection for Infants and Young Children The draft regulation introduces of more stringent limits for foods intended for infants (under 12 months) and young children (12–36 months). The proposal reflects the increased susceptibility of these population groups to mycotoxin exposure. For example, the draft sets a maximum limit of 0.1 µg/kg (dry matter basis) for Aflatoxin B₁ in processed cereal-based foods intended for infants and young children, representing a particularly strict safety requirement.
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