DOAN GIA PHAT is honored to be one of the companies that bring Vietnamese rice grains to more than 20 different countries.
QUALITY STANDARDS
Regulation No 1308/2013, updated in 2020 by the EC, specifies rice standards, including:
FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS
Regulation EC No 178/2002: EU General Food Law, including procedures related to traceability, hygiene, and contaminants in food;
Regulation EC No 852/2004: Updated in 2021 regarding the hygiene of foodstuffs of plant origin by the European Parliament and Council;
Adherence to food safety management systems like ISO 9001, ISO 22000, and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles.
GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISM (GMO) CONTROL REGULATIONS
Regulation EC No 1829/2003 stipulates that GMO-containing products cannot be placed on the market without authorization and proper labeling;
Regulation EU No 503/2013 provides an effective EU-wide approval application program for businesses to market genetically modified products.
PRODUCT PACKAGING STANDARDS
Regulation EU No 1169/2011 sets general rules for labeling applicable to all food products. Mandatory information like product name, ingredients, net weight, expiration date, storage conditions, origin, usage instructions, lot marking, and nutritional declaration must be provided on foods before reaching consumers.
PLANT INSPECTION REGULATIONS
Regulation, No 2005/15/EC regarding packaging and lining materials made from wood, requires packaging materials or plant products made from wood not to contain pests.
New EU Plant Health Law No 2016/2031 mandates all live plant products to have plant health certification and adhere to strict phytosanitary requirements.
Regulation EU No 2019/2072 details implementing protective measures against pests and diseases.
ORIGIN TRACEABILITY AND BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY STANDARDS
Regulation EC No 178/2002 establishes general principles for product traceability through production, processing, and distribution stages. It also defines the responsibilities of manufacturers, importers, and distributors in ensuring food safety.
QUALITY STANDARDS
Humidity: Exported rice to the Philippines must have no more than 14%
Broken grains: Exported rice must not have broken grains exceeding 0.75%.
Purity: Exported rice must achieve a minimum purity of 95%.
Gelatinization: Rice should have a gelatinization degree of not more than 1.8 mm.
FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS
Contaminants: Exported rice must adhere to limits of pollutants such as preservatives, pesticides, and heavy metals as regulated by the Philippines' Department of Agriculture and Food Supply.
PRODUCT PACKAGING STANDARDS
Packaging: Exported rice should be securely packaged and waterproofed for transport, complying with material, durability, and waterproofing requirements.
Certification: According to the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) regulations, Exported rice requires proper classification certification.
For accurate adherence to regulations when exporting rice to the Philippines, clients should thoroughly research specific standards and updates from governmental bodies such as the National Food Authority (NFA) and Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI).
EXPORT STANDARDS TO NIGERIA
Humidity: Not exceeding 14%.
Size and shape: Uniformity within each batch is essential, depending on the rice type.
Contaminants: Limits on contaminants like preservatives, pesticides, and heavy metals must adhere to Nigeria's regulations.
EXPORT STANDARDS TO GHANA
Humidity: Not exceeding 14%.
Contaminants: Limits on contaminants like preservatives, pesticides, and heavy metals must adhere to Ghana's regulations.
EXPORT STANDARDS TO KENYA
Humidity: Not exceeding 14%.
Contaminants: Limits on contaminants like preservatives, pesticides, and heavy metals must adhere to Kenya's regulations.
LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
Law No 18/2012 on Food and Minister of Agriculture Regulation No 17/Permentan/OT.140/2/2016 on General Provisions for Agricultural Food Quality Control of Indonesia.
STANDARDS AND CONDITIONS
Humidity: Not exceeding 14%.
Starch content: Must be at most 2%.
Contaminants: Contaminant levels like preservatives, pesticides, and heavy metals must comply with Indonesia's regulations.
PRODUCT PACKAGING STANDARDS
Minister of Agriculture Regulation No 34/Permentan/SR.120/10/2010 on Food Packaging of Indonesia.
Packaging must adhere to Indonesia's material, size, durability, and waterproofing requirements.
ORIGIN TRACEABILITY AND BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY STANDARDS
Minister of Agriculture Regulation No 21/Permentan/OT.140/3/2013 on Agricultural Food Quality Assurance System of Indonesia.
Exporting businesses must adhere to regulations on product origin traceability and ensure transparency and product quality.
GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISM (GMO) CONTROL REGULATIONS
Government Regulation No 69/2016 on Safety of Genetically Engineered Food Products of Indonesia.
Rice must not contain GMO components or adhere to Indonesia's GMO labeling regulations.
QUALITY STANDARDS
Humidity: Not exceeding 14%.
Starch content: Must adhere to specific US requirements.
Contaminants: Must adhere to limits of contaminants like preservatives, pesticides, and heavy metals regulated by the US.
FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS
Additives and preservatives: Must comply with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations.
Pesticides: Must comply with limits on pesticides and residue levels set by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
PRODUCT PACKAGING STANDARDS
Packaging must adhere to US regulations on material, size, durability, and labeling information.
ORIGIN TRACEABILITY AND BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY STANDARDS
The US requires compliance with regulations on product origin traceability and responsibility for transparency and quality.
GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISM (GMO) CONTROL REGULATIONS
Adherence to US GMO labeling regulations is necessary for rice not containing GMO components.
To ensure accurate adherence to standards and regulations when exporting rice to the USA, clients should refer to specific information and updates from US government agencies such as the FDA, EPA, USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), and relevant organizations.
