Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormDried (shelf-stable)
Industry PositionPackaged staple-based food product
Market
In Vietnam, colored rice paper rolls (including vegetable-colored rice paper used for spring rolls) are produced by both industrial processors and craft villages. Tay Ninh (Trang Bang) is associated with dew/fog-wetted rice paper designed to stay soft and flexible, and export-oriented producers (e.g., Tay Ninh OCOP five-star rice paper) report overseas sales, indicating Vietnam’s role as an origin market with export activity alongside strong domestic use.
Market RoleMajor domestic producer with export activity
Domestic RoleCommon rice-based wrapper used in household and foodservice spring-roll consumption; also a branded packaged food category
Market Growth
Specification
Physical Attributes- Soft and flexible sheet behavior emphasized for Trang Bang dew/fog-wetted rice paper
- Very thin sheet format emphasized for some Tay Ninh products
Packaging- Retail pack formats marketed by producers include round rice paper in 16cm and 22cm sizes with 200g and 400g packs (example producer product listings)
- Vegetable/colored rice paper variants are marketed as product types by producers
Supply Chain
Value Chain- Rice soaking (reported 4–6 hours) → wet milling/grinding → filtration → batter seasoning (salt) → steaming on cloth over boiling water → sun drying (reported ~2 days) → brief baking → optional fog/dew exposure to increase softness/flexibility → packing and distribution
Temperature- Shelf-stable dried product; temperature control is generally less critical than moisture control during storage and transport
Atmosphere Control- Moisture and humidity control is important to reduce mold risk and preserve intended texture (especially for thin/soft formats)
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeMultimodal
Risks
Food Safety Addative Colorant HighColored rice paper products face heightened compliance risk if non-permitted colorants or banned chemicals are used for visual appeal; Vietnam MOH rules govern permitted additives, and past enforcement reporting in Vietnam has documented illegal industrial dyes used in rice-based foods, creating a realistic risk of seizure, recall, or border rejection when controls are weak.Lock formulations to MOH Circular 17/2023/TT-BYT-compliant additives; require supplier additive specifications and COAs; implement periodic testing for non-permitted dyes and preservative misuse, and verify labeling/ingredient disclosures match formulation.
Logistics MediumMoisture ingress during storage or transit (especially in humid conditions) can drive mold risk and degrade intended texture for thin/soft rice paper formats, increasing rejection and claims risk in distribution.Use moisture-barrier packaging, desiccant where appropriate, and container humidity management; define moisture-related acceptance criteria and conduct pre-shipment packaging integrity checks.
Regulatory MediumRegulatory updates to Vietnam’s food safety compliance regime (e.g., Decree 15/2018 implementation guidance and subsequent amendments/circulars affecting inspection scope and additive rules) can change documentation and inspection expectations for imported or domestically distributed packaged foods.Maintain an in-country regulatory monitor (MOH/MOIT/MARD notices) and keep product dossiers (self-declaration, specs, additive justification) current; align importer and customs broker checklists to the latest implementing guidance.
Standards- HACCP
- ISO 9001
- ISO 22000
- FSSC 22000
- Halal
FAQ
Which Vietnamese region is closely associated with dew/fog-wetted rice paper (banh trang phoi suong)?Trang Bang in Tay Ninh Province is highlighted for banh trang phoi suong (rice paper exposed to fog/dew), where the fog exposure step is described as key to making the rice paper soft and flexible.
What certifications and export markets are reported for a Tay Ninh OCOP five-star rice paper product?A Vietnam News Agency (VNA) report on Tan Nhien Company Limited’s super-thin rice paper notes ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, Halal, and FDA certificates, and states exports to markets including China, South Korea, Japan, and the United States.
Which Vietnam regulation is referenced for permitted food additives relevant to colored rice paper products, and when did it take effect?MOH Circular 17/2023/TT-BYT is referenced as updating food-safety legal documents relevant to additives and related provisions, and it took effect on November 9, 2023.