Vietnamese cinnamon and chili have been warned by some EU countries of food safety violations

The European Union's Food and Feed Safety Notification System has issued a notice to the SPS Vietnam Office regarding Vietnamese exported products of plant origin that have violated food safety regulations. The EU requires agricultural and food products imported into Europe to comply with its food safety regulations, including testing for pesticide residues, preservatives, and other additives. Businesses are required to perform periodic analysis and testing on products to ensure compliance. Failing to do so can harm the business's reputation and product quality, and may limit access to international markets. The Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association has highlighted the need for businesses to check product quality before exporting.