Street food vendors in Vietnam risk fines ranging from VND500,000 (US$19) to VND3 million ($116) if they fail to meet hygiene standards. Photo: Tuoi TreIn its directive sent to local authorities on Monday, the ministry defined street food as ready-to-eat food sold by mobile vendors or small operators in public spaces or at events and festivals. While many provinces and cities have improved hygiene standards, the ministry noted persistent problems among small-scale vendors, including lack of clean water, poor waste disposal, and unsafe food storage. Under the new regulations, vendors must undergo food safety training and be free of infectious diseases. Fines ranging from VND500,000 to VND1 million ($39) will apply to offenses such as selling food without hygienic tables or racks, failing to cover food to prevent dust and insects, and not wearing gloves when directly handling cooked or ready-to-eat food.

Source: Tuoitre News February 10, 2026 07:46 UTC