Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on November 2, 2026, with the Faculty of Food Science and Technology (FST) of the Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA) to promote human resource development in the field of food safety as well as collaboration in education and research.

VNUA is one of Vietnam's leading agricultural universities. The Faculty of Food Science and Technology (FST), with which JFSM has established this partnership, conducts educational and research activities in the areas of food science and food safety.
JFSM entered into this MoU with the aim of fostering food safety professionals and promoting food safety management throughout Vietnam and the ASEAN region through collaboration with the faculty, which serves as a center for education and research in the field of food safety.

Under the MoU, both parties confirmed their intention to collaborate in areas including the development of food safety professionals and auditors, the creation of educational programs, the joint organization of seminars and other events, and support for the career development of students and graduates.
Through these initiatives, JFSM will work to promote understanding and utilization of the JFS Standards and support their implementation, thereby contributing to the wider adoption of food safety management practices throughout Vietnam and the ASEAN region.

In conjunction with the signing of the MoU, a food safety seminar was also held.
The seminar included presentations introducing JFSM and the JFS Standards, practical measures for preventing foreign material contamination in food businesses, and explanations of certification services. A total of 61 participants, including university representatives, students, and food business operators, attended the seminar and enhanced their understanding of food safety management and the JFS Standards.
During the Q&A session, participants actively exchanged views on topics such as the implementation of the JFS Standards, certification acquisition, and future developments in Vietnam. The discussion demonstrated the strong interest in food safety human resource development and the JFS Standards within Vietnam.

JFSM will continue to promote food safety management and develop food safety professionals through collaboration with educational institutions and industry partners in Japan and around the world.


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