Vietnam faces scrutiny over fake milk and lax food safety rules


Authorities inspect a milk store in Thai Binh Province. - Photo: daidoanket.vn

HANOI: Vietnam is grappling with the spread of counterfeit dairy products and self-declared nutritional supplements, many of which have been sold with unverified medical claims and distributed widely through hospitals, pharmacies and rural markets.

Among the most concerning trends is the rise of so-called 'grass milk' (sua co), a marketing term coined by sales teams to promote obscure dairy products lacking recognised branding.

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