Testing fresh meat quality is extremely important for commercial trading establishments and is a key factor in building trust with consumers. This testing procedure is a mandatory requirement to trade and supply fresh meat in the market.
WHAT IS FRESH MEAT? ON WHAT LEGAL BASIS IS FRESH MEAT TESTED?
WHAT IS FRESH MEAT?
Fresh meat is the meat of slaughtered livestock, poultry, birds, and wild animals in the form of whole carcasses, pieces, minced, etc., preserved at temperatures from 0 to 4 °C or at room temperature. Fresh meat is an important food in Vietnamese meals. Therefore, to ensure health, consumers always look for reputable fresh meat trading addresses. It can be seen that consumers currently prioritize buying clean meat with certification over purchasing fresh meat of unknown origin.

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ON WHAT LEGAL BASIS IS FRESH MEAT QUALITY TESTED?
Testing fresh meat quality is necessary because:
- For consumers: Fresh meat is a staple food present in almost all daily meals. Using and consuming safe, fresh, raw meat plays an important role in protecting and maintaining health, as well as providing good nutrients for the body to develop normally and healthily.
- For commercial and business establishments: Distributing and displaying products that have undergone fresh meat quality testing according to requirements at reputable facilities licensed by competent veterinary inspection authorities will help enhance reputation and build trust with customers.
Legal basis
- Law on Food Safety
- Decree 15/2018/ND-CP guiding the Law on Food Safety
- National Standard TCVN 7046:2009 on Fresh meat - Technical requirements
- Circular 24/2013/TT-BYT regulating maximum residue limits for veterinary drugs in food issued by the Minister of Health
- Circular 50/2016/TT-BYT regulating maximum residue limits for pesticides in food issued by the Minister of Health
TESTING PARAMETERS
The quality testing of fresh meat will be conducted based on many different parameters depending on the testing needs of each individual. Below are some common parameters:
Organoleptic parameters

Sensory parameters
Physicochemical parameters

Physicochemical parameters
Heavy metal parameters
- Parameters such as: Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Mercury (Hg)
Microbiological parameters

Microbiological parameters
Parasite parameters
- Parameters such as: Cysticercus cellulosae, Cysticercus bovis, Trichinella spiralis
Pesticide residue parameters
- Parameters such as: Tetracycline, Chloramphenicol
Plant protection drug residue parameters
- According to regulations issued in Circular No. 50/2016/TT-BYT, parameters include: Carbaryl, DDT, Lindane, Trichlorfon, Dichlorvos, Diazinon, Fenclophos, Chlorpyrifos, Coumaphos
Hormone residue parameters
- Parameters such as: Diethylstilbestrol, Testosterone, Estradiol
Mycotoxin parameters
- Aflatoxin B1 content
► In addition to fresh meat, VnTest can test many other types of products such as dried meat, agricultural products, soil, domestic water... Contact Hotline: 0965 338 523 for free advice and to receive the most competitive price quote in the market.
CUSTOMERS TESTING FRESH MEAT AT VNTEST
Customer test samples at VnTest:


Fresh meat testing results
WHY SHOULD YOU TEST MEAT AT VNTEST?
As a professional Food Testing unit, VnTest—with a long history of operation and a team of professional technicians—has served many individuals and businesses, helping customers achieve the most accurate results, optimize costs, and build strong trust with consumers.

Accreditation certificate confirming that the Testing Laboratory of the VNTEST Institute for Testing and Quality Assessment is fully capable of performing testing activities for customers, issued by the Bureau of Accreditation (BoA) under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
With a system of modern, advanced testing equipment directly imported from abroad, along with a team of professional and experienced technical staff in chemical and biological fields, VnTest always ensures the highest service quality and commits to bringing satisfaction to customers.

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