According to Mr. Nguyen Quy Duong, Deputy Director of the Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection, at the end of 2025, China issued Order 280, replacing some provisions of Order 248 and adding new regulations related to the management and registration of foreign enterprises exporting food to this market. According to the latest announcement, more than 2,500 product groups will require registration. The regulations in Order 280 are considered stricter than before. Meanwhile, China is expected to begin implementing them from June 1, 2026. This means businesses only have about 2.5 months to complete the necessary procedures. If businesses do not promptly understand and comply with the new regulations, their export activities to the Chinese market may be affected. Meanwhile, Mr. Ngo Xuan Nam, Deputy Director of the SPS Vietnam Office, noted that the new regulations do not affect businesses that have already been granted registration codes under Order 248. These businesses will be transitioned to the new management mechanism without having to re-register from scratch. However, Order 280 includes some adjustments related to food safety management, the authority of regulatory agencies, and technical requirements. Therefore, businesses need to proactively update their information to ensure compliance when the official document comes into effect. According to the Chinese side, the issuance of Order 280 aims to strengthen food safety control while ensuring uninterrupted agricultural trade between China and other countries. In parallel with updating the new regulations, Vietnamese authorities are also exchanging information with the Chinese side to clarify some technical details to support businesses in implementing them smoothly. In addition, a notable change in Order 280 is the adjustment of the method for submitting business registration applications. Previously, registration was done in two ways: businesses registering directly with Chinese Customs or registering through an authorized agency. Under the new regulations, these two methods are unified into a single process. Businesses proactively prepare and submit registration applications online through the Chinese system. However, a letter of introduction from an authorized agency is still mandatory in the application dossier. Therefore, businesses still need to contact the relevant regulatory agency for verification, confirmation, and issuance of a letter of recommendation before completing the application. Regulatory agencies recommend that businesses regularly monitor information on the website of the Vietnam SPS Office and relevant agencies to stay updated on new regulations.