What is Nutritional analysis?

Nutritional analysis is the process of determining the nutritional composition of food products to provide accurate information on their nutritional value. The analytical results serve as the foundation for developing nutrition information panels, supporting product registration, quality control, and compliance with current nutrition labelling requirements.

Beyond regulatory compliance, accurate nutritional data helps food manufacturers enhance transparency, strengthen consumer trust, and gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Why Is nutritional analysis important for businesses?

As consumers become increasingly health-conscious, nutritional information has become a key factor influencing purchasing decisions. Transparent and reliable nutrition labelling not only supports informed consumer choices but also demonstrates a company's commitment to product quality and regulatory compliance.

In addition, under Circular No. 30/2026/TT-BYT, many food products are required to comply with nutrition labelling requirements. To establish accurate nutrition information panels, businesses need analytical data generated by competent and reliable testing laboratories.

Nutritional analysis helps businesses:

• Meet nutrition labelling requirements.
• Support product registration and market authorization.
• Monitor product quality and consistency.
• Improve transparency and consumer confidence.
• Facilitate product development and reformulation.
• Meet customer and export market requirements.

Nutritional analysis capabilities at Eurofins Food and Feed Testing

Eurofins Food and Feed Testing in Vietnam is equipped with advanced analytical technologies, including HPLC-RID, GC-FID, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, Dumas, and Fat Extraction systems, operated by experienced professionals specializing in food testing and analysis.

We provide nutritional analysis services for a wide range of food products based on internationally and nationally recognized standards such as AOAC, ISO, and TCVN, delivering accurate data to support nutrition labelling, product registration, quality assurance, and compliance with domestic and international market requirements.

Nutritional parameters available for analysis

Our nutritional testing services cover a broad range of key nutritional parameters, including:

• Energy Value (kcal or kJ)
• Total Carbohydrates
• Total Fat
• Protein
• Vitamins
• Sodium (Na)
• Total Sugars
• Dietary Fiber

Food categories covered

Nutritional analysis services are available for a wide variety of food products, including:

• Cereals and cereal-based products
• Meat and meat products
• Milk and dairy products
• Fish, seafood, and seafood products
• Oils, fats, and oil-bearing seeds
• Fruits and vegetables
• Seasonings and processed foods
• Dietary supplements
• Confectionery, instant noodles, and convenience foods

Supporting nutrition labelling and export compliance

Beyond complying with the nutrition labelling requirements set out in Circular No. 30/2026/TT-BYT, businesses exporting food products may also need to comply with the nutrition labelling regulations of the countries and regions where their products are marketed.

Depending on the destination country or region, nutrition labelling regulations may vary. Key export markets with specific nutrition labelling requirements include:

• United States (FDA, USDA)
• European Union (EU)
• Japan
• South Korea
• Australia and New Zealand
• Other international markets

Having reliable nutritional data from the early stages of product development and commercialization can help businesses streamline export processes, minimize labelling-related risks, and meet the expectations of importers, customers, and regulatory authorities.