Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security has introduced an electronic identification and traceability framework for chemicals requiring special control. Circular No. 154/2026/TT-BCA became effective on 4 September 2026.

The Circular supports Vietnam’s electronic identification and authentication infrastructure and is intended to improve the traceability of controlled chemical activities. It is relevant to manufacturers, importers, traders, storage operators, transporters and downstream users handling chemicals within the applicable categories.

Key Regulatory Scope

Companies must first determine whether their substances fall within Vietnam’s specially controlled chemical lists. Relevant legal instruments include the Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15 and Decree No. 24/2026/ND-CP.

The responsible Vietnamese entity may need to create and maintain electronic information concerning the chemical, participating businesses, consignments, transactions and other controlled activities. Foreign suppliers may consequently need to provide importers with more detailed substance, origin and shipment data.

Recordkeeping and System Integration

Businesses should examine how the new electronic records interact with chemical licences, import or export permits, declarations, invoices and transport documents. Internal databases may need to connect substance identity with each relevant transaction or consignment.

Companies should also establish responsibility for entering, reviewing and correcting information. Data accuracy is particularly important where chemical identity, concentration or quantity determines regulatory status.

Industry Impact

Affected businesses should map controlled substances, legal entities, facilities and supply-chain transactions before configuring their compliance systems. Existing paper records may not be sufficient if the Circular requires information to be maintained through the designated electronic infrastructure.