Regulatory Briefing
Vietnam is transitioning from a law-driven, list/schedule model under the Law on Chemicals (2007) and Decree No. 113/2017/ND-CP toward a more inventory-focused framework anchored by the National Chemical Inventory (NCI) and expanded import controls [157, 158].
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Vietnam Issues Draft Decree on Cosmetic Safety and Management Aligned with ASEAN Standards
May-26-2025
The Vietnamese Ministry of Health has released a new draft decree on cosmetics management. The proposed decree aims to improve the safety of cosmetics and how products are controlled in the...
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Vietnam’s New Chemical Law: Key Changes Effective in 2026
Apr-28-2025
On March 5, 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam published the second draft of the amended Law on Chemicals, scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026. This revision amends the...
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