The new Law on Chemicals took effect on 1 January, introducing a more modern and comprehensive framework for managing chemicals across production, trade and use.
This has been followed by the release of three government decrees and two ministerial circulars that support the country’s newly enacted Law on Chemicals, which came into force on 17 January 2026.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) announced the new package of measures to guide industry through updated requirements covering chemical listings, industrial development, chemical safety, and the management of hazardous substances in products.
Key regulatory documents
The implementation package includes:
- Decree 24/2026/ND-CP – a list of chemicals covered by the Law on Chemicals.
- Decree 25/2026/ND-CP – summarises the regulations covered.
- Decree 26/2026/ND-CP – provides guidance on managing chemical activities and hazardous chemicals in products and goods.
- Circular 01/2026/TT-BCT – offers detailed regulations for implementing several articles of the law and Decree 26.
- Circular 02/2026/TT-BCT – specifies measures for implementing the law and Decree 25.
Implementation
To ensure a seamless transition, MOIT has directed provincial authorities and the Ministry of Finance to quickly publish and enforce the new procedures, in particular, those relating to chemical import and export licensing. The aim is to provide consistent, transparent and timely processing, helping companies avoid delays and unnecessary logistics costs.
Vietnam’s new online public services portal for chemicals management is not yet ready. Until the system goes live, authorities will continue to process all license applications using paper-based submissions.‑based submissions.
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Published February 18th, 2026
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