Participation Report: Consultation Meeting on Amendment Proposal of Vietnam’s Law on Chemicals 
On March 14, 2025, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), in collaboration with the National Assembly’s Committee on Science, Technology, and Environment, held a consultation meeting on the proposed amendments to the Law on Chemicals at the National Assembly headquarters. The seminar was attended by experts from the Committee on Science, Technology, and Environment; VCCI Deputy Secretary-General and Head of the Legal Department, Dau Anh Tuan; representatives from the Ministry of Industry and Trade; private sector stakeholders; and industry associations. The revised Law on Chemicals is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, invalidating the existing Law on Chemicals of 2007 (06/2007/QH12).
Key Discussion Points
The meeting primarily focused on the following topics:
- Safety distance requirements between chemical-handling facilities and other buildings.
- Scope of chemicals subject to import declarations.
- Classification criteria for chemicals.
- Approval process for chemical accident prevention and response plans.
- Qualification requirements for chemical consultancy services.
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