Vietnam Vietnam Issues Decree Detailing Law on Chemicals of 2025: Part 4

Regulation on Chemicals in Products

Vietnam Issues Decree Detailing Law on Chemicals of 2025: Part 4

On January 17, 2026, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree 26/2026/ND‑CP, “Detailing and Providing Guidelines for the Management of Chemical Activities and Hazardous Chemicals in Products and Goods under the Law on Chemicals (69/2025/QH15).” This decree is one of the most important legal documents implementing the Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15, which takes effect on January 1, 2026. The decree takes effect upon promulgation and fully replaces Decree 113/2017/ND‑CP and Decree 82/2022/ND‑CP.

 

This article (Part 4) focuses on the detailed provisions under Articles 31–32 of the Chemicals Law concerning the management of hazardous chemicals contained in products and goods.

Author / Responsibility

AOKI Kenji

Senior Consultant, EnviX Ltd.
General Director, E&H Consulting Co., Ltd.

Business Performance

Expertise in EHS (environment, health and safety) consulting in ASEAN region.
- Environmental regulations updating
- Chemical regulations consulting

Background

MSc in Earth Science, The University of Tokyo

AOKI Kenji