Vietnam Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15

ENFORCEMENT TIMELINE

Effective 2026

Enforcement: Effective 2026

Overview

A new law (No. 69/2025/QH15) administered by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT), taking effect on 1 January 2026. It comprehensively overhauls the previous law and establishes a comprehensive management framework including a National Chemical Inventory, a new chemical substance review system, and a chemical registration system.

Enforcement Timeline

2025: New Law on Chemicals promulgated.

1 January 2026: Full entry into force of the new law (No. 69/2025/QH15).

Business Impact

Chemical substance registration; National Inventory verification; SDS and labelling compliance.