Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT on providing detailed regulations and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals and Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP providing detailed regulations and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals regarding the management of chemical-related activities and hazardous chemicals in products and goods

 

CIRCULAR

Providing detailed regulations and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals and Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP of the Government providing detailed regulations and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals regarding the management of chemical-related operations and hazardous chemicals in products and goods

Pursuant to Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15;

Pursuant to Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP of the Government providing detailed regulations and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals regarding the management of chemical-related activities and hazardous chemicals in products and goods;

Pursuant to Decree No. 40/2025/ND-CP of the Government on functions, tasks, powers and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;

At the request of the Director of Vietnam Chemicals Agency,

The Ministry of Industry and Trade hereby promulgates a Circular providing detailed regulations and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals and Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP of the Government providing detailed regulations and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals regarding the management of chemical-related activities and hazardous chemicals in products and goods.

Article 1. Adjusted scope and regulated entities

1. Regulated scope:

This Circular provides detailed regulations and guidance on:

a) Delegation of authority to carry out procedures for issuing, reissuing, and amending licences for manufacturing and trading, licences for manufacturing and trading of group 1 or group 2 chemicals requiring special control; issuing, reissuing, amending, and renewing licences for export and import of group 1 or group 2 chemicals requiring special control;

b) Content and form of a safety data sheet (SDS);

c) Logging of the manufacture, import, use, and storage of chemicals under the state management by the Ministry of Industry and Trade;

d) Forms, deadlines, methods and procedures for creating slips, checking items and selling chemicals requiring special control in the Chemical Industry Database;

dd) List of hazardous chemicals in products and goods that must be publicly disclosed within the management scope of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;

e) Forms used in administrative procedures include: issuance, reissuance or amendment to the licence to import prohibited chemicals; issuance, reissuance or amendment to the licence to manufacture prohibited chemicals; plan for controlling and preventing the loss of prohibited chemicals; logbook for monitoring the manufacture, import, use, and storage of prohibited chemicals; issuance, reissuance or amendment to the licence to manufacture and trade chemicals requiring special control; issuance, reissuance, amendment and renewal of the licence to export or import chemicals requiring special control; plan for controlling and preventing the loss of chemicals requiring special control; record of purchase and sale of chemicals requiring special control; issuance, reissuance, and amendment of the Certificate of eligibility for conditional manufacturing and trading of chemicals; issuance, reissuance or amendment of the Certificate of eligibility for providing chemical storage services; registration of new chemicals; declaration information and feedback on the declaration of imported chemicals via the Vietnam National Single Window.

g) Forms of registration and notification of successful registration in the Chemical Industry Database;

h) Form serving sharing of chemical management data from the Chemical Industry Database;

i) Principles of chemical classification;

k) Regulations on chemicals that are not permitted for use in industries and fields under the management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;

l) Digital transformation in state management of chemicals.

2. This Circular applies to:

This Circular applies to domestic agencies, organizations and individuals and foreign organizations and individuals performing chemical-related operations in the territory of Vietnam.

Article 2. Interpretation of terms

1. Group 1 chemicals requiring special control include Group 1 chemicals specified in Appendix III of Decree No. 24/2026/ND-CP.

2. Group 2 chemicals requiring special control include Group 2 chemicals specified in Appendix III of Decree No. 24/2026/ND-CP.

Article 3. Delegation of authority to carry out administrative procedures on chemicals under the management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade

1. The People’s Committee of the province where the organization or individual has its headquarters shall:

a) Receive applications, organize appraisals, issue, reissue or amend licences to manufacture, licences to trade, licences to manufacture and trade chemicals requiring special control for organizations engaged in the manufacturing and trading of Group 2 chemicals requiring special control, and that do not manufacture or trade Group 1 chemicals requiring special control;

b) Receive applications, issue, reissue, amend or renew export or import licences for chemicals requiring special control for organizations or individuals exporting or importing group 2 chemicals requiring special control.

2. Vietnam Chemicals agency shall

a) Receive applications, appraise or assess the actual conditions for procedures related to the issuance, reissuance and amendment to licences to manufacture prohibited chemicals in the industrial field; receive and appraise applications for the issuance, reissuance or amendment to licences to import prohibited chemicals under the state management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;

b) Receive applications, organize appraisals, issue, reissue or amend licences to manufacture, licences to trade, licences to manufacture and trade chemicals requiring special control for organizations engaged in the manufacturing and trading of Group 1 chemicals requiring special control, and organizations engaged in the manufacturing and trading of both group 1 chemicals and group 2 chemicals;

c) Receive applications, issue, reissue, amend or renew export or import licences for group 1 chemicals requiring special control;

d) Receive applications, organize appraisals, issue, reissue or amend Certificates of eligibility for providing chemical storage services for storage facilities required to develop a Chemical incident prevention and response plan (accidental release plan) as appraised by the Ministry of Industry and Trade;

dd) Receive applications, organize appraisals of new chemicals;

e) Receive declared information on imported chemicals.

Article 4. Organization of appraisals for issuing licences to manufacture, licences to trade, licences to manufacture and trade group 2 chemicals requiring special control

1. The People’s Committee of the province where the headquarters is located, upon receiving an application, shall carry out the following procedures:

a) In the case where the organization conducts manufacture, trading or storage activities only in the administrative division where its headquarters are located and does not conduct manufacture, trading or storage activities in any other division:

The Provincial People’s Committee shall carry out the procedures for issuing the Licence in accordance with the provisions specified in Clause 5, Article 13 of Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP.

b) In the case where the organization conducts manufacture, trading or storage activities in the administrative division different from the division where its headquarters are located:

Within 03 working days from the date of receiving a complete and valid application, the Provincial People’s Committee where the organization submitted their application is responsible for sending a copy of the application for a licence to manufacture and trade group 2 chemicals requiring special control to the People’s Committee of the province where the organization’s chemical manufacturing and trading facility is located to obtain their opinion.

Within 10 working days from the date of receiving the copy of the application, the People’s Committee of the province where the chemical manufacturing and trading facility is located shall be responsible for inspecting the actual conditions of chemical manufacturing and trading facilities under its management and providing a written confirmation of the compliance with the prescribed conditions.

The provincial People’s Committee where the organization submitted its application is responsible for reviewing, evaluating the application, and issuing a Certificate of eligibility to the organization within 03 working days from the date of receipt of the written confirmation of the compliance with the prescribed conditions from the People’s Committee of the province where the chemical manufacturing and trading facility is located, and simultaneously sending it to relevant units for coordinated management. In case the licensing is rejected, the licensing authority must provide explanation in writing.

2. In the case where an organization that has already been granted a licence to manufacture and trade Group 2 chemicals requiring special control by the Provincial People’s Committee which is still valid intends to manufacture and trade Group 1 chemicals requiring special control, the organization shall prepare and submit an application for issuance of a new licence to Vietnam Chemicals Agency. Vietnam Chemicals Agency shall carry out the procedures for issuing the Licence in accordance with the provisions specified in Clause 5, Article 13 of Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP.

3. After issuing the licence, within 7 working days, the competent authority shall update the Licence in the relevant database for coordinated monitoring and management.

Article 5. Content and form of a safety data sheet (SDS)

1. A chemical safety sheet must consist of the following fundamental contents:

a) Identification of chemical and supplier;

b) Hazard identification;

c) Information on composition of substances;

d) First aid measures;

e) Fire-fighting measures;

f) Accidental release measures;

g) Handling and storage requirements;

h) Exposure control/personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements;

i) Physical and chemical properties of chemicals;

k) Chemical stability and reactivity;

l) Toxicological information;

m) Ecological information;

n) Disposal considerations;

o) Transport information;

p) Regulatory information;

q) Other necessary information.

2. The SDS is enclosed with this Circular in Appendix I.

Article 6. Forms used in chemical management

1. The forms used in the procedure for issuance, reissuance, and amendment to a licence to import prohibited chemicals are prescribed in Appendix II enclosed herewith, including:

a) Form No. 02a: Written request for issuance of a licence to import prohibited chemicals;

b) Form No. 02b: Written request for reissuance or amendment to a licence to import prohibited chemicals;

c) Form No. 02c: Form of a licence to import prohibited chemicals.

2. The forms used for applying for issuance, reissuance, and amendment to a licence to manufacture prohibited chemicals are prescribed in Appendix III enclosed herewith, including:

a) Form No. 03a: Written request for issuance of a licence to manufacture prohibited chemicals;

b) Form No. 03b: Written request for reissuance or amendment to a licence to manufacture prohibited chemicals;

c) Form No. 03c: Form of a licence to manufacture prohibited chemicals.

3. The plan for controlling and preventing the loss of prohibited chemicals is prescribed in Appendix IV enclosed herewith.

4. The register for monitoring the manufacture, import, use, and storage of prohibited chemicals is prescribed in Appendix V enclosed herewith.

5. The forms related to the procedures for issuing, reissuing, and amending licences to manufacture and trade chemicals requiring special control are prescribed in Appendix VI enclosed herewith, including:

a) Form No. 06a: Written request for issuance of a licence to manufacture and trade chemicals requiring special control;

b) Form No. 06b: Written request for reissuance or amendment to a licence to manufacture and trade chemicals requiring special control;

c) Form No. 06c: Form of a licence to manufacture and trade chemicals requiring special control;

6. The forms related to the issuance, reissuance and amendment to a licence to export or import chemicals requiring special control are prescribed in Appendix VIII enclosed herewith, including:

a) Form No. 07a: Written request for issuance of a licence to export or import chemicals requiring special control;

b) Form No. 07b: Written request for reissuance or amendment to a licence to export or import chemicals requiring special control;

c) Form No. 07c: Form of a licence to export or import chemicals requiring special control;

7. The plan for controlling and preventing the loss of chemicals requiring special control is prescribed in Appendix VIII enclosed herewith.

8. Record of purchase and sale of chemicals requiring special control is specified in Appendix IX enclosed herewith.

9. The forms used during the procedures for issuing, reissuing, and amending a certificate of eligibility for conditional manufacturing and trading of chemicals are prescribed in Appendix X enclosed herewith, including:

a) Form No. 10a: Written request for issuance of a Certificate of eligibility for conditional manufacturing and trading of chemicals;

b) Form No. 10b: Written request for reissuance or amendment to a Certificate of eligibility for conditional manufacturing and trading of chemicals;

c) Form No. 10c: Form of a Certificate of eligibility for conditional manufacturing and trading of chemicals;

10. The forms used during the procedures for issuing, reissuing, and amending a certificate of eligibility for providing chemical storage services are prescribed in Appendix XI enclosed herewith, including:

a) Form No. 11a: Written request for issuance of a Certificate of eligibility for providing chemical storage services;

b) Form No. 11b: Written request for reissuance or amendment to a Certificate of eligibility for providing chemical storage services;

c) Form No. 11c: From of a Certificate of eligibility for providing chemical storage services;

11. Forms of registration of new chemicals are stipulated in Appendix XII enclosed herewith, including:

a) Form No. 12a: Registration of new chemicals;

b) Form No. 12b: Summary report on the evaluation of new chemicals;

c) Form No. 12c: Confirmation of new chemicals.

12. Forms of declaration and response to the declaration of imported chemicals through Vietnam National Single Window is stipulated in Appendix XIII enclosed herewith, including:

a) Form No. 13a: Form of declaration of imported chemicals through Vietnam National Single Window;

b) Form No. 13b: Form of response to the declaration of imported chemicals through Vietnam National Single Window;

13. Forms of registration and notification of the enterprise’s successful registration in the Chemical Industry Database are specified in Appendix XIV enclosed herewith.

Article 7. Principles of chemical classification

Organizations and individuals that manufacture or import chemicals are obliged to classify chemicals in accordance with the guidelines in Appendix XV enclosed herewith or in accordance with the classification principles of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) from version 2 of 2007 onwards.

Article 8. Record of purchase and sale of chemicals requiring special control

1. From January 1, 2026, within 10 days from the date of delivery, the organization trading chemicals included in the list of chemicals requiring special control must prepare a record of purchase and sale of chemicals requiring special control using the form in Appendix IX enclosed herewith through the System for chemical identification and origin tracking of chemicals requiring special control on the electronic identification and authentication platform managed by the Ministry of Public Security.

2. Vietnam Chemicals Agency is responsible for ensuring the infrastructure to facilitate the entry of information on the records of purchase and sale of chemicals requiring special control in the Chemical Industry Database from the date the System for chemical identification and origin tracking of chemicals requiring special control is officially announced.

Article 9. Chemicals banned for use in the industry and trade sector

Chemicals banned for use in the industry and trade sector include prohibited chemicals prescribed in the Investment Law, except in cases where competent authorities grant permission.

Article 10. Digital transformation in state management of chemicals

1. The Chemical Industry Database includes the following data:

a) Data on chemicals, chemical-related activities, the chemical industry, and hazardous chemicals in products and goods;

b) Data on the National chemical list and the Foreign chemical list recognized by the competent regulatory authorities of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam;

c) Data on the implementation of chemical-related administrative procedures.

d) Data provided annually by organizations and individuals;

dd) Data on the content of a record of purchase and sale of chemicals requiring special control.

2. The information shall be shared on the relevant database using the information form prescribed in Appendix XVI enclosed herewith.

3. The information in the Chemical Industry Database of organizations and individuals engaged in chemical-related activities is updated according to the form prescribed in Appendix XVII enclosed herewith.

4. Information on chemical types and intended uses of chemicals requiring special control is published on the Chemical Industry Database in accordance with the form in Appendix XVIII enclosed herewith.

5. Vietnam Chemicals Agency is responsible for developing, operating, maintaining, updating, upgrading and enhancing a comprehensive and modern database, ensuring information security and cybersecurity, with the capability to connect with the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s public service portals and other relevant databases; developing mechanisms for sharing and using information from the Chemical Industry Database; leading the development of the function of disclosing information on hazardous chemical content in products and goods; leading the development of the function of disclosing the chemical types and intended uses of chemicals requiring special control based on the Chemical Industry Database.

6. Vietnam E-commerce and Digital Economy Agency (iDEA) shall take charge and cooperate with Vietnam Chemicals Agency in developing functions of issuing, reissuing, amending and revoking Certificates and Licences (for certificates of conditional manufacturing and trading of chemicals, licences to manufacture, trade, export and import chemicals requiring special control, and certificates of eligibility for providing chemical storage services) through the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s public service portal, as well as to share and synchronize data with the Chemical Industry Database.

Article 11. Hazardous chemicals in products and goods without technical regulations

1. The list of hazardous chemicals in products and goods requiring information disclosure in the industry is issued in Appendix XIX enclosed herewith.

2. Vietnam Chemicals Agency shall receive feedback on the list specified in clause 1 of this Article, review and assess the necessity and propose to the Minister of Industry and Trade to update and supplement the list of hazardous chemicals requiring information disclosure under the management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Article 12. Effect

1. This Circular comes into force from January 17, 2026.

2. Circular No. 32/2017/TT-BCT and Circular No. 17/2022/TT-BCT shall be invalid from the day on which this Circular comes into force.

3. Article 7 of Circular No. 38/2025/TT-BCT shall be annulled.

4. Any difficulties arising during the implementation of this Circular should be reported to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (via Vietnam Chemicals Agency) for prompt consideration, amendment, supplementation or guidance.

 

 

APPENDIX I

safety DATA sheet FOrm
(enclosed with Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT dated January 17, 2026 of the Minister of Industry and Trade)

A safety data sheet (SDS) must consist of the following fundamental contents:

The mandatory requirements and the information provided above may be reordered and presented in various formats.

 

APPENDIX II

Forms used in procedures for issuance, reissuance, amendment of licences to import prohibited chemicals
(enclosed with Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT dated January 17, 2026 of the Minister of Industry and Trade)

 

Form No. 02a. Written request for issuance of a licence to import prohibited chemicals

 

WRITTEN REQUEST

For issuance of a licence to import prohibited chemicals

To: ………⁽³⁾

Name of the organization: …………………………………………………………………………..(1)

Address of the headquarters: ……… ……………………..Tel: …………………………………………………..

Address of the prohibited chemical storage facility of the importing organization: ………………………………………….

Enterprise registration certificate/investment registration certificate No. issued by……….. on ………………..

Organization’s ID number:…………………………………………………………

Legal representative: ……… ………………..Position: ……………………………………….

Person authorized to sign the written request: ……………………………………….

We hereby submit this document for ……… (3) to consider issuing a licence to import prohibited chemicals in accordance with the following contents:

 

– Name of the checkpoint of import:…………………………………………………………………;

– Place where customs procedures are carried out: …………………………………………………………………………………..;

– Invoice No. …………. dated …………….;

– Period of import: …………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………;

– Purpose of import (specify purpose of import): ……………………………………………;

– Address where the imports are to be used: …………………………………………………..;

We (the organization) hereby declare compliance with the provisions of Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15, Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP, Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT and other relevant laws. We will be responsible before the law for breach of the above-mentioned declaration.

……………… Enclosures:

Notes: – (1): Name of the organization applying for a licence to import prohibited chemicals;

– (2): Number of the document issued by the organization applying for a licence to import prohibited chemicals;

– (3): The competent authority issuing the licence to import prohibited chemicals;

– (4): Specify the quantity of the mixture containing prohibited chemicals, the converted quantity of the prohibited chemical composition in the mixture.

 

Form No. 02b. Written request for reissuance or amendment of a licence to import prohibited chemicals

 

WRITTEN REQUEST

For reissuance or amendment of a licence to import prohibited chemicals

To: …………….. ⁽³⁾

Name of the organization: ………………………………………………………………………………………………⁽¹⁾

Address of the headquarters: ……………………………………… Tel: ………………………….

Address of manufacturing facility: ……………………………………………. Tel: ………………………….

Address of the storage facility for prohibited chemicals: …………………………………………. ………………………….

Enterprise registration certificate/Investment registration certificate No. ………… issued by …………… on ………(date)….

ID number of the organization……………….. ……………………………………………………………

Legal representative: ……… ………………………..Position: ………………………….

Person authorized to sign the written request: …………………………. ………………………….

We (the organization) have been issued with the licence to import prohibited chemicals No. …….. dated ……….. (state the reason for applying for reissuance/amendment of the issued licence);

We hereby submit this document for ……… (3) to consider reissuing or amending the licence to import prohibited chemicals in accordance with the following contents:

– The reasons for submitting this request: …………………………. ………………………….

– Information to be reissued or amended: …………………………. ………………………….

We (the organization) hereby declare compliance with the provisions of Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15, Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP, Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT and other relevant laws. We will be responsible before the law for breach of the above-mentioned declaration.

……… Enclosures:

 

 

Notes: – (1): Name of the organization applying for reissuance or amendment of the licence to import prohibited chemicals;

– (2): Number of the document issued by the organization applying for reissuance or amendment of a licence to import prohibited chemicals;

– (3): the competent authority reissuing or amending the licence to import prohibited chemicals;

 

Form No. 02c. A licence to import prohibited chemicals

 

LICENCE

To import prohibited chemicals

Head of the licensing authority …..(3)

Pursuant to Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15;

Pursuant to Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP dated January 17, 2026 of the Government providing detailed regulations and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals regarding the management of chemical-related activities and hazardous chemicals in products and goods;

Circular No. /2026/TT-BCT dated ……………… of 2026 of the Minister of Industry and Trade providing detailed regulations and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals and Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP of the Government providing detailed regulations and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals regarding the management of chemical-related activities and hazardous chemicals in products and goods.

Pursuant to… (4);

In consideration of the request for issuance of a licence to import or export prohibited chemicals in document No. …… dated …… of ….. ⁽⁵⁾.

HEREBY DECIDES:

Article 1. Grant of permission for ………………………………………………………………….. ⁽⁵⁾

1. Address of the headquarters: ………………………… ………………………………………………………..

2. Phone number: ………………………… ………………………………………………………………….

3. Enterprise registration certificate/Investment registration certificate No. ………… issued by …………… on ………(date)….

4. ID number of the organization. ………………………… …………………………

– to import the prohibited chemicals included in the Appendix enclosed herewith.

– Purpose of import: ………………………… ………………………………………………………………..

– Period of import: ………………………………………………….. …………………………

Article 2. We declare compliance with the stated purpose of import, provisions of Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15, Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP and relevant legal documents.

Article 3. This licence shall remain valid until the end of …………..(date)………….(6)

 

 

Notes: – (1): Name of the licensing authority;

– (2): the number of the Licence;

– (3): the title of the Head of the licensing authority;

– (4): Other related legal grounds (if any);

– (5): Name of the organization issued with the Licence;

– (6): Specify the validity period of the license. In cases of reissuance/amendment where the previous Licence must be replaced, specify that this Licence replaces Licence No. ….. dated …..

 

Appendix

List of chemicals

 (enclosed with the Licence to import No. ……. dated …)

 

APPENDIX III

FORMS USED IN PROCEDURES FOR ISSUANCE, REISSUANCE, AMENDMENT OF LICENCES TO MANUFACTURE PROHIBITED CHEMICALS
(enclosed with Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT dated January 17, 2026 of the Minister of Industry and Trade)

 

Form No. 03a. Written request for issuance of a licence to manufacture prohibited chemicals

 

WRITTEN REQUEST

For issuance of a licence to manufacture prohibited chemicals

To: ………..⁽³⁾

Name of the organization: ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ⁽¹⁾

Address of the headquarters: ……………………………………….. Tel: ……………………………….

Address of the storage facility for prohibited chemicals: …………………………………………………………………………..

Enterprise registration certificate/Investment registration certificate No. ………… issued by …………… on ………(date)….

Legal representative: ……… ………………………..Position: ……………………

Person authorized to sign the written request: …………………… ……………………

We submit this document for ……………….(3) to review, assess and inspect the actual conditions and issue a License to manufacture prohibited chemicals in accordance with the following contents:

– Purpose of manufacture of prohibited chemicals (specify the purpose): ……… We (the organization) hereby declare compliance with the provisions of Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15, Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP, Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT and other relevant laws. We will be responsible before the law for breach of the above-mentioned declaration.

……………….. (1) Enclosures: ………………….

 

 

Notes: – (1): Name of the organization applying for a licence to manufacture prohibited chemicals;

– (2): Number of the document issued by the organization applying for a licence to manufacture prohibited chemicals;

– (3): the competent authority issuing the licence to manufacture prohibited chemicals;

– (4): Only declare prohibited chemical composition;

– (5): Specify the annual production capacity.

 

Form No. 03b. Written request for reissuance or amendment of a licence to manufacture prohibited chemicals

WRITTEN REQUEST

for reissuance or amendment of a licence to manufacture prohibited chemicals

To: ………..⁽³⁾

Name of the organization: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ⁽¹⁾

Address of the headquarters: ………………………………………… Tel: ……………………………….

Address of manufacturing facility: ……… …………………………Tel: ……………….. ………………..

Address of the storage facility for prohibited chemicals: ……………………………………. ……………….. ………………..

Enterprise registration certificate/Investment registration certificate No. ………… issued by …………… on ………(date)….

Legal representative: ……………….. ………………..Position: ……………….. ………………..

Person authorized to sign the written request: ……………………………………. ……………….. ………………..

We (the organization) has been issued with the licence to manufacture prohibited chemicals No. …….. dated ……….. (state the reason for applying for reissuance/amendment of the issued licence);

We hereby submit this document for ……… (3) to consider reissuing or amending the licence to manufacture prohibited chemicals in accordance with the following contents:

– ………….. We (the organization) hereby declare compliance with the provisions of Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15, Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP, Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT and other relevant laws. We will be responsible before law for breach of the above-mentioned declaration.

……………………………. (1) Enclosures: ………………

 

 

Notes: – (1): Name of the organization applying for reissuance or amendment of the licence to manufacture prohibited chemicals;

– (2): Number of the document issued by the organization applying for reissuance or amendment of a licence to manufacture prohibited chemicals;

– (3): the competent authority reissuing or amending the licence to manufacture prohibited chemicals;

– (4): Only declare prohibited chemical composition;

– (5): Specify the annual production capacity.

 

Form No. 03c. Form of a licence to manufacture prohibited chemicals

 

 

Notes: – (1): Name of the competent authority issuing the licence to manufacture prohibited chemicals;

– (2): the number of the Licence;

– (3): the title of the Head of the licensing authority;

– (4): Other related legal grounds (if any);

– (5): the title of the agency accepting the application for issuance of the Licence;

– (6): Name of the organization applying for the Licence;

– (7): Specify the validity period of the license. In cases of reissuance/amendment where the previous Licence must be replaced, specify that this Licence replaces Licence No. ….. dated …..

 

APPENDIX IV

Form of the Plan FOR Prevention and Control of Loss and Leakage of Prohibited Chemicals
(enclosed with Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT dated January 17, 2026 of the Minister of Industry and Trade)

 

PLAN

For Control of prevention and control of loss and leakage of prohibited chemicals

………………….⁽²⁾

Pursuant to the Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15 dated June 14, 2025;

Pursuant to Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP dated January 17, 2026 providing detailed regulations and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals regarding the management of chemical-related activities and hazardous chemicals in products and goods;

Pursuant to Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT dated January 17, 2026 of the Minister of Industry and Trade providing detailed regulations and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals and Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP of the Government providing detailed regulations and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals regarding the management of chemical-related activities and hazardous chemicals in products and goods.

I. General information

Name of the organization: ……………………………………………………..

Address of the headquarters: …………………. Tel: ………………….

Location of the facility for manufacturing, storage or use of chemicals: ………………….

TIN: …………………. ………………….

Legal representative: …………………. ………………….

The person responsible for chemical safety: …………………. ………………….

II. Information on prohibited chemicals

III. Specific control measures

1. Control at the storage facility/warehouse

– Structure of the storage facility: Describe the building materials, area, height, ventilation system;

– Security monitoring system: (e.g. Number of cameras; quantity, installation locations, camera angles, and data retention period; Intrusion alarm system, fire alarm system, and gas leakage alarm system; Number of security personnel and duty arrangements (shift schedule);

– Preservation conditions;

– Signs and regulations: (Declaration of installation of warning signs, emergency exit maps, warehouse safety regulations, etc.)

2. Control during production, storage, and use

– Record-keeping system: (use specific management methods to track daily inventory movements – receipt, dispatch and balance, etc.);

– Internal procedures: (Describe procedures for the receipt and dispatch of goods, including methods for verifying the licence, invoices, and supporting documentation; procedures for inspecting quantity and packaging; inventory control procedures; and the assignment of responsibilities, including those of the warehouse keeper, dispatcher, receiver, and supervisor);

– Information on the implementation of regulatory requirements during the transportation process.

3. Training in chemical safety and fire protection

– Provide information on, and the number of, personnel who have received training in chemical safety;

– Fire protection certification and appraisal (including relevant information demonstrating compliance with fire safety and protection requirements).

IV. DECLARATION

…….. ⁽¹⁾….. declares strict implementation of the proposed plan and compliance with all relevant legal regulations. We will be responsible before law for breach of the above-mentioned declaration.

…….. ⁽¹⁾….. declares update of the plan for control and prevention of prohibited chemical loss and leakage in the event of any changes in operations, types and quantities of chemicals./.

 

 

Notes: – (1): the organization issuing the Plan;

– (2): The title of the legal representative of the organization issuing the Plan.

APPENDIX V

Template for a logbook for prohibited chemical manufacturing, importation, exportation, use and storage
(enclosed with Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT dated January 17, 2026 of the Minister of Industry and Trade)

APPENDIX VI

FORMS USED IN PROCEDURES FOR ISSUANCE, REISSUANCE, AMENDMENT OF LICENCES TO MANUFACTURE or trade CHEMICALS requiring special control
(enclosed with Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT dated January 17, 2026 of the Minister of Industry and Trade)

 

Form No. 06a. Written request for issuance of a license to manufacture or trade chemicals requiring special control

 

WRITTEN REQUEST

For issuance of LIcence to ……(3) ….. chemicals requiring special control, group …(5)

To: …..⁽⁴⁾……

Name of the organization: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….⁽¹⁾

Address of the headquarters: ……………………………………………………………. Tel: ………………………

Type of activity:                       Manufacture □                  trading □

Enterprise registration certificate No. …… …. issued by……….. on ………………..

Legal representative: ……… ………………………..Position: ………………………

Person authorized to sign the written request: ……… …………………, No………… ………………………

We hereby submit this written request for ………………………..(4)…………. to consider issuing the Licence to …..(3) chemicals requiring special control of group ….. (5), including:

1. Manufacture (*):

a. Location of the manufacturing facility: ……………………… ………………………;

b. Information on chemicals registered for manufacturing …………… ………………………;

2. Trading (**):

Location of the facility for trading or storage of chemicals:……………………

– ………….. We (the organization) hereby declare compliance with the provisions of Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15, Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP, Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT and other relevant laws. We will be responsible before law for breach of the above-mentioned declaration.

………… (1) Enclosures: ………………………………………………………..

 

Notes: – (1): Name of the organization applying for issuance of a licence to manufacture or trade chemicals requiring special control;

– (2) Number of the written request;

– (3): Name of the type of the Licence;

– (4): Name of the licensing authority;

– (5): Category (group 1, group 2) of chemicals requiring special control;

– (*) and (**):Declare information related to the operations of the organization applying for the Licence.

 

Form No. 06b. Written request for reissuance or amendment of a license to manufacture or trade chemicals requiring special control

 

WRITTEN REQUEST

FOR reissuance or amendment of a license to manufacture or trade chemicals requiring special control of group …(4)

To: …⁽³⁾…..

Name of the organization: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….⁽¹⁾.

Address of the headquarters: ………….. …………………………Tel: ……………. …………….

Type of activity:          Manufacture □                  Trading □

Enterprise registration certificate No. ………… issued by …………… on ………(date)….

Legal representative: …………………….position: ……………. …………….

Person authorized to sign the written request: ……………., No. …………….

We submit this request for …… to consider reissuing or amending the Licence to manufacture or trade chemicals requiring special control of group …..(4) No. …………(date)…………….<0}

– The reasons for submitting this request: ……………. ……………. …………….

– Information to be reissued or amended: ……………. ……………. …………….

We (the organization) hereby declare compliance with the provisions of Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15, Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP, Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT and other relevant laws. We will be responsible before law for breach of the above-mentioned declaration.

………… (1) Enclosures: ………………

 

 

Notes:

– (1): Name of the organization applying for reissuance/amendment of a licence to manufacture or trade chemicals requiring special control;

– (2) Number of the written request;

– (3): Name of the competent authority reissuing/amending the Licence to manufacture or trade chemicals requiring special control;

– (4): Category (group 1, group 2) of chemicals requiring special control;

 

Form No. 06c. Form of a licence to manufacture or trade chemicals requiring special control

 

 

Notes: – (1): Name of the agency receiving the application for issuance of the Licence to manufacture or trade chemicals requiring special control;

– (2): Name of the type of the Licence (Licence to manufacture/trade chemicals);

– (3): Abbreviated name of the licensing authority;

– (4): Category (group 1, group 2) of chemicals requiring special control;

– (5): Other related legal grounds (if any);

– (6): Name of the organization applying for the Licence;

– (7): Head of the unit receiving the application;

– (8): Send to Vietnam Chemicals Agency (VCA) in cases where the provincial-level People’s Committee issues the Licence to manufacture or trade chemicals requiring special control of group 2;

– (9): After issuing the licence, the licensing authority shall send the copy of the Licence to the People’s Committee of the province where the organization’s headquarters is located and the People’s Committee of the province where the organization’s facility for manufacture or trading of chemicals is located for cooperation in monitoring and management.

– (10): retained in the unit receiving the application;

– (11): Specify the validity period of the license. In cases of reissuance/amendment where the previous Licence must be replaced, specify that this Licence replaces Licence No. ….. dated …..

– (12): the title of the Head of the licensing authority;

– (*), (**):Specify the address of the facility for manufacture or trading of chemicals of the organization.

 

APPENDIX VII

FORMS USED IN PROCEDURES FOR ISSUANCE, REISSUANCE, AMENDMENT, EXTENSION OF LICENCES TO export or import CHEMICALS REQUIRING SPECIAL CONTROL
(enclosed with Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT dated January 17, 2026 of the Minister of Industry and Trade)

 

Form No. 07a. Written request for issuance of a license to export or import chemicals requiring special control

 

WRITTEN REQUEST

For issuance of a license to export or import chemicals requiring special control of group ……… 

To: ………..⁽³⁾

Name of organization/individual: ………………………………………….. ⁽¹⁾

Address of the headquarters: …………. Tel: …………. ………….

Enterprise Registration Certificate/Investment registration certificate No. ………… issued by ……(4)……… on ………(date)….

ID number of the organization or individual: …………. …………. ………….

Legal representative: …………. ………………..Position: …………. ………….

Person authorized to sign the written request: …………. …………. ………….

We submit this written request for …..(3) … to consider issuing the licence to export or import chemicals requiring special control of group…… To be specific:

– Name of  the checkpoint of import/export: ………………………………….. ……………………………….

– Place where customs procedures are carried out: ………………………………. ……………………………….;

– Purpose of import/export (specify purposes): ……………………………….;

– Address where the imports/exports are to be used: ………………………………. ……………………………….;

We (the organization/individual) hereby declare compliance with the provisions of Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15, Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP, Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT and other relevant laws. We will be responsible before law for breach of the above-mentioned declaration.

………… (1) Enclosures: ………………

 

 

Notes: – (1): Name of the organization/individual applying for the Licence;

– (2): Number of the written request;

– (3): Name of the licensing authority. For chemicals requiring special control of group 1, the licensing authority shall be VCA; for chemicals of group 2, the licensing authority shall be the People’s Committee of the province where the organization’s or individual’s headquarters is located.

– (4): specify the total quantity of the mixture and the equivalent quantity of chemical composition requiring special control that is converted therein.

 

Form No. 07b. Written request for reissuance or amendment or extension of a licence to export or import chemicals requiring special control

 

WRITTEN REQUEST

For reissuance or amendment or extension of a licence to export or import chemicals requiring special control of group ……….

To: ………….⁽³⁾

Name of the organization/individual: ………………………………………………………⁽¹⁾

Address of the headquarters: ………………….. Tel: ………………….. …………………..

Enterprise Registration Certificate/Investment registration certificate No. ………… issued by ……(4)……… on ………(date)….

ID number of the organization or individual: ………………….. …………………..

Legal representative: ………………….. ………………..Position: ………………….. …………………..

Person authorized to sign the written request: ………………….. …………………..

We submit this request for …….(3) … to consider reissuing, amending or extending the Licence to export or import of chemicals requiring special control No. ……….(4) dated ……………..(date)

– The reasons for submitting this request: …………………..

– Information to be reissued or amended or extended: …………………..

We (the organization/individual) hereby declare compliance with the provisions of Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15, Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP, Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT and other relevant laws. We will be responsible before law for breach of the above-mentioned declaration.

………… (1) Enclosures: ………………

 

 

Notes: – (1): Name of the organization/individual applying for reissuance or amendment of the Licence;

– (2): Number of the request.

– (3): Name of the licensing authority. For chemicals requiring special control of group 1, the licensing authority shall be VCA; for chemicals of group 2, the licensing authority shall be the People’s Committee of the province where the organization’s or individual’s headquarters is located.

– (4): Specify the total quantity of the mixture containing chemicals requiring special control and the equivalent quantity of chemical composition requiring special control.

 

Form No. 07c. A License to export or import chemicals requiring special control

 

Licence to export/import

chemicals requiring special control

HEAD OF THE LICENSING AUTHORITY

Pursuant to Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15;

Pursuant to Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP, Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT;

Pursuant to …………………….. ⁽³⁾;

In consideration of the application for issuance of a licence to export or import chemicals requiring special control in the document No. …. dated ………… of ……….. ⁽⁴⁾;

At the request of ………………………….. ⁽⁵⁾.

HEREBY DECIDES:

Article 1. Grant of permission for . . ⁽⁴⁾; headquarters …………. , Tel:…… ; Enterprise/cooperative/household business registration certificate No. ………… issued by …(6)………… on ………(date)…. to:

1. Export or import …………………………… (7) under the invoice No. ……dated ………….., concluded with …, as requested by … (4) (in cases involving two or more substances, a table shall be prepared).

2. Purpose of export/import: ……………………………………………………………………..

3. Checkpoint of export/import: …………………………………………………………………..

Article 2. ………..(4) shall comply with the provisions of Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP and relevant laws.

Article 3. This licence shall remain valid until the end of …………..(date)………….(8)./.

 

 

Notes:

– (1): Name of the licensing authority;

– (2): Abbreviated name of the licensing authority;

– (3): documents providing for functions, tasks and entitlements of the licensing authority and relevant documents;

– (4): Name of the organization/individual applying for issuance of the Licence;

– (5): The head of the unit receiving the application;

– (6): Name of the authority issuing the enterprise registration certificate/investment registration certificate;

– (7): specify information on chemicals requiring special control;

– (8): Specify the validity period of the licence. In cases of reissuance/amendment where the previous Licence must be replaced, specify that this Licence replaces Licence No. ….. dated …..;

– (9): in cases where the chemicals requiring special control are industrial precursors, the licence to export or import such chemicals shall be sent to Vietnam Counter-narcotics Police;

– *: In cases where the provincial-level People’s Committee issues the Licence to import chemicals requiring special control of group 2.

 

Appendix

LIST OF CHEMICALS

 (enclosed with the Licence to export/import No. ……. dated …)

 

APPENDIX VIII

FORM OF THE PLAN FOR CONTROL AND PREVENTION OF LOSS AND LEAKAGE OF CHEMICALS requiring special control
(enclosed with Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT dated January 17, 2026 of the Minister of Industry and Trade)

 

PLAN

For control and prevention of loss and leakage of chemicals requiring special control

Pursuant to the Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15 dated June 14, 2025;

Pursuant to Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP dated January 17, 2026 of the Government providing detailed regulations and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals regarding the management of chemical-related activities and hazardous chemicals in products and goods;

Pursuant to Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT dated January 17, 2026 of the Minister of Industry and Trade providing detailed regulations and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals and Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP of the Government providing detailed regulations and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals regarding the management of chemical-related activities and hazardous chemicals in products and goods.

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

Name of the organization: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

Address of the headquarters: ……… ……………………..Tel: …………………………………………

Location of the facility for manufacturing, trading, storage or use of chemicals: …………………………..

TIN: ……………………………………………………………………….

Legal representative: …………………………………………………………………………..

The person responsible for chemical safety: ……………………………………………………………………..

II. Information on chemicals requiring special control

III. SPECIFIC CONTROL MEASURES

1. Control at the storage facility

– Structure of the storage facility: Describe the building materials, area, height, ventilation system;

– Security monitoring system: (e.g. Number of cameras; quantity, installation locations, camera angles, and data retention period; Intrusion alarm system, fire alarm system, and gas leakage alarm system; Number of security personnel and duty arrangements (shift schedule);

– Preservation conditions;

– Signs and regulations: (Declaration of installation of warning signs, emergency exit maps, warehouse safety regulations, etc.).

2. Control during manufacturing, trading and use

– Record-keeping system: (use specific management methods to track daily inventory movements – receipt, dispatch and balance, etc.);

– Internal procedures: (Describe procedures for the receipt and dispatch of goods, including methods for verifying the licence, invoices, and supporting documentation; procedures for inspecting quantity and packaging; inventory control procedures; and the assignment of responsibilities, including those of the warehouse keeper, dispatcher, receiver, and supervisor);

– Information on the implementation of regulatory requirements during the transportation process.

3. Training in chemical safety and fire protection

– Provide information on, and the number of, personnel who have received training in chemical safety;

– Fire protection certification and appraisal (including relevant information demonstrating compliance with fire safety and protection requirements).

IV. DECLARATION

………….. (1)….. declares strict implementation of the proposed plan and compliance with all relevant legal regulations. In the event of any loss or violation of applicable regulations, (name of organization/individual) shall be fully liable before the law.

………….. (1)….. declares update of the plan for control and prevention of loss and leakage of chemicals requiring special control in the event of any changes in operations, types and quantity of chemicals./.

 

 

Notes: (1): the organization formulating and issuing the Plan;

 

APPENDIX IX

FORM OF A record of purchase and sale of chemicals requiring special control
(enclosed with Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT dated January 17, 2026 of the Minister of Industry and Trade)

I. Seller

Name of the organization: …………………………………………………………………………..(1)

Address of the headquarters:…………………………………………………………………………..

Tel:…………………………………………..

Enterprise registration certificate No. ………………….

Date of issue of the Enterprise registration certificate……………………………………………….

Name of the legal representative…………………………………….

Citizen ID card number/passport number of the legal representative…………………………………….

Date of issue of the Citizen ID card/passport of the legal representative…………………………………….

Authority issuing the Citizen ID card/passport of the legal representative…………………………………….

Name of shipper…………………………………………………………………………..

Date of issue of the Citizen ID card/passport of the shipper…………………………………….

Authority issuing the Citizen ID card/passport of the shipper…………………………………….

II. Buyer

Name of the organization/individual: ………………………………………………………………………….

Address of the headquarters:…………………………………………………………………………..

Tel:…………………………………………..

Enterprise registration certificate No. ………………….

Date of issue of the Enterprise registration certificate……………………………………………….

Name of the legal representative…………………………………….

Citizen ID card number/passport number of the legal representative…………………………………….

Authority issuing the Citizen ID card/passport of the legal representative…………………………………….

Name of shipper…………………………………………………………………………..

Date of issue of the Citizen ID card/passport of the shipper…………………………………….

Authority issuing the Citizen ID card/passport of the shipper…………………………………….

III. Information on each chemical requiring special control to be sold or bought, including:

1. Information on chemicals

Trade name: …………………………………………………………………………..

Scientific names of the chemical composition(s) No. 1, 2, …., n:…………………………………..

CAS number of the chemical composition(s) No. 1, 2,…, n. ………………………………………………….

Concentration of the chemical composition(s) No. 1, 2,…, n…. ………………………………………………….

Concentration of other compositions (1) …………………………………..

Quantity of chemicals to be traded ……………………

Intended purpose of purchase: Trading/use (2) …………………………………..

Use code (3)………..…………………………………..

2. General information:

Delivery date …………………………………………………………………………..

Date of issuance …………………………………………………………………………..

Invoice number ……………………………………………………………………………

Invoice date …………………………………………………………………………..

 

Notes:

– (1): including information on the other chemical compositions.

– (2): Including the use of chemicals in manufacturing of other types of chemicals or products, goods.

– (3): using codes appropriate to the use category listed bellows:

 

APPENDIX X

FORMS USED IN PROCEDURES FOR ISSUANCE, REISSUANCE, AMENDMENT OF Certificate of eligibility for conditional MANUFACTURing or trading of CHEMICALS
(enclosed with Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT dated January 17, 2026 of the Minister of Industry and Trade)

 

Form No. 10a. Written request for issuance of a Certificate of eligibility for conditional manufacture or trading of chemicals

 

WRITTEN REQUEST

For issuance of a certificate of eligibility for conditional ……(3)…… of chemicals

To: ……….⁽⁴⁾………..

Name of the organization: ……………………………………………………………………………………………. ⁽¹⁾

Address of the headquarters: ……… ……………………..Tel: ………………………………………….

Type of activity:              Manufacture □                  Trading □

Enterprise/household business registration certificate No. ………… issued by …………… on ………(date)….

Legal representative: ……… ………………..Position: ……………………………………………….

Person authorized to sign the written request: ……… …………………, No………… …………………..

We submit this request for ……(4) … to consider issuing a certificate of eligibility for conditional ……(3) of chemicals. To be specific:

1. Manufacture (*)

a. Location of the manufacturing facility: ……………………………………………………………………………….,

b. Information on chemicals registered for manufacturing.

2. Trading (**):

a) Location of the facility for trading or storage of chemicals: ………………………………………………………

b) Information on chemicals registered for trading

……………. We (the organization) hereby declare compliance with the provisions of Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15, Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP, Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT and other relevant laws. We will be responsible before law for breach of the above-mentioned declaration.

…………… (1) Enclosures:

 

Notes: – (1): Name of the organization applying for issuance of the certificate of conditional manufacture or trading of chemicals;

– (2): Number of the document of the organization applying for issuance of the certificate of conditional manufacture or trading of chemicals;

– (3): Type of procedures applicable to the conditional manufacture or trading of chemicals;

– (4): The competent authority issuing the certificate of eligibility;

– (*) and (**):Depending on each type of procedures indicated in the application, the corresponding information shall be completed accordingly.

 

Form No. 10b. Written request for reissuance or amendment of a Certificate of eligibility for conditional manufacture or trading of chemicals

 

WRITTEN REQUEST

For reissuance or amendment of Certificate of eligibility for conditional ……….(3) ……. Of chemicals

To: …(4)……..

Name of the organization: ………………………………………………………⁽¹⁾.

Address of the headquarters: ……… ……………………..Tel: …………………………………………….

Address of manufacture or trading: ……… …………..Tel: ……… ……….Fax:………………….. ………………….

Type of activity:                  Manufacture □                  Trading □

Enterprise/household business registration certificate No. ………… issued by …………… on ………(date)….

Legal representative: ……… ………………..Position: ……………………………………………..

Authorized person: …………………………………………………………………………………………

We submit this request for ……(4) … to consider reissuing or amending the certificate of eligibility for conditional manufacture or trading of chemicals No. ……………..(5) issued on ……

– The reasons for submitting this request: ……………………………………………………………………..

– Information to be reissued or amended: ………………………………………………………………..

…………………… We (the organization) hereby declare compliance with the provisions of Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15, Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP, Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT and other relevant laws. We will be responsible before law for breach of the above-mentioned declaration.

…………………. (1) Enclosures: ………………………..

 

 

Notes: (1): name of the organization applying for reissuance or amendment of the certificate of conditional manufacture or trading of chemicals;

(2): Number of the document of the organization applying for reissuance or amendment of the certificate of conditional manufacture or trading of chemicals;

(3): Type of procedures applicable to the conditional manufacture or trading of chemicals;

(4): The competent authority reissuing or amending the certificate of eligibility;

 

Form No. 10c. Form of a Certificate of eligibility for conditional manufacture or trading of chemicals

 

CERTIFICATE

of eligibility for conditional manufacturing and trading ………… ⁽¹⁾ (newly issued, reissued or amended)

Pursuant to Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15;

Pursuant to Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP dated January 17, 2026 of the Government providing detailed regulations and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals regarding the management of chemical-related activities and hazardous chemicals in products and goods;

Pursuant to Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT dated January 17, 2026 of the Minister of Industry and Trade providing detailed regulations and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals and Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP of the Government providing detailed regulations and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals regarding the management of chemical-related activities and hazardous chemicals in products and goods;

Pursuant to ……………………..(3);

In consideration of the application for issuance/reissuance/amendment of the Certificate of eligibility for conditional manufacture/trading/manufacture and trading of chemicals of ……………………….(4);

At the request of………………………………….

HEREBY DECIDES:

Article 1. Issuance of a Certificate of eligibility for conditional manufacture/trading/manufacture and trading of chemicals to…………………………….(4)

1. Address of the headquarters: ……………………………………………………………………………………..

2. Tel: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. Enterprise/household business registration certificate No. ………… issued by …………… on ………(date)….

 

Legal representative: ……… ………………..Position: ………………………………………………..

To certify that …(4) …. is eligible for conditional manufacture or trading of chemicals with the following contents:

a. Manufacture

– Location of the manufacturing facility: ……………………………….,

– Information on chemicals registered for manufacturing ……………

b. Trading

– Location of the facility for trading or storage of chemicals: …………………………………………………

– Information on chemicals registered for trading

Article 2. ………………(4)………… shall comply with the provisions of Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15, Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP and relevant laws.

Article 3. This certificate shall take effect from …………………(5).

 

 

Notes: – (1): The competent authority issuing the Certificate of eligibility for conditional manufacture or trading of chemicals;

– (2): Abbreviated name of the competent authority issuing the Certificate of eligibility for conditional manufacture or trading of chemicals;

– (3): Written response of the provincial-level People’s Committee in cases where consultation is sought;

– (4): Name of the organization granted the certificate of eligibility for conditional manufacture or trading of chemicals;

– (5): Specify the validity period of the certificate. In cases of reissuance/amendment where the previous Certificate must be replaced, specify that this certificate replaces Certificate No. ….. dated …..;

– (6): The title of the competent person issuing the Certificate of eligibility for conditional manufacture or trading of chemicals;

– (7): After issuing the certificate, the certificate-issuing authority shall send the copy of the certificate to the People’s Committee of the province where the organization’s headquarters is located and the People’s Committee of the province where the organization’s facility for manufacture or trading of chemicals is located for cooperation in monitoring and management.

 

APPENDIX XI

FORMS USED IN PROCEDURES FOR ISSUANCE, REISSUANCE, AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY FOR providing chemical storage services
(enclosed with Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT dated January 17, 2026 of the Minister of Industry and Trade)

 

Form No. 11a. Written request for issuance of a Certificate of eligibility for providing chemical storage services

 

WRITTEN REQUEST

For issuance of a Certificate of eligibility for providing chemical storage services

To: ……..⁽³⁾………

Name of the organization: …………………………………………………………………………………………………⁽¹⁾

Address of the headquarters: ……… ……………………..Tel: …………………………………………..

Enterprise registration certificate/investment registration certificate No. … issued by……….. on ………………..

Legal representative: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Authorized person: ………………………………………………………………………………………..

Type of activity:           Manufacture □                  Trading □              Storage  □

We submit this request for …………(3)… to consider issuing a certificate of eligibility for providing chemical storage services for the following chemical storage facility:”

1. Location of the chemical storage facility:

– Address: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

– Warehouse capacity: …………………………………………………………………………………………….

2. List of chemicals registered for storage

…………… We (the organization) hereby declare compliance with the provisions of Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15, Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP, Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT and other relevant laws. We will be responsible before law for breach of the above-mentioned declaration. (1) Enclosures: ………………………………..

 

 

Notes: – (1): Name of the organization applying for issuance of a Certificate of eligibility for providing chemical storage services.

– (2): Number of the request.

– (3): The competent authority issuing the certificate of eligibility for providing chemical storage services.

 

Form No. 11b. Written request for reissuance or amendment of a Certificate of eligibility for providing chemical storage services

WRITTEN REQUEST

for reissuance or amendment of a Certificate of eligibility for providing chemical storage services

To: …….⁽³⁾………

Name of the organization: ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ⁽¹⁾

Address of the headquarters: ……… ……………………..Tel: ………………………………………..

Enterprise registration certificate/investment registration certificate No. … issued by……….. on ………………..

Legal representative: ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

Authorized person: …………………………………………………………………………………………..

Type of activity:   Manufacture □                  Trading □              Storage  □

…. We have been granted a certificate of eligibility for providing chemical storage services No. ……………. by ….. (3) ….  on ……(date) ……………….. .

We submit this request for …………(3)… to consider reissuing or amending the certificate of eligibility for providing chemical storage services for the following chemical storage facility:

– The reasons for submitting this request: ………………………………………………………………….

– Information to be reissued or amended: …………………………………………………………….

…………… We (the organization) hereby declare compliance with the provisions of Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15, Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP, Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT and other relevant laws. We will be responsible before law for breach of the above-mentioned declaration. (1) Enclosures: …………………………..

 

Notes: – (1): Name of the organization applying for reissuance or amendment of the Certificate of eligibility for providing chemical storage services;

– (2): Number of the request.

– (3): The competent authority reissuing/amending the certificate of eligibility for providing chemical storage services.

 

Form No. 1c. Form of a Certificate of eligibility for providing chemical storage services

 

Notes:

– (1): Name of the agency receiving the application for issuance of the certificate of eligibility for providing chemical storage services;

– (2): the number of the Certificate;

– (3): title of the competent person issuing the Certificate;

– (4): Other related legal grounds (if any);

– (5): the title of the agency accepting the application for issuance of the Certificate;

– (6): Specify the validity period of the certificate. In cases of reissuance/amendment where the previous Certificate must be replaced, specify that this certificate replaces Certificate No. ….. dated …..;

– (7): sending to Vietnam Chemicals Agency of the Ministry of Industry and Trade in cases where the certificate of eligibility issued by the provincial-level People’s Committee;

– (8): The certificate-issuing authority shall send the copy of the certificate to the People’s Committee of the province where the organization’s headquarters is located and the People’s Committee of the province where the organization’s storage facility is located for cooperation in monitoring and management.

 

APPENDIX XII

FORMs of new chemical registration
(enclosed with Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT dated January 17, 2026 of the Minister of Industry and Trade)

 

Form No. 12a: New chemical registration

 

Written request
for new chemical registration

To: Vietnam Chemicals Agency, Ministry of Industry and Trade

Name of organization/individual: ……………………………………………………………………………….. ⁽¹⁾

Address of the headquarters: ……… ……………………..Tel: ……………………………………….

Address of manufacturing facility: ……… ……………………..Tel: …………………………………………….

Business address: ……… ……………………..Tel: ………………………………………………

Enterprise registration certificate/Investment registration certificate No. ………… issued by ………(4)…… on ………(date)….

Legal representative: ……… …………………………..Position: …………………………………………….

Person authorized to sign the written request: ………………………………………………………………………………

We hereby submit this application to the Chemical Agency of the Ministry of Industry and Trade for your consideration and approval to permit …(1)… to register new chemicals, the particulars of which are as follows:

……………. We (the organization) hereby declare compliance with the provisions of Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15, Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP, Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT and other relevant laws. We will be responsible before law for breach of the above-mentioned declaration. (1) Enclosures: …………………………….

 

 

Notes: – (1): Name of the organization or individual registering for new chemicals.

– (2): Number of the request.

– (3): Information on the exporter in cases of import of new chemicals.

– (4): Purpose of manufacture in cases of manufacture of new chemicals.

– (5): Filling information listed in foreign chemical inventories (if any).

 

Form No. 12b: Summary report on the evaluation of new chemicals

 

Summary report

on the evaluation of new chemicals

I. General information

– Name of organization/individual: ………………………………………………………………………………………

– Address: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

– Phone number: ……… ……………..Email: ……………………………………………………………….

– Contact information: ………………………………………………………………………………

II. Information on new chemicals

– Chemical name: …………………………………………………………………………………………………

– Other names (if any): ……………………………………………………………………………………

– CAS No. …………………………………………………………………………………………………..

– UN No. …………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Included in foreign chemical inventories: ……………………………………………………………………………

III. Physicochemical properties and technical characteristics

– Physical state description: …………………………………………………………………………………….

– Color/odor: …………………………………………………………………………………………………

– Boiling point/melting point: ……………………………………………………………………………….

– Solubility: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

– Classification of hazardous chemicals (if any): ……………………………………………………………..

IV. Intended use and scope of application

– Intended use:

– Use limitations and conditions: ……………………………………………………………………………..

V. Risk assessment

– Risks to human health: …………………………………………………………………….

– Risks to the environment: ……………………………………………………………………………

– Fire, explosion and chemical reactivity hazards:…………………………………………………………….

VI. Chemical management and safety measures

– Storage requirements: …………………………………………………………………………………………..

– Personal protective equipment (PPE): …………………………………………………………………………

– Transportation requirements: ……………………………………………………………………………………

– Preventive and emergency response measures: ………………………………………………………….

VII. Other information (if any)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

…………….. We (the organization) hereby declare compliance with the provisions of Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15, Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP, Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT and other relevant laws. We will be responsible before law for breach of the above-mentioned declaration. (1) Enclosures: …………………………………………..

 

Notes: (1): Name of the organization or individual registering for new chemicals.

(2): Number of the request.

 

Form No. 12c: Confirmation of new chemical registration

 

Confirmation of new chemical registration

Head of the CONFIRMATION-ISSUING authority

Pursuant to Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15;

Pursuant to Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP, Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT;

Pursuant to ……………………..(3);

In consideration of the application for new chemical registration in the document No. …. dated … of …..(4);

At the request of ………………. ⁽⁵⁾.

HEREBY DECIDES:

Article 1. We hereby confirm that ….(4); with headquarters at …, tel …, Enterprise registration certificate/Investment registration certificate No.: <0} .. issued by …..(4)…. on …..(date)…..

is registered for new chemical(s) with the specific details as below: …………………………………⁽⁶⁾

Article 2. ………..(4) shall strictly comply with the provisions of Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP and relevant laws.

Article 3. This Decision shall take effect from ….

 

Notes:

– (1): Name of the issuing authority;

– (2): Abbreviated name of the issuing authority;

– (3): Other related legal grounds (if any);

– (4): Name of the organization or individual applying for new chemical registration;

– (5): Title of the head of the unit receiving the application;

– (6): Details of the confirmation of new chemical registration.

 

APPENDIX XIII

Form of declaration OF IMPORTED CHEMICALS and response TO such declaration via Vietnam National Single Window
(enclosed with Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT dated January 17, 2026 of the Minister of Industry and Trade)

 

Form No. 13a. Form of declaration of imported chemicals via Vietnam National Single Window

 

Form No. 13b. Form of response to declaration of imported chemicals via Vietnam National Single Window

 

APPENDIX XIV

Form of registration and registration notification on the chemical industry database
(enclosed with Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT dated January 17, 2026 of the Minister of Industry and Trade)

I. Information on registration on the chemical industry database

Name of the organization/individual (registrant)………………………………………

Address of the headquarters:…………………………………………………………………………..

Tel:…………………………………………..

Email: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Enterprise registration certificate No. ………………….

ID number of the organization: …………………………………………………………………………………..

Date of issue of the Enterprise registration certificate……………………………………………….

Name of the legal representative…………………………………….

Citizen ID card number/passport number of the legal representative…………………………………….

Date of issue of the Citizen ID card/passport of the legal representative…………………………………….

Authority issuing the Citizen ID card/passport of the legal representative…………………………………….

II. Notification of successful registration on the chemical industry database

Automated response status notification via email: ………………………………………………………

Confirmation content: This is to confirm that the company has registered on the chemical industry database …………

 

APPENDIX XV

Principles of chemical classification
(enclosed with Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT dated January 17, 2026 of the Minister of Industry and Trade)

Part I: Chemical hazards

Chemical hazards under the classification principles of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) are specified as follows:

1) Explosive;

2) Oxidizing;

3) Corrosive;

4) Flammable;

5) Acute toxicity;

6) Chronic toxicity;

7) Irritant to humans;

8) Carcinogenic or suspected of causing cancer;

9) Mutagenic;

10) Reproductive toxicity;

11) Bioaccumulative;

12) Persistent organic pollutants (POPs);

13) Hazardous to the environment.

Part II: Classification of chemicals in accordance with the principles of GHS

I: Physical hazards

Table 1.1. Classification of chemicals by physical hazards

1. CRITERIA for Classification of explosives

Chemicals, which are not classified as an unstable explosive, are assigned to one of the following six divisions depending on the type of hazard they present:

1. Division 1.1: Substances, mixtures which have a mass explosion hazard. A mass explosion is one which affects almost the entire quantity present virtually instantaneously.

2. Division 1.2: Substances, mixtures which have a projection hazard but not a mass explosion hazard.

3. Division 1.3: Substances, mixtures which have a fire hazard and either a minor blast hazard or a minor projection hazard or both, but not a mass explosion hazard: (i) combustion of which gives rise to considerable radiant heat; or (ii) which burn one after another, producing minor blast or projection effects or both.

4. Division 1.4: Substances, mixtures which present only a small hazard in the event of ignition or initiation. The effects are largely confined to the package and no projection of fragments of appreciable size or range is to be expected. An external fire shall not cause virtually instantaneous explosion of almost the entire contents of the package.

5. Division 1.5: Substances and mixtures which have a mass explosion hazard but are so insensitive that there is very little probability of initiation or of transition from burning to detonation under normal conditions.

6. Division 1.6: Extremely insensitive substances and mixtures which do not present a mass explosion hazard and have no likelihood of initiation or propagation of an explosion.

Explosives, which are classified in one of the six divisions above based on the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria according to the following table:

Table 1.2. Criteria for explosives

Notes:

Unstable explosives are those which are thermally unstable and/or too sensitive for normal handling, transport and use. Special precautions are necessary. This comprises substances and mixtures which are manufactured with a view to producing an explosive or pyrotechnic effect:

– Explosive substances or mixtures in packaged form may be classified under divisions 1.1 to 1.6 and, for some regulatory purposes, are further subdivided into compatibility groups A to S to distinguish technical requirements (see UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Model Regulations, Chapter 2.1);

– Some explosive substances and mixtures are wetted with water or alcohols, diluted with other substances to suppress or reduce their explosives properties. Desensitized explosives may be treated differently from explosive substances and mixtures for some regulatory purposes (e.g. transport);

– For classification tests on solid substances or mixtures, the tests should be performed on the substance or mixture as presented. E.g. the chemicals should be tested again if they are supplied or transported in the other form. <0}

Table 1.3. Label elements for explosives

Notes: Applies to substances and mixtures subject to some regulatory purposes (e.g. transport).

2. Criteria for classification of flammable gases

A flammable gas is classified in one of the categories according to the following table:

Table 1.4. Criteria for flammable gases

Notes:

– Ammonia and methyl bromide may be regarded as special cases for some regulatory purposes.

– For the classification of aerosols, see section III.

Table 1.5. Label elements for flammable gases

3. CRITERIA FOR CLASSIFICATION OF flammable aerosols

Aerosols shall be considered for classification as flammable of they contain any composition classified as flammable according to the GHS criteria, such as: flammable liquids (see part VI); flammable gases (see part VII); flammable solids (see Part VIII). Aerosols shall be classified as Category 1 or Category 2 if they contain more than 1% components (by mass) which are classified as flammable according to the GHS criteria. Aerosols that do not meet the criteria for Category 1 or Category 2 shall be classified as Category 3.

Notes: Flammable components do not cover pyrophoric, self-heating or water-reactive substances because such components are never used as aerosol contents.

Table 1.6. Label elements for flammable aerosols

4. Classification criteria for oxidizing gases

An oxidizing gas is classified in a single category according to the following table:

Table 1.7. Criteria for oxidizing gases

Notes: Artificial gas mixtures containing up to 23,5% oxygen by volume may not be considered as oxidizing gases for regulatory purposes, such as transport.

Table 1.8. Label elements for oxidizing gases

5. Classification criteria for gases under pressure

Gases under pressure are classified, according to their physical state when packaged, in one of four groups in the following table:

Table 1.9. Criteria for gases under pressure

Table 1.10. Label elements for gases under pressure

6. CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA FOR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

A flammable liquid is classified in one of the four categories according to the following table:

Table 1.11. Criteria for flammable liquids

Notes:

– Gas oils, diesel and light heating oils in the flash point range of 55 °C to 75 °C may be regarded as a special group for some regulatory purposes;

– Liquids with a flash point of more than 35 °C may be regarded as non-flammable liquids for some regulatory purposes (e.g. transport) if negative results have been obtained in the sustained combustibility test L.2 of the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria.

– Viscous flammable liquids such as paints, enamels, lacquers, varnishes, adhesives and polishes may be regarded as a special group for some regulatory purposes (e.g. transport). The classification or the decision to consider these liquids as non-flammable may be determined by the pertinent regulation or competent authority.

Table 1.12. Label elements for flammable liquids

7. Classification criteria for flammable solids

Powdered, granular or pasty substances or mixtures shall be classified as readily combustible solids when the time of burning of one or more of the test runs, performed in accordance with the test method described in the Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, subsection 33.2.1, is less than 45 s or the rate of burning is more than 2,2 mm/s.

– Metal powders shall be classified as flammable solids when they can be ignited and the reaction spreads over the whole length of the sample (100 mm) in 10 min or less.

– Solids which may cause fire through friction shall be classified in this class by analogy with matches until definitive criteria are established.

– A flammable solid is classified in one of the two categories for this class using method N1 as described in subsection 33.2.1 of the Manual of Tests and Criteria, according to the following table:

Table 1.13. Criteria for flammable solids

Notes: For classification tests on solid substances or mixtures, the tests should be performed on the substance or mixture as presented. E.g. the chemical must be tested if it is supplied or transported in another form.

Table 1.14. Label elements for flammable solids

8. Classification criteria for self-reactive substances and mixtures

1. Any self-reactive substance or mixture should be considered for classification in this class unless:

– They are explosives, according to section I of this Appendix;

– They are oxidizing liquids or solids, according to Section XIII and Section XIV of this Appendix;

– They are organic peroxides, according to Section XV of this Appendix;

– Their heat of decomposition is less than 300 J/g; or

– Their self-accelerating decomposition temperature (SADT) is greater than 75 °C for a 50 kg package.

2. Self-reactive substances and mixtures are classified in one of the seven categories of “types A to G” for this class, according to the following principles:

a) Any self-reactive substance or mixture which can detonate or deflagrate rapidly, as packaged, will be defined as self-reactive substance TYPE A;

b) Any self-reactive substance or mixture possessing explosive properties and which, as packaged, neither detonates nor deflagrates rapidly, but is liable to undergo a thermal explosion in that package will be defined as self-reactive substance TYPE B;

c) Any self-reactive substance or mixture possessing explosive properties when the substance or mixture as packaged cannot detonate or deflagrate rapidly or undergo a thermal explosion will be defined as self-reactive substance TYPE C;

d) Any self-reactive substance or mixture will be defined as self-reactive substance TYPE D, if, in laboratory testing, it:

– detonates partially, does not deflagrate rapidly and shows no violent effect when heated under confinement; or

– does not detonate at all, deflagrates slowly and shows no violent effect when heated under confinement; or

– does not detonate or deflagrate at all and shows a medium effect when heated under confinement;

e) Any self-reactive substance or mixture which, in laboratory testing, neither detonates nor deflagrates at all and shows low or no effect when heated under confinement will be defined as self-reactive substance TYPE E;

f) Any self-reactive substance or mixture which, in laboratory testing, neither detonates in the cavitated state nor deflagrates at all and shows only a low or no effect when heated under confinement as well as low or no explosive power will be defined as self-reactive substance TYPE F;

g) Any self-reactive substance or mixture which, in laboratory testing, neither detonates in the cavitated state nor deflagrates at all and shows low or no effect when heated under confinement as well as low or no explosive power, provided that it is thermally stable (self-accelerating decomposition temperature is 60 °C to 75°C for a 50 kg package), and, for liquid mixtures, a diluent having a boiling point greater than or equal to 150°C is used for desensitization will be defined as selfreactive substance TYPE G.

If the mixture is not thermally stable or a diluent having a boiling point less than 150°C is used for desensitization, the mixture shall be defined as self-reactive substance TYPE F.

Notes:

– Type G has no hazard communication elements assigned but should be considered for properties belonging to other hazard classes.

– Types A to G may not be necessary for all systems.

Table 1.15. Label elements for self-reactive substances and mixtures

Notes: Type G has no hazard communication elements assigned but should be considered for properties belonging to other hazard classes.

9. CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA FOR Pyrophoric LIQUIDS

A pyrophoric liquid is classified in a single category using test N.3 in subsection 33.3.1.5 of the Manual of Tests and Criteria, according to the following table:

Table 1.16. Criteria for pyrophoric liquids

Table 1.17. Label elements for pyrophoric liquids

10. CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA FOR PYROPHORIC SOLIDS

A pyrophoric solid is classified in a single category using test N.2 in subsection 33.3.1.4 of the Manual of Tests and Criteria, according to the following table:

Table 1.18. Criteria for pyrophoric solids

Notes: For classification tests on solid substances or mixtures, the tests should be performed on the substance or mixture as presented. E.g. the chemical must be tested if it is supplied or transported in another form.

Table 1.19. Label elements for pyrophoric solids

11. Classification criteria for SELF-HEATING SUBSTANCES

A substance or mixture shall be classified as a self-heating substance of this class, if in tests performed in accordance with the test method N.4 given in the Manual of Tests and Criteria, subsection 33.3.1.6, the test result meets the standards in the following table:

Table 1.20. Criteria for self-heating substances and mixtures

Notes:

– For classification tests on solid substances or mixtures, the tests should be performed on the substance or mixture as presented. E.g. the chemical must be tested if it is supplied or transported in another form.

– The criteria are based on the self-ignition temperature of charcoal, which is 50°C for a cube sample of Substances and mixtures with a self-ignition temperature higher than 50°C for a volume of 450 litres should not be assigned to hazard Category 1 of this hazard class.

Table 1.21. Label elements for self-heating substances and mixtures

12. Classification criteria for Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases

A substance or mixture which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases is classified in one of the three categories, using test N.5 in subsection 33.5.4 of the Manual of Tests and Criteria, according to the following table:

Table 1.22. Criteria for substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases

Notes:

– A substance or mixture is classified as a substance which, in contact with water, emits flammable gases if  pontaneous ignition takes place in any step of the test procedure;

– For classification tests on solid substances or mixtures, the tests should be performed on the substance or mixture as presented. E.g. the chemical must be tested if it is supplied or transported in another form.

Table 1.23. Label elements for substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases

13. CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA FOR OXIDIZING LIQUIDS

An oxidizing liquid is classified in one of the three categories using test O.2 in subsection 34.4.2 of the Manual of Tests and Criteria, according to the following table:

Table 1.24. Criteria for oxidizing liquids

Table 1.25. Label elements for oxidizing liquids

14. CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA FOR OXIDIZING SOLIDS

An oxidizing solid is classified in one of the three categories using test O.1 in subsection 34.4.1 of the Manual of Tests and Criteria, according to the following table:

Table 1.26. Criteria for oxidizing solids

Notes: For classification tests on solid substances or mixtures, the tests should be performed on the substance or mixture as presented. E.g. the chemical must be tested if it is supplied or transported in another form.

Table 1.27. Label elements for oxidizing solids

15. Classification criteria for organic peroxides

Any organic peroxide shall be considered for classification in this class, unless it contains:

– not more than 1% available oxygen from the organic peroxides when containing not more than 1% hydrogen peroxide; or

– not more than 0,5 % available oxygen from the organic peroxides when containing more than 1% but not more than 7% hydrogen peroxide.

Notes:

– The available oxygen content (%) of an organic peroxide mixture is given by the formula:

Where n_i = number of peroxygen groups per molecule of organic peroxide i;

C_i = concentration (mass %) of organic peroxide i;

m_i = molecular mass of organic peroxide i. <0}

Organic peroxides are classified in one of the seven categories of “Types A to G”, according to the following principles:

a) Any organic peroxide which, as packaged, can detonate or deflagrate rapidly will be defined as organic peroxide TYPE A;

b) Any organic peroxide possessing explosive properties and which, as packaged, neither detonates nor deflagrates rapidly, but is liable to undergo a thermal explosion in that package will be defined as organic peroxide TYPE B;

c) Any organic peroxide possessing explosive properties when the substance or mixture as packaged cannot detonate or deflagrate rapidly or undergo a thermal explosion will be defined as organic peroxide TYPE C;

d) Any organic peroxide which in laboratory testing:

– detonates partially, does not deflagrate rapidly and shows no violent effect when heated under confinement; or

– does not detonate at all, deflagrates slowly and shows no violent effect when heated under confinement; or

– does not detonate or deflagrate at all and shows a medium effect when heated under confinement; will be defined as organic peroxide TYPE D;

e) Any organic peroxide which, in laboratory testing, neither detonates nor deflagrates at all and shows low or no effect when heated under confinement will be defined as organic peroxide TYPE E;

f) Any organic peroxide which, in laboratory testing, neither detonates in the cavitated state nor deflagrates at all and shows only a low or no effect when heated under confinement as well as low or no explosive power will be defined as organic peroxide TYPE F;

g) Any organic peroxide which, in laboratory testing, neither detonates in the cavitated state nor deflagrates at all and shows no effect when heated under confinement nor any explosive power, provided that it is thermally stable (self-accelerating decomposition temperature is 60 °C or higher for a 50 kg package), and, for liquid mixtures, a diluent having a boiling point of not less than 150°C is used for desensitization, will be defined as organic peroxide TYPE G. If the organic peroxide is not thermally stable or a diluent having a boiling point less than 150°C is used for desensitization, it shall be defined as organic peroxide TYPE F.

Notes:

– Type G has no hazard communication elements assigned but should be considered for properties belonging to other hazard classes.

– Types A to G may not be necessary for all systems.

Table 1.28. Label elements for organic peroxides

Type G has no hazard communication elements assigned but should be considered for properties belonging to other hazard classes.

16. Classification criteria for substances or mixtures which are corrosive to metals

A substance or a mixture which is corrosive to metals is classified in a single category, using the test in Part III, subsection 37.4 1 of the Manual of Tests and Criteria, according to the following table:

Table 1.29. Criteria for substances and mixtures corrosive to metals

Table 1.30. Label elements for substances and mixtures corrosive to metals

II: HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS

Table 2.1. Classification of chemicals by health hazards

Table 2.2. Classification of chemicals by environmental hazards

1. Classification criteria for acute toxicity

1.1. Acute toxicity

Substances can be allocated to one of five acute toxicity hazard categories based on acute toxicity by the oral, dermal or inhalation route according to the acute toxicity values expressed as (approximate) LD₅₀ (oral, dermal) or LC₅₀ (inhalation) values in the following table 3 together with explanatory notes.

Table 2.3. Acute toxicity hazard categories and LD₅₀/LC₅₀ values defining the respective categories

“tlct”: bodyweight. Gases concentration are expressed in parts per million per volume (ppmV).

1.2. Notes:

a) Inhalation cut-off values in the table are based on 4 hour testing exposures. Conversion of existing inhalation toxicity data which has been generated according to 1 hour exposures should be by dividing by a factor of 2 for gases and vapours and 4 for dusts and mists;

b) It is recognized that saturated vapour concentration may be used as an additional element by some regulatory systems to provide for specific health and safety protection;

c) For some substances the test atmosphere will not just be a vapour but will consist of a mixture of liquid and vapour phases. For other substances the test atmosphere may consist of a vapour which is near the gaseous phase. In these latter cases, classification should be based on ppmV as follows: Category 1 (100 ppmV), Category 2 (500 ppmV), Category 3 (2500 ppmV), Category 4 (5000 ppmV). The terms “dust”, “mist” and “vapour” are defined are defined in relation to acute inhalation toxicity testing under the OECD Test Guidelines;

d) The values for dusts and mists should be reviewed to adapt to OECD Test Guidelines with respect to technical limitation in generating, maintaining and measuring dust and mist concentrations in respirable form; <0}

e) Criteria for Category 5 are intended to enable the identification of substances which are of relatively low acute toxicity hazard but which under certain circumstances may present a danger to vulnerable populations. These substances are anticipated to have an oral or dermal LD₅₀ in the range of 2000-5000 mg/kg bodyweight and equivalent doses for inhalation. The specific criteria for Category 5 are:

– The chemical is classified in this category if reliable evidence is already available that indicates the LD₅₀ (or LC₅₀) to be in the range of Category 5 values or other animal studies indicate a concern for human health;

– The chemical is classified in this category, through extrapolation, estimation or measurement of data, if assignment to Category 4 is not warranted, and: <0}

+ reliable information is available indicating significant toxic effects in humans; or

+ any mortality is observed when tested up to Category 4 values by the oral, inhalation, or dermal routes; or

+ where expert judgement confirms significant clinical signs of toxicity, when tested up to Category 4 values, except for diarrhoea; or

+ where expert judgement confirms reliable information indicating the potential for significant acute effects from other animal studies.

Testing in animals in Category 5 ranges is discouraged and should only be considered when there is a strong likelihood that results of such a test would have a direct relevance for protecting human health.

Table 2.4. Label elements for acute toxicity

2. Classification criteria for skin corrosion/irritation

2.1. Skin corrosion

Skin corrosion substances should be classified in the only category in Table 5 following the results of an animal test. A substance is corrosive to skin when it produces destruction of skin tissue, namely, visible necrosis through the epidermis and into the dermis, in at least one of the 3 tested animal after exposure for at least 4 hours. Corrosive reactions are typified by ulcers, bleeding, bloody scabs. By the end of observation at 14 days, by discolouration due to blanching of the skin, complete areas of alopecia, and scars. Histopathology should be considered to evaluate questionable lesions.

Depending on each specific case, this category may be further divided into sub-categories as follows: (Category 1, see Table 5): sub-category 1A, where corrosive responses are noted following up to 3 minutes exposure and up to 1 hour observation; sub-category 1B, where corrosive responses are described following exposure greater than 3 minutes and up to 1 hour and observations up to 14 days; and sub-category 1C, where corrosive responses occur after exposures greater than 1 hour and up to 4 hours and observations up to 14 days.

Table 2.5. Skin corrosion category and sub-categories

2.2. Skin irritation

Irritation categories are presented in Table 5:

– Effects of certain substances may persist throughout the length of the test; and

– Animal responses in a test may be variable.

– Irreversible skin lesions serve as a criterion for evaluating irritant responses. When inflammation persists to the end of the observation period in 2 or more tested animals, taking into consideration alopecia (limited area), hyperkeratosis, hyperplasia and scaling, then a substance should be considered to be an irritant.

Animal irritant responses within a test can be variable, as they are with corrosion. A separate irritant criterion accommodates cases when there is a significant irritant response but less than the mean score criterion for a positive test. For example, a test chemical might be designated as an irritant if at least 1 of 3 tested animals shows a very elevated mean score throughout the study, including lesions persisting at the end of an observation period of normally 14 days. However, it should be ascertained that the responses are the result of chemical exposure.

Classification criteria for skin irritation are given in Table 6.

Table 2.6. Skin irritation categories

Table 2.7. Label elements for skin corrosion/irritation

3. Classification criteria for SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/EYE IRRITATION

3.1. Irreversible effects on the eye/serious eye damage (category 1)

Irreversible effects on the eye/serious eye damage (category 1) are expressed in Table 8 as follows:

Table 2.8. Irreversible effects on the eye category

3.2. Reversible effects on the eye (Category  2)

Reversible effects on the eye (category 2) shall be given in table 9 as follows. Substances that have the potential to induce reversible eye irritation should be classified in Category 2

Table 2.9. Reversible effects on the eye

Table 2.10. Concentration of ingredients of a mixture classified as skin Category 1 and/or eye Category 1 or 2 that would trigger classification of the mixture as hazardous to the eye (Category 1 or 2)

Table 2.11. Concentration of ingredients of a mixture when the additivity approach does not apply, that would trigger classification of the mixture as hazardous to the eye

Table 2.12. Label elements for serious eye damage/eye irritation

4. Classification criteria for respiratory or skin sensitization

A respiratory sensitizer is a substance that causes sensitization of the airways when inhaled.

A skin sensitizer is a substance that causes an allergic reaction following skin contact.

A substance is classified as a respiratory sensitizer:

– if there is evidence in humans that the substance can lead to specific respiratory hypersensitivity/ may cause allergy in humans following inhalation/contact with the substance;

– if there are positive results from an appropriate animal test.

Table 2.13. Cut-off values/concentration limits of a mixture classified as either a respiratory sensitizer or a skin sensitizer

Notes:

1- If a skin sensitizer is present in a mixture at a concentration greater than 0,1%, both an SDS and a label would generally be expected;

2- If a solid or liquid respiratory sensitizer is present in a mixture at a concentration greater than 0,1%, both an SDS and a label would generally be expected.;

3- If a gaseous respiratory sensitizer is present in a mixture as a component at a concentration greater than 0,1%, both an SDS and a label would generally be expected.

Table 2.14. Label elements for respiratory sensitizers or skin sensitizers

5. Classification criteria for GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY

Classification for heritable effects in human germ cells is made on the basis of tests, preferably as described in OECD test guidelines. Evaluation of the test results should be done using expert judgement and all the available evidence should be weighed for classification.

Table 2.15. Hazard categories for germ cell mutagens

Table 2.16. Cut-off values/concentration limits of a mixture classified as germ cell mutagens that would trigger classification of the mixture

Notes: The cut-off values/concentration limits in the table above apply to solids and liquids (w/w units) as well

Table 2.17. Label elements for germ cell mutagenicity

6. Classification criteria for carcinogens

Carcinogens are classified into one of two categories based on strength of evidence and additional considerations. In certain instances, route specific classification may be warranted.

Table 2.18. Hazard categories for carcinogens

Table 2.19. Cut-off values/concentration limits of components classified as carcinogens of a mixture

Notes:

If a Category 2 carcinogen ingredient is present in the mixture at a concentration greater than 0,1 %, both an SDS and a label would generally be expected.

Table 2.20. Label elements for carcinogenicity categories

7. CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA FOR REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY

Reproductive toxicants are allocated to one of two categories as follows: Effects on sexual function and fertility, and on development, are considered.

In addition, effects on lactation are allocated to a separate hazard category.

Table 2.21. Hazard categories for reproductive toxicants

Table 2.22. Hazard category for effects on or via lactation

Table 2.23. Cut-off values/concentration limits of ingredients of a mixture classified as reproductive toxicants

Notes:

1. If a Category 1 reproductive toxicant is present in the mixture as an ingredient at a concentration greater than 0,1 %, both an SDS and a label would generally be expected.

2. If a Category 2 reproductive toxicant is present in the mixture as an ingredient at a concentration greater than 0,1 %, both an SDS and a label would generally be expected.

Table 2.24. Label elements for reproductive toxicity

8. Classification criteria for Specific target organ toxicity – Single exposure

Substances are classified by the use of expert judgement on the basis of all evidence available. Then substances are placed in Category 1 or 2, depending upon the nature and severity of the effect(s) observed.

Table 2.25. Hazard categories for specific target organ toxicity following single exposure

Table 2.26. Guidance value ranges for single-dose exposures

Table 2.27. Cut-off values/concentration limits of ingredients of a mixture classified as a specific target organ toxicant following single exposure that would trigger classification of the mixture¹

Notes:

1. If a Category 1 specific target organ toxicant after a single exposure is present in the mixture as an ingredient at a concentration between 1,0 % and 10 %, information on the SDS is required.

2. If a Category 1 specific target organ toxicant is present in the mixture as an ingredient at a concentration ≥ 10 %, both an SDS and a label would generally be expected.

3. If a Category 1 specific target organ toxicant is present in the mixture as an ingredient at a concentration between 1,0 % and 10 %, this mixture is classified as a Category 2 specific target organ toxicant.

4. If a Category 2 specific target organ toxicant is present in the mixture as an ingredient at a concentration between 1,0 % and 10 %, information on the SDS is required.

5. If a Category 2 specific target organ toxicant is present in the mixture as an ingredient at a concentration ≥ 10 %, both an SDS and a label would generally be expected.

Table 2.28. Label elements for specific target organ toxicity following single exposure

9. CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA FOR SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY following repeated EXPOSURE

Table 2.29. Hazard categories for specific target organ toxicity following repeated exposure

Table 2.30. Guidance values to assist in Category 1 classification

Notes: “bw” is for “body weight”, “h” for” hour” and “d” for “day”.

Table 2.31. Guidance values to assist in Category 2 classification

Notes: “bw” is for “body weight”, “h” for” hour” and “d” for “day”.

Table 2.32. Cut-off values/concentration limits of ingredients of a mixture classified as a specific target organ toxicant following repeated exposure

Notes:

1. If a Category 1 specific target organ toxicant after a repeated exposure is present in the mixture as an ingredient at a concentration between 1,0 % and 10 %, information on the SDS is required.

2. If a Category 1 specific target organ toxicant after a repeated exposure is present in the mixture as an ingredient at a concentration ≥ 10 %, both an SDS and a label would generally be expected.

3. If a Category 1 specific target organ toxicant is present in the mixture as an ingredient at a concentration between 1,0 % and 10 %, this mixture is classified as a Category 2 specific target organ toxicant.

4. If a Category 2 specific target organ toxicant is present in the mixture as an ingredient at a concentration between 1,0 % and 10 %, information on the SDS is required.

5. If a Category 2 specific target organ toxicant is present in the mixture as an ingredient at a concentration ≥ 10 %, both an SDS and a label would generally be expected.

Table 2.33. Label elements for specific target organ toxicants after repeated exposure

10. Aspiration hazard

Chemicals that may pose a hazard to humans when they enter the trachea and lower respiratory tract, either directly via the oral or nasal cavity, or indirectly by aspiration during vomiting.

Table 2.34. Aspiration hazard categories

Table 2.35. Label elements for aspiration hazard substances

11. Classification criteria for hazards to the aquatic environment

Classification system consists of 3 acute classification categories and 4 chronic classification categories (see Table 36 and Table 37). The acute and chronic classification categories are applied independently. The criteria for classification of a substance in Acute 1 to 3 are defined on the basis of the acute toxicity data only (EC50 or LC50). The criteria for classification of a substance into Chronic toxicity are defined on the basis of a combination of 2 types of information, namely the acute toxicity data and the environmental fate data (degradability and bioaccumulation data). For the classification of a mixture as chronic toxic, degradability and bioaccumulation properties shall be derived from data obtained from tests on its components.

A substance is classified as “hazardous to the aquatic environment” in accordance with the criteria set out in detail in Table 36 below:

Table 2.36. Substances hazardous to the aquatic environment

Table 2.37. Categories for substances hazardous to the aquatic environment – chronic toxicity

Table 2.38. Label elements for substances hazardous to the aquatic environment

Part III. Transport pictograms

Table 3.1.Transport pictograms

 

 

APPENDIX XVI

INFORMATION ON SHARING of data on CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT WITHIN THE SPECIALIZED DATABASE
(enclosed with Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT dated January 17, 2026 of the Minister of Industry and Trade)

I. General information

1. Information on the agency updating information

– Name of the Ministry, ministerial agency, focal agency performing chemical-related work.

– Address:

2. Contact

– Full name:

– Position

– Phone number/email:

II. General updated information

II.1. Operational status in the field of management   

II.2. Results of implementation of the chemical industry development strategy

1. Direction, administration and implementation of the Strategy

– Legal documents and action plans issued by the authority (specifying number, reference code, date of issuance, title of documents, including administrative documents, with a summary of main contents)[1];

– Status of dissemination and implementation of the Action Plan to affiliated units/local authorities.

2. Results of implementation of assigned tasks and solutions[2]

 (Detailed updates are required for each assigned task and solution under the Strategy and the Action Plan of the authority)

3. Cooperation with Ministries, central and local authorities

– List of Ministries, central and local authorities involved in cooperation;

– Main contents of cooperation (e.g., policy and legal development; information sharing…);;

– Results achieved from cooperation activities;

– Proposals and recommendations to enhance cooperation effectiveness.

4. Difficulties

– Detailed description of difficulties arising during implementation (in terms of mechanisms, policies, resources, cooperation, etc.);

– Analysis of underlying causes.

5. Proposals and recommendations

III: SPECIFIC UPDATE CONTENT FOR PROVINCIAL-LEVEL PEOPLE’S COMMITTEES

Update information on chemical projects invested in the provinces:

IV: SPECIFIC UPDATE CONTENT FOR THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

– Statistical data related to the chemical industry;

– Volume and value of exported and imported chemicals and products of the chemical industry.

 

APPENDIX XVII

Update of information on the chemical industry database
(enclosed with Circular No. 01/2026/TT-BCT dated January 17, 2026 of the Minister of Industry and Trade)

Part I: General information

1. Name of the organization/individual:

2. Address of the headquarters:                                      Tel:

3. Enterprise/cooperative/household business registration certificate No. ………… issued by …………… on ………(date)….

4. ID number of the organization/individual:……………………………………….

5. TIN: ……………………………………………………………………………………….

6. List of chemical facilities

Part II: Export and IMPORT OF CHEMICALS

2.1. Export and import of prohibited chemicals and chemicals requiring special control

Part III: REPORT ON domestic TRADING OF CHEMICALs requiring special control

– A licence to trade chemicals requiring special control;

Part IV: Report on the manufacture of chemicals

–  licence to manufacture or trade chemicals requiring special control (if any);

–  Certificate of eligibility for conditional manufacture and trading of chemicals (if any);

– Licence to manufacture prohibited chemicals (if any)

Part V: REPORT ON THE USE OF CHEMICALS

1. Chemical-using facility 1:

Name of facility:…………………. Address: ………………………………………..

n. Chemical-using facility n: ………………………….

Part IV CHEMICAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT

1. General status of compliance with chemical safety regulations

– A Plan/Measures for prevention and response to chemical incidents have been developed: Yes/No

– During the year, any changes to the Plan/Measures for prevention and response to chemical incidents: Yes/No

(If yes, specify the reasons.)

– During the year, emergency response drills have been conducted in accordance with the established Plan/Measures: Yes/No

(If yes, specify time, location, participating and cooperating agencies/units.)

2. Accidents and incidents

Detailed report on causes, developments, consequences, and remedial measures for each incident:……………….

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

PART VII. Report on the PROJECT implementation

Part II: INFORMATION ON PROJECTS pending completion and inauguration

2.1. General information on projects pending completion and inauguration:

2.2. Information on project ………….⁹

Main consumer markets:

Vietnam:

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Foreign country (specify country’s name):

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Applied technology:

Name of technology/production line¹⁰:

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Origin of technology: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Applied green chemistry principles: ………………………………………………………………………………………

Brief description of modernity and environmental friendliness:

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………

Hazardous waste:

1)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………

n)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………

Legal documents:

 (Tick “Yes” or “No” and provide details if applicable)

Detailed project implementation progress:

– Overall progress (% of completed workload): ………..%

Part III: INFORMATION ON Manufacture and trading RESULTS OF PROJECTS that have been put into operation

3.1. General information on projects that have been put into operation:

3.2 Manufacture and trading results of Project …¹⁶

Summary table of employees, products and revenue

Main consumer markets:

Vietnam:

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Foreign country (specify country’s name):

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Compliance with legal regulations:

– Full compliance with environmental reporting and permitting requirements □

– Full compliance with regulations on chemical safety and fire safety □

– Full compliance with reporting, inventory and chemical declaration regimes as prescribed □

– Full compliance with labor regulations □

– Other remarks (if any): …………………………………….

Part IV: DIFFICULTIES AND PROPOSALS/RECOMMENDATIONS

13. Main difficulties encountered: (Relating to administrative procedures, capital, technology, market, raw materials, human resources, force majeure incidents, etc.)

14. Fundamental and primary causes (Objective causes, subjective causes)

15. Proposals and recommendations to State regulatory authorities: (Specific proposals to each authority such as Provincial People’s Committee, Ministry of Industry and Trade, etc.)

……… hereby certifies that all information declared above is true and accurate, and shall take full legal responsibility for the accuracy of the provided information.

____________________

¹ Attach the Investment registration certificate or equivalent documents for projects reported for the first time.

² Indicate one of the following sources of capital: State budget, off-budget state capital, FDI, private capital, or other sources.

³ Indicate one or more of the following categories: chemical industrial parks; pharmaceutical chemicals used as medicinal ingredients; pharmaceutical chemicals used as food supplement ingredients; basic chemicals under key chemical industry sectors; other basic chemicals; petrochemicals; hydrogen produced from renewable energy; hydrogen from other sources; hydrogen; ammonia produced from renewable energy; ammonia from other sources; technical rubber; tires and tubes; high-content fertilizers; other fertilizers; plant protection chemicals; detergents and cosmetics; electrochemicals; industrial gases; paints and printing inks; storage facilities.

⁴ List all main and by-products of the project.

⁵ Indicate one of the categories: A, B, or C in accordance with public investment laws.

⁶ Indicate one of the categories: Special, I, II, III, IV in accordance with construction laws.

⁷ Indicate one of the following statuses: Investment proposed; Investment registration certificate issued (or equivalent); Feasibility Study Report / Techno-economic report appraised; Construction commenced; Trial operation; Officially in operation. Specify month and year.

⁸ Specify the expected month and year of official operation.

⁹ Provide a separate report for each project.

¹⁰ Provide full details if the system includes multiple production lines.

¹¹ Attach the Investment registration certificate or equivalent documents for projects reported for the first time.

¹² Indicate one of the following sources of capital: State budget, off-budget state capital, FDI, private capital, or other sources.

¹³ Indicate one or more applicable categories (same as Item 3 above).

¹⁴ Indicate one of the categories: A, B, or C in accordance with public investment laws.

¹⁵ Indicate one of the categories: Special, I, II, III, IV in accordance with construction laws.

¹⁶ Provide a separate report for each project.