Circular No. 02/2026/TT-BCT on certain measures for implementation of the Law on chemicals and Decree No. 25/2026/ND-CP providing detailed regulations and measures for organization of and guidance on certain articles of the Law on chemicals on development of chemical industry and chemical safety and security

 

CIRCULAR

On certain measures for implementation of the Law on Chemicals and Decree No. 25/2026/ND-CP of the Government providing detailed regulations and measures for organization of and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals on development of chemical industry and chemical safety and security

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

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 amended by Decree No. 109/2025/ND-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/ND-CP;

Pursuant to Decree No. 25/2026/ND-CP of the Government providing detailed regulations and measures for organization of and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals on development of chemical industry and chemical safety and security;

At the request of the Director of Vietnam Chemicals Agency;

The Minister of Industry and Trade hereby promulgates a Circular on certain measures for implementation of the Law on Chemicals and Decree No. 25/2026/ND-CP of the Government providing detailed regulations and measures for organization of and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals on development of chemical industry and chemical safety and security.

Article 1. Regulatory scope

This Circular provides for certain measures for implementation of the Law on Chemicals and Decree No. 25/2026/ND-CP of the Government providing detailed regulations and measures for organization of and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals on development of chemical industry and chemical safety and security, including:

1. Entering the number of the certificate of eligibility for chemical industry consulting

2. Forms used in the issuance, reissuance, amendment or revocation of the certificate of eligibility for chemical industry consulting.

3. Content of the accidental release plan; Accidental release measures; Measures accidental release measures during transportation; Provincial-Level accidental release plan.

4. Form used in assessment and approval of the accidental release plan.

5. Content, procedures, form and record of the chemical incident response drill.

6. Delegating authority to assess and approve the accidental release plan under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Article 2. Regulated entities

This Circular applies to agencies, organizations and individuals performing chemical-related activities in the territory of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Article 3. Entering numbers of certificates and forms used in the issuance, reissuance, amendment or revocation of certificates of eligibility for chemical industry consulting

1. Entering the number of a certificate of eligibility for chemical industry consulting

a) The number of the newly issued certificate shall be recorded according to the personal identification number (PIN) for citizens of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam or according to the number of the work permit or the number of the certificate of exemption from work permit in Vietnam for foreigners;

b) The number of the amended certificate shall be recorded according to the structure: (number of newly issued certificate).XX, in which XX represents the sequential number of amendments;

c) The number of the reissued certificate shall be recorded according to the number of the certificate issued in the most recent previous instance.

2. The forms used for issuance, reissuance, amendment and revocation of a certificate of eligibility for chemical industry consulting are prescribed in Appendix I enclosed herewith, including:

a) Form No. 01a: Form of a written request for issuance, reissuance or amendment to the certificate of eligibility for chemical industry consulting.

b) Form No. 01b: Form of the certificate of employment (COE);

c) Form No. 01c: Form of the confirmation of completed works made by the lawful representative of the project developer;

d) Form No. 01d: Form of the decision to revoke the certificate of eligibility for chemical industry consulting.

Article 4. Chemical incident prevention and response

1. Content of the accidental release plans, accidental release measures, measures accidental release measures during transportation and provincial-level accidental release plans shall comply with the instructions in Appendix II enclosed herewith.

2. Forms used in the assessment and approval of a chemical release plan are prescribed in Appendix III enclosed herewith, including:

a) Form No. 03a: Form of the written request for assessment of the accidental release plan;

b) Form No. 03b: Form of the record and notification of results of the assessment of the accidental release plan;

c) Form No. 03c: Form of the comments on the accidental release plan made by members of the appraisal council;

d) Form No. 03d: Form of the report on the results of compliance with requirements of the appraisal council;

dd) Form No. 03dd: Form of the record and report on the inspection results of the appraisal council;

e) Form No. 03e: Form of the certification stamp affixed to the cover of the approved accidental release plan.

3. Vietnam Chemicals Agency shall assess and approve to civil-related accidental release plans for entities specified in point a clause 2 Article 33 of Decree No. 25/2026/ND-CP.

Article 5. Chemical incident response drills

1. A chemical incident response drill must include the following contents:

a) Time and location of the drill;

b) Drill scenarios or simulation exercises;

c) Procedure for responding to a simulation exercise;

d) Information on cooperating unit and forces directly participating in the drill, vehicle and equipment serving the drill.

2. Procedures for organizing a chemical incident response drill shall be carried out as follows:

a) Developing an overall scenario for the drill, including the contents stipulated in Clause 1 of this Article;

b) After developing a scenario for the drill, the organization or individual involved in the drill shall develop specific practical exercises for forces participating in the drill according to the overall scenario that has been developed;

c) Organizing exercises and joint exercises for the forces participating in the drill when necessary;

d) Organizing the drill according to the overall scenario that has been developed;

dd) Making a summary report and drawing lessons;

e) Preparing a report on the organization of the drill;

g) Implementing the procedures for updating the drill record in the Chemical Industry Database and maintaining the drill record for a minimum of 3 years from the date of completion of the drill.

3. A chemical incident response drill record shall include:

a) An overall scenario for the chemical incident response drill;

b) A list of forces and vehicles involved in the drill;

c) A report on the organization of the chemical incident response drill made using Form No. 04 in Appendix IV enclosed herewith.

Article 6. Effect

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

2. 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

Forms used in the issuance, reissuance, amendment and revocation of certificates of eligibility for chemical industry consulting
(enclosed with Circular No. 02/2026/TT-BCT dated January 17, 2026 of the Ministry of Industry and Trade)

 

Form No. 01a  Written request for issuance, reissuance or amendment to a certificate of eligibility for chemical industry consulting

Form No. 01a

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness
—————

WRITTEN REQUEST
………. (1) ……………….. certificate of eligibility for chemical industry consulting

To: ………………..(2)……………..

1. Full name:…………………………………………………..…………………. Male/Female: …………………………….

2. Date of birth: dd/mm/yyyy

3. Nationality: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. ID card number/citizen ID card number/passport number: …………….., date of issue: dd/mm/yyyy.

5. Place of permanent residence: ………………………………………………………………………………………..

6. Current place of residence: ………………………………………………………………………………………..

7. Phone number: ………………………………………………………………………………………….

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

8. Professional qualifications (specify field of study):  …………………………………………………….

Diplomas and certificates that have been issued (clearly state the identification number, date of issue, and place of issue): ………………………

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

9. Seniority: …………………………………………………………………….

Documentary evidence of seniority (list documents): ……………………………….

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

10. Professional experience: …………………………………………………………………………

Documentary evidence of professional experience (list documents): …………………..………

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

I am applying for …………………….(1) ………………. of the certificate of eligibility for chemical industry consulting  ………………….. (3) ………………. with the following content:

– Consulting field (specify consulting related to technology and equipment selection for chemical projects or consulting related to chemical safety and security): …………………(4)……………….…………………

– Class of the Certificate ………………….. (5)………………………………..

Reasons for applying for …………..(1) …….. of the certificate of eligibility for chemical industry consulting:

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

I hereby take responsibility for the above information and commit to conducting chemical industry consulting activities in accordance with the information stated on the issued certificate and in compliance with the relevant legal regulations.

 

Notes:

(1) Write “issuance”, “reissuance” or “amendment”;

(2) Name of the competent authority receiving the record;

(3) In case of applying for reissuance or amendment to the certificate, specify the number and date of issue of the certificate to be reissued or amended;

(4) Specify scope of activities within which the certificate is issued according to the provisions of clause 3 Article 16, clause 2 Article 18 of the Decree providing detailed regulations and measures for organization and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals on development of chemical industry and chemical safety and security;

(5) Specify the class of the certificate to be issued: Consulting related to technology and equipment for chemical projects: class A1, A2, or A3; consulting related to chemical safety and security: class B.

 

Form No. 01b. Certificate of employment (COE)

Form No. 01b

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness
—————

Certificate of employment (COE)

To⁽¹⁾: ……………………………………………………

1. Full name:…………………………………………………..…………………. Male/female: ……………………

2. Date of birth: dd/mm/yyyy .

3. Nationality: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. ID card number/citizen ID card number/passport number: ………………… , Date of issue………

5. Place of permanent residence: ……………………………………………………………………………………….

6. Current place of residence: ……………………………………………………………………………………….

7. Phone number: …………………………………………………………………………………………

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

I would like to have the following information confirmed by ………. (1) ……………

I have been (or am currently) employed at:

Name of the agency/unit ⁽¹⁾: …………………………………………………………………………………..

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

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

Tel:…………………….. Fax: ………………………………………………………

Start date of employment: ……………………………………………………………………………………….

Last date of employment (if any): …………………………………………………………………………………..

Position held according to the work process (if any):

I hereby affirm that the above statements are accurate, and I will bear full responsibility before the law for any inaccuracies.

For your consideration and confirmation./.

 

Notes:

(1) Name of the agency/unit providing the certification

(2) Number and date of issue of the contract or decision on assignment. Copies of such contract or decision shall be enclosed with this certificate.

 

Form No. 01c. Confirmation of completed works made by the lawful representative of the project developer

Form No. 01c

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness
—————

Confirmation of completed works

To⁽¹⁾: ……………………………………………………

1. Full name:…………………………………………………..…………………. Male/Female: …………………

2. Date of birth: dd/mm/yyyy

3. Nationality: …………………………………………………………………………………………….

4. ID card number/citizen ID card number/passport number: ………………… , , date of issue: dd/mm/yyyy.

5. Place of permanent residence: ……………………………………………………………………………………….

6. Current place of residence: ………………………………………………………………………………………

7. Phone number: ………………………………………………………………………………………..

Email: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

I would like to have the following information confirmed by ………. (1) ……………

I have participated with

Name of the agency/unit: …………………(2) …………………………………………………………….

TIN: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Address: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

Tel:…………………….. Fax: ……………………………………………………

to perform the following work:

Name of the work ………………… (3)……………………..

Name of the project/chemical facility………………….(4)………………

Name of the project developer/the owner of the chemical facility: …………………(5) ………………………

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

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

Tel:…………………….. Fax: ………………………………………………….

 

According to the contract or decision on assignment……………. (6)……………………………………

The work has been completed with the acceptance or confirmation by the competent authority according to the following document ….

…………………………………… (6)…………………………………………………………………..

To be specific: ……………………………………………………………………

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

I hereby affirm that the above statements are accurate, and we will bear full responsibility before the law for any inaccuracies.

For your consideration and confirmation./.

 

Notes:

(1) Legal representative of the project developer, the chemical facility;

(2) Name of the participating agency/unit;

(3) Specify: The work related to the technology and equipment selection consulting for the chemical project (including the project’s facility grade); or serving as a trainer or participating in chemical safety training support; developing a chemical incident response drill program for the province or for the chemical facility; developing an accidental release plan for the province or for the chemical facility;

(4) Name of the project or the chemical facility where the work is performed;

(5) Name of the project developer or the owner of the chemical facility where the work is performed;

(6) Numbers and dates of issue of the documents. Copies of such documents shall be enclosed with this written confirmation.

 

Form No. 01d. Decision to revoke the certificate of eligibility for chemical industry consulting

Form No. 01d

 

DECISION

To revoke the certificate of eligibility for chemical industry consulting

……………(3)……………

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

Pursuant to Decree No. …………… of the Government providing detailed regulations and measures for organization of and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals on development of chemical industry and chemical safety and security;

Pursuant to Circular No. ….. dated …….. of the Minister of Industry and Trade providing certain measures for implementation of the Law on Chemicals and Decree No. …………..  dated ……….. of the Government providing detailed regulations and measures for organization of and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals on development of chemical industry and chemical safety and security;

(Other related legal grounds)

At the request of ………………………… in the document No. ……………… ;

At the request of …..

HEREBY DECIDES:

Article 1. Revocation of the certificate of eligibility for chemical industry consulting No. ………….. issued by ….(2)…. to:

Full name …….(4)……

ID card number/citizen ID card number/passport number: ………………… , issued on ……………(date)  ……..

Reasons for the revocation: ……………………………………………………………………………………

Article 2. This Decision comes into force from the day on which it is signed.

Article 3. …..(4)…… and relevant organizations and individuals shall be responsible for implementation of this Decision./.

 

Notes:

(1) Name of the superior agency of the agency issuing or revoking the certificate

(2) Name of the agency issuing or revoking the certificate;

(3) Name of the head of the agency issuing or revoking the certificate;

(4) Name of the individual having the certificate revoked.

 

APPENDIX II

Content of accidental release plans; Accidental release measures; Measures accidental release measures during transportation; Provincial-Level accidental release plans
(enclosed with Circular No. 02/2026/TT-BCT dated January 17, 2026 of the Minister of Industry and Trade)

A. Guidelines for presenting a plan or measure

1. Presentation techniques

a) Paper size

The accidental release plan or measure shall be presented on the A4 paper (210 mm x 297 mm).

b) Presentation style

The plan or measure shall be in portrait orientation on A4-sized paper.

c) Margins

– Top: 20 – 25 mm;

– Bottom: 20 mm;

– Left: 30 – 35 mm;

– Right: 20 mm;

– Header: Name of the unit on the left, “Accidental release plan/measure” on the right.

– Footer: Use Insert Page number, choose the Plain in which the number is in the middle of the line (for example: page 2/7)

d) Fonts

– Character set: Unicode, font: Times New Roman, size: 14, normal style of Microsoft Word.

– Normal spacing (Before: 6pt; After: 0pt; Line: single).

2. Presentation of the Plan or Measure

– The Plan or Measure shall be brief, clear, coherent and neat without any erasures and without overusing abbreviations or common English words.  Long phrases or phrases that rarely appear in the Plan or Measure must not be abbreviated. There shall be interpretation of terms in cases where there are terms or abbreviations in the Plan or Measure;

– Subsections shall be numbered automatically. Each number shall consist of  1 to 4 digitals. Any section with subsections shall include at least 2 of them. E.g. The subsection 2.1.1 shall be followed by subsection 2.1.2 or more;

– Figures and template drawings in the Plan or Measure shall have notes and shall be numbered. Pictures in the Plan or Measure shall not be resized unconformably.  E.g.  Picture 3.2: the 2^nd picture of this part (or part 3);

– The Plan or Measure shall be bound in a blue hard cover with gold embossed lettering (after revisions have been made according to the comments from the Appraisal council).  Name of the unit and the year in which the Plan or Measure is made shall be printed on the back (spine);

– Cover page/title page: Similar to the front cover, printed on regular paper, with the signature of the project developer’s representative and their full name and seal;

– Table of contents: Using automatic “Table of Contents” function in Microsoft Word;

– List of forms;

– The map of the area where the manufacturing facility is located:  color-printed on an A3 sheet;

– The map of the location where chemicals are planned to be stored in the premise of the manufacturing facility and the storing condition (underground, semi-underground or on the ground):  color-printed on an A3 sheet;

– The equipment placement site plan and technology line plan, the amount of hazardous chemicals from the main manufacturing equipment and the intermediate containing equipment:  printed on A3 sheets;

– Appendices (if any): shall be printed on separate pages.  The word “Appendix” and their ordinal numbers (in case of multiple appendices) shall be centered on a separate line with normal font, size 14, bold.  The title (name) of the appendix shall be centered, capitalized, bold, size 13 to 14.

 

B. Layout and contents of an accidental release plan

INTRODUCTION

1. Introduction to the chemical project or facility.

2. The necessity of the Plan.

3. The legal basis for the Plan.

Chapter 1

Information about the chemical project/facility

1. Information on the scope of investment, manufacture or trading: construction capacity and area and location of the work.

2. The work items, including the main works, secondary works and others; a list of main manufacturing equipment.

3. Manufacturing technology, detailed explanation of the stages of production, use, transportation, and storage of chemicals.

4.  List of chemical names, weights, classifications, chemical and physical properties, toxicity of each type of hazardous chemicals that are materials, intermediate chemicals and finished products.

5. A description of technical requirements for packaging, storing and transport of different hazardous chemicals, including:

– The hazardous chemicals packages, tanks and containers planned to be used in manufacture, storing and transport; materials and the maximum capacity of each type;

– Standards of designing and manufacturing (If foreign standards are applied, names of such standards and the issuers must be specified);

– The storing conditions in terms of temperature, pressure; requirements for prevention of shock, lighting and static electricity;

–  Internal system and means of transport planned to be used in the chemical facility/project.

6. A description of terrain, climate, transportation system and drainage system of the area surrounding the project site or the chemical facility.

7. A list of industrial, military, residential, administrative, commercial works, religious works environmentally sensitive areas within a 1000-meter radius surrounding the project site or the chemical facility.

8. Assessment of the impact of the above conditions on the chemical incident prevention and response

Chapter 2

chemical incident prevention and response

1. Forecasting risky locations

A List of risky locations including locations of main equipment for manufacturing hazardous chemicals, devices or areas designated for the storage of hazardous chemicals along with the manufacture and storage conditions, and the expected number of workers present in the areas.

2. Forecasting scenarios

Forecasting typical incident scenarios that may occur at the identified risky locations, estimating the subsequent consequences, the scope of impact, and the degree of effect on people and the surrounding environment if the incident is not controlled or prevented, and classifying the incident (the determination of consequences must be based on the maximum operational capacity of manufacturing equipment or the capacity of hazardous chemical storage under the most extreme conditions).

3. General management solutions for the prevention of chemical incidents.

– Regulations, procedures, warnings, monitoring.

– Chemical industry safety training.

– Plan for inspection, maintenance and servicing of technological equipment.

– Plan for inspecting and monitoring sources of potential incidents; plan for regular and unscheduled inspections; responsibilities of the inspector, content of inspection, and monitoring.

– Plan to enhance capacity in the chemical incident prevention and response.

4. Technical solutions for the chemical incident prevention and response

– Identify technical solutions to prevent chemical incidents in the designated typical areas.

– Develop technical plans to respond to chemical incidents based on the identified forecasts, including: techniques, materials, vehicles serving the response; selection of personal protective equipment; plans for mobilizing and deploying local forces to respond to incidents.

– Plan for the evacuation of people and assets.

5. Plan for developing human resources and equipment to support the chemical incident prevention and response

5.1. Human resources

– The system for organizing and managing incident response.

– Minimum requirements for positions related to chemicals and incident response personnel.

5.2. Capacity in terms of facilities and equipment

– List of equipment and vehicles serving the response to chemical incidents: name of equipment, quantity, condition of equipment; protection systems, backup systems for rescue and incident containment; personal protective equipment for workers and incident response personnel at the facility suitable for hazardous chemicals present in the facility or project site.

– Emergency alert system, internal communication system, and external notifications in case of an emergency.

– Plan for replacing, repairing, and supplementing the aforementioned equipment.

6. Plan for cooperating with internal and external forces to respond to chemical incidents when they exceed control.

Chapter 3

Chemical incident response drill plan

1. Simulation scenarios for anticipated situations

2. Periodic drill plan

Chapter 4

PLAN on remedial measures for CHEMICAL INCIDENTS

1. Technical solutions for remedying the consequences of chemical incidents.

2. Plans for compensation for damages caused by chemical incidents.

RECOMMENDATIONS AND COMMITMENTS OF THE project developer

1. Recommendations from the project developer, the owner of the chemical facility.

2. Commitment of the project developer, the owner of the chemical facility.

APPENDIX – ENCLOSURES

1. A copy of the project’s Investment Certificate or the Registration Certificate of the chemical facility.

2. Location map of the area of the project site or the area where the chemical facility is located (using A3-sized paper or larger).

3. Overall floor plan of the project, chemical facility (using A3-sized paper or larger).

4. Diagram illustrating the anticipated chemical storage and preservation locations in the project site or the facility and the storing condition (underground, semi-underground or on the ground) (using A3-sized paper or larger).

5. Emergency evacuation plan in case of a chemical incident.

6. Other documents and materials related to the plan.

References

References, if applicable.  Including the reference title, author’s name, year of publication, and publisher.

 

C. LAYOUT OF CONTENTS OF AN ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURE

INTRODUCTION

1. Introduction to the project or the chemical facility.

2. The necessity of the Measure.

3. Legal basis for the Measure.

Chapter 1

INFORMATION ABOUT THE CHEMICAL PROJECT/FACILITY

1. The scope of investment, manufacture or trading: Construction capacity and area and location of the work.

2. Production technology, detailed explanation of the stages of production, use, transportation, and storage of chemicals.

3. List of chemical names, weights, chemical and physical properties, toxicity of each type of hazardous chemicals that are materials, intermediate chemicals and finished products.

4. A description of technical requirements for packaging, storing and transport of different hazardous chemicals, including:

– The hazardous chemicals packages, tanks and containers planned to be used in manufacture, storing and transport; materials and the maximum capacity of each type;

– Standards of designing and manufacturing (If foreign standards are applied, names of such standards and the issuers must be specified);

– The storing conditions in terms of temperature, pressure; requirements for prevention of shock, lighting and static electricity;

–  Internal system and means of transport planned to be used in the chemical facility/project.

Chapter 2

FORECAST ABOUT RISKS, POSSIBLE SCENARIOS, and measures for preventing chemical incidents

1. Forecast about risky locations including locations of main equipment for manufacturing hazardous chemicals, devices or areas designated for the storage of hazardous chemicals along with the manufacture and storage conditions, and the expected number of workers present in the areas. Possible scenarios.

2. Management measures and techniques aimed at minimizing the likelihood of incident occurring.

3. Plan for inspecting and monitoring sources of risks: Plan for regular or unscheduled inspections; responsibilities of the inspector, content of inspection, and monitoring.

Chapter 3

CHEMICAL INCIDENT RESPONSE

1. Chemical management personnel, system for organization, operation and direct emergency response.

2. Facilities and equipment for incident response

– List of existing equipment and vehicles serving the response to chemical incidents: name of equipment, quantity, condition of equipment; protection systems, backup systems for rescue and incident containment; personal protective equipment for workers and incident response personnel at the facility suitable for hazardous chemicals present in the facility or project site.

– Emergency alert system, internal communication system, and external notifications in case of an emergency.

3. Scenarios for incidents and action coordination plans of internal and external forces in response to anticipated situations.

4. Plans on remedial measures for chemical incidents.

5. Some drill scenarios (the measure implemented in cases where chemicals are on the list of chemicals that require accidental release plans but are stored with an amount that is below the threshold quantity).

Conclusion

APPENDIX

1. The project’s Investment Certificate or the Enterprise Registration Certificate of the chemical facility.

2. Location map of the area of the project site or the area where the chemical facility is located (A3-sized paper or larger).

3. Master plan of the project, chemical facility (A3-sized paper or larger).

4. Diagram illustrating the anticipated chemical storage and preservation locations in the project site or the facility and the storing condition (underground, semi-underground or on the ground) (using A3-sized paper or larger).

5. Emergency evacuation plan.

6. Other documents and materials related to the Measure.

REFERENCES

List of references (if any) Including the reference title, author’s name, year of publication, and publisher.

 

D. LAYOUT OF CONTENTS OF AN ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURE DURING TRANSPORTATION

INTRODUCTION

1. The necessity of the Measure.

2. Legal basis for the Measure.

Chapter 1

INFORMATION RELATED TO THE TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS

1. Information about organizations and individuals engaged in the transportation of hazardous chemicals;

2. Information on vehicles and information on hazardous chemicals being transported;

3. Information on inspection, accreditation and registration of vehicles transporting hazardous chemicals and equipment containing hazardous chemicals in accordance with relevant laws.

Chapter 2.

chemical incident prevention and response

1. Possible scenarios

2. Solutions to prevent chemical incidents during transportation

– Solutions for managing and monitoring vehicles during transportation.

– Plan for inspection and monitoring of vehicles.

3. Plan for chemical incident response during transportation

– Human resource

– Equipment and vehicles serving the response to chemical incidents.

– Initial response plan.

– Plan for cooperating with external forces to respond to chemical incidents.

CONCLUSION

REFERENCES

List of references (if any) Including the reference title, author’s name, year of publication, and publisher.

APPENDIX

1. Copies of legal documents related to organizations or individuals engaged in the transportation of hazardous chemicals.

2. A copy of the transport license (if available) and the legal documents related to the vehicles.

3. Copies of vehicle and equipment inspection and maintenance documents.

4. Copies of other documents and materials related to the Measure.

 

E. LAYOUT OF CONTENTS OF A provincial-level ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PLAN

INTRODUCTION

1. The necessity of the Plan.

2. Legal basis of the Plan.

Chapter I

SITUATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

1. Natural and climatic conditions

2. Socio-economic conditions

3. Assessment of the advantages and challenges of natural and socio-economic conditions on the chemical incident prevention and response in the province.

Chapter II

ASSESSMENT OF CHEMICAL-RELATED ACTIVITIES IN THE PROVINCE

1. Assessment of chemical-related activities in the province

– Assessment of the situation of manufacture, trading, use, storage and transportation of chemical facilities in the province.

– Assessment of the impact of chemical-related activities and chemical incidents on the environment, people, society, etc.

– Assessment of the risks of chemical incidents and forecast about the likelihood of incident occurring in the near future in the province.

2. Assessment of the capacity for chemical incident prevention and response in the province

– Assessment of the current status of human resources, the quantity and types of equipment serving the chemical incident response in enterprises within the province.

– Assessment of the current status of human resources, the quantity and types of equipment serving the chemical incident response in state management agencies within the province.

– Assessment of the compliance with legal regulations on chemicals, including the development of accidental release plans and measures by enterprises.

Chapter III

DEVELOPMENT OF SOLUTIONS to Prevent Chemical Incidents

1. Development of management solutions to prevent chemical incidents.

2. Development of technical solutions to prevent chemical incidents

3. Development of solutions to enhance human resources

4. Plan for inspection and monitoring of sources of chemicals

5. Plan for inspection and examination of chemical-related activities in the province.

6. Regulations on cooperation in prevention of chemical incidents between relevant authorities in the province.

Chapter IV

CHEMICAL INCIDENT RESPONSE PLAN

1. Categorization of chemical incidents in the province

– Categorization of chemical incidents

– Classification of hazardous areas (HAs) surrounding chemical facilities.

2. Forecast about situations and developments of chemical incidents to facilitate the selection of corresponding and appropriate response plans.

3. Development of incident response scenarios for high-risk chemicals in the province.

– Plans and scenarios in case of chemical accidents during road and rail transport.

– Plans and scenarios in case of chemical accidents during waterway transport.

– Plans and scenarios in case of leaks or explosions of high-risk chemicals in the province.

– Development of reporting procedures according to different levels; procedures for response, situation assessment, provision of response services, search and rescue, emergency medical services for victims, and evacuation of civilians, etc.

4. Establishment of a Chemical Incident Response Command in the province

– Proposal for establishment of a Chemical Incident Response Command in the province:

– Establishment of a Chemical Incident Response Command in the province.

– Development of procedures for cooperation between forces within the Command.

5. Plans for response to incidents beyond the control of the province-level authorities.

Chapter V

REMEDYING AND ADDRESSING CONSEQUENCES OF CHEMICAL INCIDENTS

Development of a plan to remedy and address the consequences caused by chemical incidents in the province:

– Development of a plan on remedial measures for consequences caused by chemical incidents.

– Determination of the damage caused by chemical incidents.

– Determination of liability to pay compensation for damage caused by chemical incidents.

Chapter VI

PLAN FOR ENHANCING CHEMICAL INCIDENT RESPONSE CAPACITY IN THE PROVINCE

Development of a plan for enhancing chemical incident response capacity in the province:

– Development of a training program, enhancement of capacities, information communication systems, and the responsibilities of members in the Chemical Incident Response Command in the province.

– Development of the chemical incident response personnel and a program to enhance personnel capacity through specialized training and education to make responses to chemical incidents.

– Establishment of a communication system during the chemical incident prevention and response: The point of contact (POC) for chemical incidents, ensuring communication, and supporting command, direction, and operations. Regulations on cooperation in response to chemical incidents between forces.

– Determination of responsibilities of units participating in the chemical incident response in the province.

– Development of a framework for provincial-level chemical incident response drill plan.

Chapter VII.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE chemical incident prevention and response

1. Responsibilities of the provincial-level People’s Committees:

2. The responsibilities of state management agencies related to the chemical incident prevention and response.

3. Responsibilities for chemical accident prevention and response by organizations and individuals engaged in chemical-related activities.

4. Plan for organization and implementation

CONCLUSION

REFERENCES

List of references (if any) Including the reference title, author’s name, year of publication, and publisher.

APPENDIX

1. Map delineating areas at risk of chemical incidents in the province.

2. Other documents and materials related to the plan.

 

APPENDIX III

FORMS USED IN ASSESSMENT OF ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PLAN
(enclosed with Circular No. 02/2026/TT-BCT dated January 17, 2026 of the Minister of Industry and Trade)

 

Form No. 03a. Form of the written request for assessment of the accidental release plan

Form No. 03a

 

WRITTEN REQUEST

FOR ASSESSMENT OF THE ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PLAN

To: ………………………….⁽⁴⁾

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

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

Project/chemical facility: ……………………………………………………………..…⁽⁵⁾

Location: …………………………………………………………………………………

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

We apply for assessment of the accidental release plan……(6)……………. by ……………..(4) …….

……………^{(1)  ….} hereby assure compliance with the provisions of the Law on Chemicals, Decree No…… of the Government providing detailed regulations and measures for organization of and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals on development of chemical industry and chemical safety and security; In the event of any violations, …………… ⁽¹⁾ will bear full responsibility before the law and other relevant laws.

Enclosures:

– The accidental release plan:……………………….. ⁽⁷⁾;

– Other attached documentation (if any) …………………………….(8).

 

Notes:

(1) : Full name of the organization or individual applying for assessment of the plan;

(2) : Number of the document of the organization or individual;

(3) : Name of the province where the headquarters of the organization or individual is registered;

(4) : The receiving agency;

(5) : Full name of the project or the chemical facility in accordance with the project dossier or the facility establishment registration;

(6) : Name of the Plan (specify name of the project/facility or name of the organization/individual, which is appropriate to the scope and subject of the Plan);

(7) : The number of Plans submitted in the dossier;

(8) : Name of attached documentation.

 

Form No. 03b. Forms of the minutes and notification of results of the assessment of the accidental release plan

Form No. 03b-1

 

MINUTES

OF THE MEETING ON ASSESSMENT OF THE ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PLAN OF PROJECT ………………………………………(3) UNDER ……………(4)

Pursuant to Decree No. ……………….. of the Government providing detailed regulations and measures for organization of and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals on development of chemical industry and chemical safety and security;

Pursuant to Circular No. ….. dated …….. of the Minister of Industry and Trade providing certain measures for implementation of the Law on Chemicals and Decree No. …………..  dated ……….. of the Government providing detailed regulations and measures for organization of and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals on development of chemical industry and chemical safety and security;

Pursuant to Decision No. … dated … of … regarding the establishment of the Appraisal Council for accidental release plans of facilities engaged in chemical-related activities;

(Other related legal grounds)

The Appraisal Council for the accidental release plan has held a meeting on assessment of the accidental release plan made by ……. (3) under ………..(4)

I. General information

1.1. Time:  ……………

1.2. Location: ……………

1.3. Attendees

a) The Appraisal council:

Number of members present:…………… members.

Number of members absent:…………… members. Including: …….

b)The project developer’s representative(s): ……………

c) Representative(s) of the consulting service provider (if any)

II. Information about the project/chemical facility

– Project: ……………

– Location: ……………

– Project developer: ……………

– Management and operation unit: ……………

– Headquarters: …………………………

– ……………….(4) is granted the registration certificate ……..

– Other information (if any).

III. Application for assessment

(List the records and documents related to the accidental release plan and the competency records of the plan development consulting service provider (if available)).

IV. Content of the meeting

1. Announcement of the decision to establish the appraisal council

2. Presenting the content of the accidental release plan

3. The appraisal council’s discussions, comments, evaluations

4. Summary of evaluation results

– Number of council members participating in the vote: …………… members.

– Number of votes in favor of the Plan: …………… Votes.

– The number of votes in favor of the Plan but requesting adjustments or additions: …… votes.

– Number of votes against the Plan: ………… votes.

V. Conclusion

1. The draft accidental release plan of ………………………… has been unanimously evaluated and approved by the Appraisal Council as …………………………

2. Requirements for ………………

The meeting concluded at ………. The content of the Minutes was approved by ……. Participants in the assessment. The Minutes were printed in …… copies (….. )./.

 

Notes:

⁽¹⁾ Name of the agency approving the Plan;

⁽²⁾ Province where the agency approving the Plan is located;

⁽³⁾ Name of the project or the chemical facility;

⁽⁴⁾ Name of the organization or individual in charge of the project or the chemical facility.

 

Form No. 03b-2

 

NOTIFICATION

OF RESULTS OF THE ASSESSMENT OF THE ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PLAN OF…… (3) under………..(4)

To: ……………(4)

…………… (1) received the application for assessment of the accidental release plan …..(3) ……of …..(4)

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

Pursuant to Decree No. ……………….. of the Government providing detailed regulations and measures for organization of and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals on development of chemical industry and chemical safety and security;

Pursuant to Circular No. ….. dated …….. of the Minister of Industry and Trade providing certain measures for implementation of the Law on Chemicals and Decree No. …………..  dated ……….. of the Government providing detailed regulations and measures for organization of and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals on development of chemical industry and chemical safety and security;

Pursuant to Decision No. … dated … of … regarding the establishment of the Appraisal Council for accidental release plans of facilities engaged in chemical-related activities;

(Other related legal grounds)

On……….., the Appraisal Council for the accidental release plan has held a meeting on assessment of the accidental release plan made by ……. (3) under ………..(4).

…………… (1) hereby announce the results of the assessment of the accidental release plan of ………………………………………(3) under ……………(4) as follows:

I. Information about the project/chemical facility

– Project: ……………

– Location: ……………

– Project developer: ……………

– Management and operation unit: ……………

– Headquarters: …………………………

– ……………….(4) is granted the registration certificate ……….

– Other information (if any).

II. Application for assessment (List the records and documents related to the accidental release plan and the competency records of the plan development consulting service provider (if available)).

III. Results of the assessment

3.1. Compilation of opinions from the appraisal council members

3.2. Compilation of results of the assessment by the Appraisal Council

– Number of council members participating in the vote: …………… members.

– Number of votes in favor of the Plan: ………… votes.

– The number of votes in favor of the Plan but requesting adjustments or additions: …… votes.

– Number of votes against the Plan: ………… votes.

IV. Conclusion of the Appraisal council

1. The draft accidental release plan of ………………………… has been unanimously evaluated and approved by the Appraisal Council as …………………………

2. Requirements for ………………

For your compliance./.

 

Notes:

⁽¹⁾  Name of the agency approving the Plan;

⁽²⁾ Province where the agency approving the Plan is located;

⁽³⁾ Name of the project or the chemical facility;

⁽⁴⁾ Name of the organization or individual in charge of the project or the chemical facility.

⁽⁵⁾  The Head of the agency approving the Plan.

 

Form No. 03c. Comments on the accidental release plan made by members of the appraisal council

Form No. 03c

 

Comments

ON THE ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PLAN OF ……………………..(3) UNDER ………..(4)

1. Information on the Plan:

– Name of the Plan: The accidental release plan of …………………….. (3) under………..(4)

– Project/chemical facility:

– Location:

– Management organization:

2. Information about the evaluator:

Full name: …………………………..

Position: …………………………

Agency: …………………………

3. Evaluation results (Council members sign in the box of their choice):

4. Comments:

4.1 Satisfactory contents:

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

4.2 Unsatisfactory contents that need to be revised or supplemented

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

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

 

Notes:

⁽¹⁾ Name of the agency approving the Plan;

⁽²⁾ Province where the agency approving the Plan is located;

⁽³⁾ Name of the project or the chemical facility;

⁽⁴⁾ Name of the organization or individual in charge of the project or the chemical facility.

 

Form No. 03d. Report on the results of compliance with requirements of the Appraisal council

Form No. 03d

 

REPORT

OF RESULTS OF compliance with requirements of the Appraisal council

To: ……………(3)……………

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

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

Tel:…………………….. Fax:

Project/chemical facility: …………………………………………………………………….

Location: ……………………………………………………………………………………..

Information on the Investment Certificate/Registration Certificate…………………………

Pursuant to Notification …….of ………………. (3) on the results of the assessment of the accidental release plan of ………………………………………(4) under ……………(1), ………………….. (1) hereby announces the results of the compliance with requirements of the Appraisal council as follows:

…………………

…………… For your consideration and approval./.

 

Notes:

⁽¹⁾ Name of the organization or individual in charge of the project or the chemical facility.

⁽²⁾ Province where the agency approving the Plan is located;

⁽³⁾  Name of the agency approving the Plan;

⁽⁴⁾ Name of the project or the chemical facility;

 

Form No. 03dd. Minutes and report on the inspection results of the appraisal council

Form No. 03dd-1

 

Minutes

of inspection OF the compliance with the requirements of the Appraisal Council for the accidental release plan of Project ……………(3) under ……………(4)

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

Pursuant to Decree No. ……………….. of the Government providing detailed regulations and measures for organization of and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals on development of chemical industry and chemical safety and security;

Pursuant to Circular No. ….. dated …….. of the Minister of Industry and Trade providing certain measures for implementation of the Law on Chemicals and Decree No. …………..  dated ……….. of the Government providing detailed regulations and measures for organization of and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals on development of chemical industry and chemical safety and security;

Pursuant to Decision No. … dated … of … regarding the establishment of the Appraisal Council for accidental release plans of facilities engaged in chemical-related activities;

(Other related legal grounds)

Considering the Report …………… of …………….. (4) on the results of compliance with requirements of the Appraisal council;

The Appraisal council has conducted an inspection of the compliance with requirements of the Appraisal council for the accidental release plan of the Project……. (3) under ………..(4)

I. General information

1.1. Time of inspection: ……………

1.2. Location of inspection: …………………………

1.3. Attendees

a) The Appraisal council:

Number of members present:…………… members.

Number of members absent:…………… members. Including:

b)The project developer’s representative………………

c) Representative(s) of the consulting service provider (if any)

II. Information about the project/chemical facility

– Project: ……………

– Location: ……………

– Project developer: ……………

– Management and operation unit: ……………

– Headquarters: …………………………

– ……………….(4) is granted the registration certificate ……..

– Other information (if any).

IV. Inspection contents

3.1. Inspection of the compliance with requirements of the Appraisal council

(specify satisfactory contents; unsatisfactory contents that need to be supplemented or revised (if any))

3.2. Compilation of results of the assessment by the Appraisal Council

– Number of council members participating in the vote: …………… members.

– Number of votes in favor of the Plan: …… votes.

– Number of votes in favor of the Plan but requesting adjustments or additions: …… votes.

– Number of votes against the Plan: …… votes.

V. Conclusion

1. The Appraisal council recommends approval/rejection of the accidental release plan of …………………………(3) under ……………(4)

2. Requirements for ……………..(4) (if any)

The inspection concluded at ………… The content of the Minutes was agreed upon by ……. attendees. The Minutes were printed in …… copies (….. )

 

Notes:

⁽¹⁾ Name of the agency approving the Plan;

⁽²⁾ Province where the agency approving the Plan is located;

⁽³⁾ Name of the project or the chemical facility;

⁽⁴⁾ Name of the organization or individual in charge of the project or the chemical facility.

 

Form No. 03dd-2

 

REPORT

ON results of the INSPECTION OF THE COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE APPRAISAL COUNCIL FOR THE ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PLAN OF PROJECT ……………(3) UNDER ……………(4)

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

Pursuant to Decree No. ……………….. of the Government providing detailed regulations and measures for organization of and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals on development of chemical industry and chemical safety and security;

Pursuant to Circular No. ….. dated …….. of the Minister of Industry and Trade providing certain measures for implementation of the Law on Chemicals and Decree No. …………..  dated ……….. of the Government providing detailed regulations and measures for organization of and guidance on certain Articles of the Law on Chemicals on development of chemical industry and chemical safety and security;

Pursuant to Decision No. … dated … of … regarding the establishment of the Appraisal Council for accidental release plans of facilities engaged in chemical-related activities;

(Other related legal grounds)

Considering the report ……………..of ……………..(4) on the results of compliance with requirements of the Appraisal council;

The Appraisal council has conducted a physical inspection of the compliance with requirements of the Appraisal council for the accidental release plan of the Project……. (3) under ………..(4)

I. General information

1.1. Time of inspection: ……………

1.2. Location of inspection: …………………………

1.3. Attendees

a) The Appraisal council:

Number of members present:…………… members.

Number of members absent:…………… members. Including:

b) The project developer’s representative(s): ……………………………

c) Representative(s) of the consulting service provider (if any)

II. Information about the project/chemical facility

– Project: ……………

– Location: ……………

– Project developer: ……………

– Management and operation unit: ……………

– Headquarters: …………………………

– ……………….(4) is granted the registration certificate ……..

– Other information (if any).

III. Inspection results

3.1. Compilation of opinions from the appraisal council members

– Satisfactory contents:

– Unsatisfactory contents that need to be supplemented or revised (if any)

3.2. Compilation of results of the assessment by the Appraisal Council

– Number of council members participating in the vote: …………… members.

– Number of votes in favor of the Plan: …… votes.

– Number of votes in favor of the Plan but requesting revisions or additions: …… votes.

– Number of votes against the Plan: …… votes.

IV. Conclusion

1. The Appraisal council recommends approval/rejection of the accidental release plan of ……………….(3) under  ……………..(4)

2. Requirements for ……………..(4) (if any)

For your information

 

Notes:

⁽¹⁾ Name of the agency approving the Plan;

⁽²⁾ Province where the agency approving the Plan is located;

⁽³⁾ Name of the project or the chemical facility;

⁽⁴⁾ Name of the organization or individual in charge of the project or the chemical facility.

 

Form No. 03e. Form of the certification stamp affixed to the cover page of the approved accidental release plan

Form No. 03e

CERTIFICATION

……………(1) …………. certifies

the accidental release plan of

the project…………………. under …………………

at the address…………. ………………………………………..

that has been approved according to Decision No. ……………/QD-… dated ……………….. of ……………….(2)…………………

 

Notes:

⁽¹⁾ Name of the agency approving the Plan;

⁽²⁾ Head of the agency approving the Plan.

 

APPENDIX IV

FORM OF THE REPORT ON ORGANIZATION OF THE CHEMICAL INCIDENT RESPONSE DRILL
(enclosed with Circular No. …./2026/TT-BCT dated ………… of the Minister of Industry and Trade)

Form No. 04

 

 

 

REPORT ON ORGANIZATION

OF the chemical incident response drill of …..(year)…

I. BASIS

II. PURPOSES AND REQUIREMENTS

1. Purposes of the organization of the chemical incident response drill

2. Requirements

3. Time and location of the drill

3.1. Time:

3.2. Location:

4. Drill scenario

4.1. Simulation scenario:

4.2. Procedures for chemical incident response

III. Drill preparation

1. List of forces participating in the drill

2. List of equipment serving the drill

3. Exercises for the incident response personnel

IV. Field Training Exercise

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