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中文Short answer: Since the Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15 took effect, chemical declaration activities have been carried out under the new Law and its guiding documents. Organizations and individuals importing or manufacturing chemicals on the declarable list must declare the chemicals with the competent authority before customs clearance or before putting them into production or use. The detailed decrees (issued in 2026) should be checked against the original texts when applied.
Current legal framework
- Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15 — replacing the Law on Chemicals 2007;
- The 2026 decrees guiding implementation of the Law on Chemicals 2025 (including provisions on declaration, licensing, and chemical lists).
Who must declare chemicals
Organizations and individuals conducting the following activities with chemicals on the declarable list as prescribed:
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- Importing chemicals;
- Manufacturing chemicals domestically.
Declaration must be made before completing customs clearance procedures (for imports) or before putting chemicals into production, trading, or use.
Declaration process (general principles)
- Determine whether the chemical falls on the declarable list as prescribed;
- Prepare the declaration dossier (organization/individual information, chemical information, intended use, etc.);
- Submit the declaration dossier online via the management authority’s portal;
- Receive the declaration confirmation and carry out customs clearance/putting into production.
Key notes
- Distinguish chemical declaration from licensing/certification of eligibility for restricted or hazardous chemicals on the restricted list — these are subject to stricter management requirements;
- Failure to declare or dishonest declaration may be subject to administrative sanctions;
- As the 2026 guiding decrees prescribe detailed lists, forms, and specific procedures, enterprises should check the original texts directly or consult a lawyer before proceeding.
How ANT Legal can assist
ANT Legal advises on chemical declaration and licensing obligations, reviews compliance, and represents clients in working with management authorities. For advice on your specific case, please contact our lawyers at 0966.475.966.
