The Draft Decree consists of 27 Articles amending and supplementing a number of provisions of Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP on the management of chemical activities and hazardous chemicals in products and goods. The main amendments and supplements include: - Clarifying the scope of application and specifying products that are not subject to Chapter II of Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP, including certain pharmaceuticals, biocidal products, food, cosmetics, chemicals in medical devices, animal feed, veterinary drugs, plant protection products, certain fertilizers, radioactive substances, household products, petroleum products, batteries, fire-fighting equipment, construction materials, paints, printing inks, and certain finished products intended for end users; - Clarifying responsibilities for state management of chemical activities among the Ministry of Industry and Trade, other ministries and ministerial-level agencies, and provincial-level People's Committees; - Amending requirements applicable to facilities, warehouses and the storage of chemicals, including requirements for compliance with applicable national technical standards and technical regulations; - Simplifying and amending conditions, application dossiers, competence, procedures and time limits for the issuance, re-issuance and adjustment of Certificates of eligibility for the production and trading of conditional chemicals; - Providing for decentralization of authority to provincial-level People's Committees for the…