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National technical regulation on automobile tachograph and automobiles driver image digital video recorder

The draft national technical regulation on automobile tachograph and automobiles driver image digital video recorder specifies the technical requirements for tachograph and driver image digital video recorder on different types of automobiles subjected to the installation in accordance with Law on…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/VNM/327/Add.1Comment period closed

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Draft Decree amending and supplementing a number of articles of Government Decree No. 163/2025/ND-CP dated 29 June 2025 detailing a number of articles and prescribing measures…

The draft Decree contains the following provisions: 6.1. Amendments to reduce and simplify administrative procedures: - Implementation of the plan to reduce and simplify administrative procedures relating to production and business activities under Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP. - Implementation…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/VNM/461Comments until 29 December 2026

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Draft Decree amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Decrees in the field of manufacturing, assembling and importing road motor vehicles and the Decree detailing a…

The draft Decree amends and supplements a number of articles of Decree No. 116/2017/NĐ-CP dated 17 October 2017 (as amended and supplemented by Decrees No. 17/2020/NĐ-CP, No. 14/2026/NĐ-CP and No. 117/2026/NĐ-CP), Decree No. 60/2023/NĐ-CP dated 16 August 2023 (as amended and supplemented by Decree…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/VNM/460Comments until 28 December 2026

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Amendment 09:2026 QCVN 09:2015/BCT National technical regulation for towel paper and toilet tissue paper (Annex Decree)

This draft of technical regulation amends and replaces a number of provisions of QCVN 09:2015/BCT, covering: General provisions; Technical requirements; Management requirements; Implementation organization and Updated HS code.

Symbol: G/TBT/N/VNM/429/Add.1Comment period closed

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Draft Circular replacing Circular No. 01/2018/TT-BYT dated January 18, 2018, of the Minister of Health prescribing the labeling of drugs, medicinal ingredients and the package…

This draft Circular stipulates the content and methods for labeling medicinal products, raw materials for medicinal products, and their accompanying leaflets for products circulating on the market; it also addresses the modification of expiry dates—as previously stated on the labels—in…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/VNM/459Comments until 7 December 2026

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Amending, supplementing, and repealing a number of articles of Circular No. 48/2012/TT-BNNPTNT dated 26 September 2012 of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development…

The draft circular removes aquaculture products from the scope of Circular 48/2012/TT-BNNPTNT (as amended by Circular 06/2018/TT-BNNPTNT), which governs certification of products made in line with Good Agricultural Practices (VietGAP). After the change, the circular will cover livestock products…

Symbol: G/SPS/N/VNM/198

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Draft Circular regulating state management of the quality of medium-risk and high-risk products and goods under the responsibility of the Ministry of Public Security.

Description of content: This draft Circular establishes provisions on state management of the quality of medium-risk and high-risk products and goods under the responsibility of the Ministry of Public Security and replaces Circular No. 90/2024/TT-BCA. The draft covers: • Scope of regulation…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/VNM/458Comments until 19 December 2026

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Draft of Circular promulgating the List of permitted plant protection products and the List of banned plant protection products in Vietnam

Draft of Circular promulgating the List of permitted plant protection products and List of banned plant protection products in Vietnam in 2026. Circular including three parts: Draft of Circular, Annex 1 (List of permitted plant protection products in Vietnam) and Annex 2 (List of banned plant…

Symbol: G/SPS/N/VNM/197Comments until 19 December 2026

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National technical regulation on electric vehicle charging equipment

This draft national technical regulation stipulates the safety requirements for EV conductive supply equipment used for charging electric road vehicles, with a rated supply voltage up to 1 000 V AC or up to 1 500 V DC. and a rated output voltage up to 1 000 V AC. or up to 1 500 V DC. Electric road…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/VNM/340/Add.2Comment period closed

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Draft Circular amending and supplementing a number of articles of Circular No. 07/2022/TT-BYT of the Minister of Health prescribing medicinal products subject to bioequivalence…

This draft Circular amends Clause 3 of Article 14 and Clause 2 of Article 15 of Circular No. 07/2022/TT-BYT. It sets the deadline for publication of medicinal products with documentation demonstrating bioequivalence at 1 November 2026 (1 November 2028 for products containing active ingredients no…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/VNM/457Comments until 15 November 2026

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Draft Law Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Law on Prevention and Control of Tobacco Harms

The Draft Law comprises 3 Articles: Description of content: The Draft Law comprises 3 Articles: Article 1. Amendments and supplements to a number of articles of the Law on Prevention and Control of Tobacco Harms: 1. Amends Clause 1, adds Clauses 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d and 1đ after Clause 1, and adds…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/VNM/456Comments until 14 December 2026

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Draft Decree amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Government’s Decree No. 22/2026/ND-CP dated January 16, 2026, Decree No. 37/2026/ND-CP dated January 23, 2026…

This draft Decree amends and supplements several articles of Decree No. 22/2026/ND-CP, Decree No. 37/2026/ND-CP, and Decree No. 127/2026/ND-CP regarding the decentralization, reduction, and simplification of administrative procedures and business conditions, as well as the refinement of certain…

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Symbol: G/TBT/N/VNM/455Comments until 12 November 2026

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Draft Circular amending and supplementing certain contents of the List of products and goods subject to medium and high risk under the management responsibility of the Ministry…

The draft Circular amends entries 4.1, 4.3 and 5.2 of Appendix I to Circular No. 27/2026/TT-BNNMT, and adds entry 2 to Appendix II. It updates the classification and quality-management requirements for pharmaceutical veterinary drugs, veterinary vaccines and aquatic feed subject to medium risk…

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Draft National Technical Regulation on Petroleum Retail Service Stations

The draft National Technical Regulation prescribes technical requirements for the design, construction, installation, modification, expansion, conversion, inspection, testing, commissioning and safe operation of petroleum retail service stations located on land and on water. The draft covers…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/VNM/454Comments until 7 December 2026

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Draft Decree on the Management of Cosmetics

1. This Decree provides for the management of the production, notification, import, export and circulation of cosmetic products, including: a) Production and quality control of cosmetic products in Vietnam; b) Notification of cosmetic products; c) Management of imported cosmetic products; issuance…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/VNM/453Comment period closed

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Decree amending, supplementing a number of articles of Decree 38/2026/NĐ-CP issued on 24 January 2026 by the Government promulgating import of soil ball plants and production…

The draft Decree amends, supplements a number of articles of Decree 38/2026/NĐ-CP issued on 24 January 2026 by the Government promulgating import of soil ball plants and production unit codes, packing house codes: i) Ensure the compliance with the ensure constitutionality, legality, consistency…

Symbol: G/SPS/N/VNM/196Comments until 1 December 2026

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Draft National technical regulation for snack products

This draft technical regulation establishes food safety limits and management requirements for snack products, covering: general provisions, technical specifications, sampling and testing methods, management requirements, responsibilities of organizations and individuals, and implementation…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/VNM/452Comments until 30 November 2026

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Draft National technical regulation for fresh rice noodle products (Annex Decree)

This draft technical regulation establishes food safety limits and management requirements for fresh rice noodle products, covering: general provisions, technical specifications, sampling and testing methods, management requirements, responsibilities of organizations and individuals, and…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/VNM/451Comments until 30 November 2026

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The regulation on inspection and control of Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) originating from fishing activities that are imported, temporarily imported, re-exported and transited…

The regulation on inspection and control of albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) originating from catches that are imported, temporarily imported, re-exported and transited through Viet Nam by container vessels. The regulation shall apply to Vietnamese organizations and individuals related to the…

Symbol: G/SPS/N/VNM/192/Corr.1Comments until 15 November 2026

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Draft Circular promulgating QCVN 03:2026/BCT on equipment, auxiliaries and means for blending, storing and transportation of ethanol, ethanol blended gasoline - gasohol E10 at…

This draft Circular promulgates QCVN 03:2026/BCT, establishing technical requirements applicable to equipment, auxiliaries and means used for blending, storing and transportation of ethanol and ethanol blended gasoline gasohol E10 at distribution terminals. The Regulation provides requirements…

Symbol: G/TBT/N/VNM/450Comments until 28 November 2026