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Essential oils and resinoids – Vietnam

Official title

Draft Decree on the Management of Cosmetics

Vietnam notified this proposed TBT measure to the WTO on 2 October 2026. The comment period closed on 1 November 2026.

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At a glance

Products

Cosmetics

HS codes
  • 33 · Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations
    • 33
Notifying member
Vietnam(Viet Nam)
Status
Proposed measure, not in force yet
Objectives
  • Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection
  • Protection of human health or safety
Area
TBT: Technical product rulesTechnical barriers to trade
Notification type
Regular notification
Document symbol
G/TBT/N/VNM/453

Key dates

Distributed by the WTO
Comment deadline
Closed on 1 November 2026
Proposed adoption
The draft Decree dossier is expected to be submitted to the Government in November 2026
Proposed entry into force
The Decree is expected to take effect from 01st January 2027

How to comment

The comment period closed on 1 November 2026. You can still raise concerns about the measure with your country's WTO TBT enquiry point, quoting the document symbol G/TBT/N/VNM/453; it can take them up with Vietnam.

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What the notification says

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 of Certificates of Free Sale for cosmetic products manufactured in Vietnam; d) Product Information Files, labeling and advertising of cosmetic products; đ) Quality management, safety of cosmetic products and cosmetovigilance; e) Inspection, examination, supervision and post-market surveillance of cosmetic products; g) Recall of cosmetic products, withdrawal of Management Numbers, and management measures applicable to establishments included in the Key Control List. 2. This draft Decree applies to domestic and foreign organizations and individuals engaged in the production, notification, import, export, circulation and trading of cosmetic products in the territory of Vietnam. The Draft Decree consists of 10 Chapters and 60 Articles, Specifically: 1. Chapter I – General Provisions consists of 06 Articles providing for: Scope of regulation and subjects of application; interpretation of terms; technical requirements for cosmetic products; risk classification of cosmetic products; implementation of administrative procedures and data management in the electronic environment; and management of the status of Management Numbers. 2. Chapter II – Manufacturing, Raw Materials and Quality…

Sources

Expodite writes its summary from the official record. The notification and the documents it notifies are on the WTO's own websites.

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