On June 17, 2025, the Ministry of Health of Vietnam submitted notification G/TBT/N/VNM/349 to the WTO, announcing the proposed Draft Decree on the Management of Cosmetics. The draft decree is expected to be approved in September 2025 and come into effect on July 1, 2026. The deadline for comments is 60 days from the date of notification.
Main Content for the Draft Decree on the Management of Cosmetics
The draft Decree on the Management of Cosmetics comprises 10 Chapters and 69 Articles, including:
- Chapter I General Provisions: Scope of application, definitions and safety requirements for cosmetics.
- Chapter II Classification and Grouping of Cosmetics: Classification based on formula, intended use, and route of administration; procedures for classification and grouping.
- Chapter III Cosmetic Product Notification: All cosmetics must be notified before manufacture or circulation in Vietnam. The Ministry of Health is responsible for imported cosmetics, while provincial People’s Committees are responsible for domestically produced ones.
- Chapter IV Cosmetic Manufacturing: Conditions for obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility for Cosmetic Manufacturing: CGMP-ASEAN compliance; grounds for withdrawal of certificates.
- Chapter V Import and Export of Cosmetics: Conditions for import/export; Free Sale Certificate (CFS) requirements.
- Chapter VI Product Information File (PIF), Advertising and Labeling: PIF in accordance with ASEAN guidelines; advertising content not requiring prior confirmation; prohibited claims and terminology; labeling requirements.
- Chapter VII Sampling for Quality Control: Principles, the authority and responsibilities in cosmetic sampling: funding and testing for quality assessment.
- Chapter VIII Suspension, Recall, Destruction, and Handling of non-compliant Products: Grounds and procedures for suspension, recall and destruction; rejection of notifications; authorities and responsibilities.
- Chapter IX Implementation: Responsibilities of ministries, agencies, organizations, and individuals in the cosmetic sector.
- Chapter X Enforcement Provision: Transitional regulations, effective date, reference provisions, and implementation responsibilities.
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Further Information
https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2025/TBT/VNM/25_03963_00_x.pdf
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