Management of mixed chemicals: Do businesses have to apply for permission for each single substance?
A batch of chemicals seized at the border gate has revealed a significant gap in the understanding and application of chemical law in Vietnam: when importing chemical products made up of many single substances, do enterprises have to apply for separate licenses for each component? The answer not only affects one business, but also the entire chemical supply chain in Vietnam.
Problems in chemical labeling: Balancing compliance and protecting trade secrets
In the chemical industry, product formulations are often the core factor that creates a business's competitive advantage. For many products such as cosmetic chemicals, detergents, food additives or specialized industrial preparations, the commercial value lies not only in the brand but also in the mixing ratio, additive ingredients, technical processes or technological know-how invested and researched by enterprises for a long time.
Risk management strategy for chemical enterprises under the new legal framework
The change of the chemical legal system in Vietnam from the beginning of 2026 marks a new era in safety, security governance and chemical industrial development. With the National Assembly's passage of the Chemical Law No. 69/2025/QH15 and the simultaneous introduction of guiding Decrees such as Decree 24/2026/ND-CP, Decree 25/2026/ND-CP, and Decree 26/2026/ND-CP, chemical businesses are facing stricter and more comprehensive compliance requirements than ever before. In this article, we will analyze and clarify common legal risks under the new regulations and long-term risk management strategies to help businesses minimize legal risks and optimize operational efficiency in the context of the digitalization of the state's chemical management.
Draft amendments to the Law on Food Safety: Changing the way national food safety is managed in the new context
Current practice shows certain limitations in the current food safety management and supervision mechanism, especially the control from production, processing to circulation in the market. Recent incidents of contaminated food have raised big questions about the responsibility and management efficiency of state management agencies in controlling and supervising food safety.
To minimize legal risks in food ingredient labeling
In the practice of food businesses, stating the ingredients of ingredients always has many potential legal risks, although in terms of form, many brands are designed "in accordance with the law". The problem does not lie in whether the business records the composition or not, but in the way it is recorded, the level of detail and especially the ability to maintain the accuracy of the information when it is actually checked. The following are two cases of common legal risks arising in the way of recording ingredients and food labels of Vietnamese enterprises today and the direction of handling.
The special position of intellectual property rights in the global pharmaceutical industry
Intellectual property (IP) rights, especially patents, hold a unique and irreplaceable position in the global pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. This importance stems not only from the legality but also deeply ingrained in the industry's core business model, where huge research and development (R&D) costs come with a high risk of failure.
Latest chemical business regulations: Frequently asked questions
In the context that chemical business activities play an increasingly important role in many industries in Vietnam and are governed by a complex system of specialized legal regulations that are regularly updated, grasping and complying with legal requirements is a key issue for businesses. Stemming from practical needs and common problems in the process of advising clients, HM&P Law Firm ("HM&P") has compiled and developed the publication "Q&A: Law on Chemical trading in Vietnam" to clarify the current legal regulations on chemical trading. on the basis of the Law on Chemicals 2025 and the Draft Decrees guiding the implementation are expected to be issued, thereby supporting businesses to systematically approach regulations and limit legal risks in the process of operation.
Draft Decree guiding the Law on Chemicals 2025: The Government concretizes a new strategy in the development of Vietnam's chemical industry
The Law on Chemicals 2025, which has been approved by the National Assembly and will officially take effect on January 1, 2026, marks an important turning point in the process of completing the legal framework regulating the chemical industry in Vietnam. The promulgation of this Law not only aims to meet the requirements of sustainable, safe and environmentally friendly development, but also demonstrates the State's strategic orientation in improving the competitiveness of the chemical industry in the context of deep international integration.
Plastic surgery business: Need strict but scientific management
Plastic surgery is a field that combines medicine and beauty services, requiring both medical safety and flexibility to serve the needs of services in the market. However, in the current practice of Vietnamese law, the management framework is being designed in a tight but unscientific direction, leading to some difficulties in business activities and potential risks of increasing activities outside the control of the law.
Common mistakes in the process of Legal Due Diligence of pharmaceutical M&A transactions in Vietnam
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions in the pharmaceutical sector are a complex process that requires a significantly higher level of Legal Due Diligence (LDD) than in other sectors. This strictness stems from the nature of the transaction's target asset, which is primarily intangible. Besides, there is a close binding of this field with health management agencies with somewhat strict regulations. A comprehensive LDD is not just a legal requirement but a vital strategy for buyers, helping to assess risks and liabilities before making an investment in the target company.
How does the Law on Chemicals 2025 affect the operation of enterprises?
Most enterprises in the industrial and processing sectors, from the production of paints, fertilizers, dyes to composites, are directly or indirectly using chemicals. The chemical industry, which has been quietly under this ostensibility, has actually been adjusted twice in 2007 and 2025. Especially with the Law on Chemicals 2025 (effective from January 1, 2026), there are many changes that businesses in the industry need to pay attention to.
