Vietnam has issued Decree No. 26/2026/ND-CP to clarify the implementation of its 2025 Law on Chemicals, specifically assigning regulatory authority for certain chemicals used in health-related products.

• Regulatory Authority: The decree confirms that the Ministry of Health (MoH) is the responsible authority for chemicals used in products regulated by MoH, including pharmaceutical products, medical devices (including in-vitro diagnostics), disinfectants and related substances.
• Jurisdictional Clarity: The decree does not introduce new chemical classifications but resolves overlapping authority when a chemical is part of an MoH-regulated product, reducing ambiguity for manufacturers and importers.
• General Framework: Chemicals used outside MoH-regulated contexts remain under the general chemical management framework led by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

This summary is based on a regulatory update published by Cisema.