Vietnam: New chemicals may be used or marketed only after they have been registered

15:44, 27/10/2008

This is the regulation mentioned in the Law on Chemicals 2007 of Vietnam, approved on November 21, 2011 and effective from July 01, 2008.

The Law on Chemicals 2007 of Vietnam clearly states: New chemicals may be used or marketed only after they are registered with competent state agencies.

A dossier of registration of a new chemical, except cases specified in Clause 3 of this Article, comprises:

- An application for registration of a new chemical;

- The name of the new chemical under the guidance of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry and the chemical formula of the chemical;

- Information on physical and chemical properties and hazardous properties of the chemical, certified by a new chemical-assessing organization.

A dossier of registration of a new chemical used for scientific research or protection of security and social order and safety comprises:

- An application for registration of a new chemical;

- Information on physical and chemical properties and hazardous properties of the chemical, certified by a new chemical-assessing organization.

- Information on the use purpose and duration of the chemical.

During five years from the date new chemicals are registered, annually, before January 31 of the subsequent year, organizations and individuals engaged in activities related to new chemicals shall send reports to line ministries and the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam.

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