On June 14, 2025, the Vietnam National Assembly voted to approve the Law on Chemicals (No. 69/2025/QH15). This new law prescribes chemicals, management of general chemical processes; development of chemical industry; chemical information; hazardous chemicals in products and goods; safety and security in general chemical processes. It shall take effect from January 1, 2026.

In general, it adheres to the following core policies:

• Sustainable development of the chemical industry into a modern, fundamental industry

• Synchronous management of chemicals throughout the entire life cycle

• Management of hazardous chemicals in products

• Improving the effectiveness of ensuring chemical safety