The Law on Chemical of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam was approved and passed by the XII Legislature of the National Assembly at its 2nd Session on November 21st, 2007.
The Law stipulates requirements on chemical handling, safety in chemical handling, right and obligations of organizations and individuals engaged in chemical handling, and state management of chemical handling. Main contents of the law include:
General provisions
Developing the Chemical Industry
Chemical Production and Trading
Chemical use
Accident prevention and mitigation
Declaration, registration and provision of chemical information
Environmental protection and safety for community
State management responsibility and chemical handling
Implementation provisions