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Episode 52. Vietnam Issues Latest Draft Decree on Cosmetic Management

Author: ChemLinked March 12, 2026 Duration: 1:56

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Vietnam has released the latest draft Decree on Cosmetic Management, proposing a comprehensive update to the country’s cosmetics regulatory framework. The draft, issued on February 2, 2026 and notified to the World Trade Organization on March 2, 2026, aims to modernize Vietnam’s regulatory system and further align it with the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive. The proposal includes updates to cosmetic safety requirements, ingredient management, product notification procedures, manufacturing req...

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