Safety Data Sheet (SDS) management is a comprehensive compliance system rather than mere paperwork. Driven by global GHS standards, compliance requires localized SDS authoring, precise ingredient disclosure, and accurate transport classifications. Even non-hazardous goods, foods, cosmetics, or metals may require safety documentation depending on processing risks and local regulations.

Vietnam's MOIT is seeking comments by August 27 and September 7, 2026, on draft revisions to the three decrees implementing the new Law on Chemical

The Chemicals Agency of Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has launched a review and data-cleansing exercise for the registration information in the National Chemical Database.

Vietnam's Chemicals Agency has clarified the legal definition of "toxic substances" under the new Law on Chemicals and the Penal Code.

Vietnam issued Circular No. 05/2026/TT-BYT.

On January 17, 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam announced that three government decrees had been formally promulgated to support the implementation of the Law on Chemicals (No. 69/2025/QH15), which officially took effect on January 1, 2026. These supporting regulations collectively facilitate the effective implementation of the Law on Chemicals, marking a new phase of systematic chemical management in Vietnam. All three decrees took effect on January 17, 2026.

Vietnam's No. 69/2025/QH15 Law on Chemicals was overwhelmingly passed by the 15th National Assembly on June 14, 2025, with a high approval rate of 93.10% among participating representatives. The law will officially take effect on January 1, 2026. The new law incorporates multiple reform measures aimed at addressing industry development bottlenecks and creating a favorable environment for the chemical industry, with the goal of achieving double-digit economic growth during the 2026-2030 period. By enhancing decentralized authorization, streamlining administrative procedures, and promoting the application of information technology, the law also seeks to improve the business environment, facilitate corporate compliance, and reduce implementation difficulties.

The Vietnamese National Assembly unveiled the second draft of the revised Law on Chemicals.

On February 4, 2025, Australia published a list of assessment statements for 12 new industrial chemicals under Section 37 of the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019. Following the review of applications, Australia will determine whether to issue assessment certificates based on the ability to effectively manage potential risks to human health and the environment. If a decision is made to grant the certificates, the corresponding assessment statements will be publicly available on the Australian Industrial Chemicals website.

The Global Chemical Inventory Search (GCIS) developed by CIRS Group supports users in searching the latest updates to global chemical inventories by entering a CAS number or substance name in Chinese or English. It also provides obligation analysis for global chemical compliance. CIRS continuously monitors changes to global chemical inventories and regularly updates ChemRadar, to try and help users understand more about the compliance obligations of their substances.