REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCT TESTING OF HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS
Product testing is a mandatory step to ensure food safety and protect consumer rights prior to the circulation of health supplements (HSPs) in the Vietnamese market. On July 18, 2024, the Ministry of Health issued Circular No. 12/2024/TT-BYT, promulgating the National Technical Regulation QCVN 20-1:2024/BYT on limits of contaminants in health supplements Legal Basis Decree […]
Changes that Require Re-Registration of Health Supplement
To legally circulate health supplements (HS) in the Vietnamese market, businesses are required to register a product announcement dossier. According to Decree No. 15/2018/ND-CP, the product announcement for HS products is valid indefinitely, meaning companies only need to register once per product. However, during business operations, if there are any changes related to the product, companies must […]
CIRCULAR NO. 12/2025/TT-BYT
ANNOUNCEMENT: TRAINING COURSE ON DRUG AND ACTIVE INGREDIENT REGISTRATION UNDER CIRCULAR NO. 12/2025/TT-BYT In order to support pharmaceutical enterprises in promptly updating and thoroughly understanding newly issued regulations, the Training and Support Center for Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Enterprises (under the Drug Administration of Vietnam – Ministry of Health) is organizing a training course on Circular No. 12/2025/TT-BYT dated […]
The VFA issued Official Dispatch No. 960/ATTP-NĐTT
On May 6, 2025, the Vietnam Food Administration (VFA) issued Official Dispatch No. 960/ATTP-NĐTT, requesting the Departments of Health of provinces and cities to strengthen inspection and post-marketing surveillance of food and dietary supplement advertisements across mass media, social networks, e-commerce websites, and e-commerce platforms. Violations must be strictly handled in accordance with regulations. Additionally, […]
GMP of Health Supplement
Health supplements are becoming increasingly integral to dietary regimes, aiding in improving health and preventing diseases. To ensure that these products meet food safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is a crucial key in the production process of health supplements.
10 New Points in Drug Circulation Registration
10 new points in registration of drugs and medicinal ingredients according to Circular 08/2022/TT-BYT
