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The 2025 Law on Chemicals is in force: what importers should know

Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15 has applied since 1 January 2026. Importers should review their product lists, documents and storage arrangements.

Guidance in force from 17 January 2026 brings a new control list, extra procedural steps and a requirement for compliant storage.

What to prepare before goods are shipped to avoid clearance delays and port storage charges.

Geopolitical conflict brings supply disruption and rising raw-material and freight costs. Holding stock near the point of use reduces risk.

New storage requirements are driving demand for compliant dangerous-goods warehouses near Hanoi, while supply remains limited.

Planned scale and milestones ahead of opening.

The information that helps start a productive conversation.

How storage, handling and additional services are discussed.