Vietnam National Chemical Inventory, officially known as the National Chemical Inventory (NCI), is a fundamental and crucial official list within Vietnam's chemical management system. Jointly administered by multiple Vietnamese government agencies, it aims to identify, track, and regulate chemical substances produced, imported, or circulated within Vietnam, providing data support for national chemical safety, environmental protection, and public health policies.
Chemical substances not listed in the inventory are considered new chemical substances. After the Vietnam Law on Chemicals (2025 Edition) (65/2025/QH15) comes into effect, such new chemical substances will require corresponding notification and evaluation procedures before they can enter the market.
Currently, the detailed implementation guidelines for new chemical substance registration have not been officially released. It is advisable to make early preparations for registration, closely follow subsequent notices from the competent authorities, and refer to the relevant provisions on new chemical management in the Vietnam Law on Chemicals (2025 Edition).
