Vietnam—Detailed Rules and Measures for the Implementation of Certain Provisions of the “Law on Chemicals of Vietnam” Concerning the Development of the Chemical Industry and Chemical Safety and Security

This Decree amends Article 2, Clause 15; Article 4, Clause 5; Article 5, Clause 5; Article 6, Clause 3; Article 8, Clause 5; Article 33, Clause 5; Article 35, Clause 3; Article 36, Clause 3; Article 37, Clause 2; Article 38, Clause 2; Article 39, Clause 5; Article 42, Clause 3; and Article 46, Clause 4, and establishes measures to organize and guide the implementation of the Chemicals Law regarding the following matters: national responsibilities for the development and safety management of the chemicals industry; the formulation, review, adoption, publication, and implementation of the chemical industry development strategy; the establishment of safety distances for chemical facilities; the inspection of chemical safety training records; and the enhancement of capabilities for the prevention of and response to chemical accidents in the civilian sector. This Decree covers: the chemical industry development strategy; chemical projects; specialized chemical consulting; ensuring safety and security in chemical activities; specialized chemical safety training; and chemical accident prevention and emergency response. It applies to domestic and foreign agencies, organizations, and individuals engaged in chemical-related activities within Vietnam.