On November 19, 2024, the Ministry of Health issued Decision 3493/QD-BYT: Abolishing four (04) administrative procedures in the pharmaceutical sector under the management of the Ministry of Health as prescribed in Decree No. 85/2024/ND-CP dated July 10, 2024, of the Government detailing several articles of the Law on Prices. – Effective date from the date […]

Decision on the Announcement of Administrative Procedures Abolished in the Field of Pharmaceuticals under the Management Scope of the Ministry of Health, as Stipulated in Circular No. 11/2025/TT-BYT dated May 16, 2025, by the Minister of Health The Ministry of Health has issued a Decision to abolish 13 administrative procedures in the pharmaceutical sector under […]

Regarding the resolution and remediation of issues on the Online System for Receiving Registration Numbers of Imported Cosmetic Product Declarations, connected to the National Single Window Portal On April 11, 2025, the Drug Administration issued urgent Official Dispatch No. 435/QLD-MP concerning the resolution and remediation of issues on the Online System for Receiving Registration Numbers of […]

Currently, the state encourages domestic enterprises to produce medical devices for export. However, the increasing demand for medical devices in medical examination, treatment, and health care shows the necessity of importing medical devices. In this article, let’s learn about the regulations on importing medical devices Conditions for Organizations and Individuals Implementing Imported Medical Devices Imported […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 registration of drugs and medicinal ingredients according to Circular 08/2022/TT-BYT

Decision on the publication of amended, supplemented, and abolished administrative procedures in the field of medical devices under the management authority of the Ministry of Health

Strengthening Efforts to Combat Counterfeit Medicines and Dietary Supplements