Vietnam — Law on Products and Goods Quality (amended)

[Updated May 13, 2026]

What. Ensures product quality, safety, and traceability across goods placed on the Vietnamese market, supporting consumer protection and fair trade. The law explicitly incorporates Digital Product Passport (DPP) requirements for higher-risk products to strengthen digital supply chain transparency.

When. Originally enacted on June 21, 2007, with significant amendments in June 2024 that will enter into force on 1 January 2026.

Products. Applies to all products and goods sold or circulated in Vietnam, with high-risk categories prioritized for digital traceability — currently including food, medicines, and any product groups designated by the government as high risk (consumer goods, industrial products, machinery, electronics, food contact materials, etc.)

Who. Manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers, and e-commerce platforms operating in Vietnam, including foreign companies exporting products to Vietnam, must comply with risk-based traceability and DPP requirements.

How does the regulation work?

• Products are classified into three risk levels (low / medium / high) based on human health, supply chain control, and international alerts.
• Level of risk of products is assessed including: the level of impact on human health and the environment; the ability to control the entire supply chain; warning information and reports from reputable international organizations; and the suitability of the product for its intended use.
• High-risk products must implement mandatory digital traceability using a national platform (barcodes, QR codes, or APIs).
• Companies must maintain product information, origin, quality, and certification data across the supply chain.
• E-commerce platforms are held directly responsible. Their operators must ensure full disclosure of information such as product origin, usage instructions, and safety warnings. They are also required to implement systems for addressing consumer complaints and coordinate with state agencies on violations (Article 34b).
• Implementation measures, sector-specific lists, and technical rules are to be defined by national authorities ahead of enforcement.

Main expectations

• Map product risk classes and identify high-risk products requiring digital traceability.
• Have a Digital Product Passport available for high-risk products (Clause 8, Article 3) displaying supply chain data, origin, ingredients, and production methods.
• Establish digital traceability systems for high-risk products, including barcodes, QR codes, or APIs.
• Maintain comprehensive product records (origin, certificates, process steps) across the supply chain.
• Monitor national guidance and sector lists for updates on high-risk product classification and technical rules.

What’s at risk for your company?

• Non-compliance penalties if high-risk products are not digitally traceable as required.
• Market access restrictions for products without proper traceability or DPP records.
• Operational and supply chain disruptions if data collection or digital platforms are not ready.
• Reputational impact with regulators, partners, and consumers for failing to meet transparency obligations.
• Exporters should prepare for QR/barcode systems and API integration to meet national DPP requirements.

Non‑compliance can significantly impact your ability to sell products in the Vietnamese market and lead to enforcement actions by regulators.