Decree 372/2026/ND-CP: Vietnam’s Traceability Framework Moves Toward Identified, Authenticated and Interoperable Data
Vietnam is entering a new phase of product and goods traceability. On 29 September 2026, the Government issued Decree No. 372/2026/ND-CP, establishing a new legal framework for the identification, authentication and traceability of products and goods. The Decree will take effect on 1 January 2027. More than a new set of traceability requirements, Decree 372…
Traceability – A Mandatory Requirement and Key to Consumer Protection in Vietnam
As Vietnam faces increasing challenges with counterfeit goods, food safety violations, and trade fraud, traceability is no longer optional — it is becoming a legal requirement and strategic necessity for producers and businesses. From Voluntary to Mandatory: Traceability in Vietnam On March 28, 2024, Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology issued Circular 02/2024/TT-BKHCN, which came…