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Vietnam’s Regulatory Reset Raises Near-Term Risks for Global Businesses
Vietnam is undergoing a sweeping regulatory reset. Government restructuring, a new chemicals framework, risk-based product controls, digital labeling and expanding producer responsibility are changing how companies manufacture, import and sell products in the country. For businesses, the biggest challenge may not be any single rule—but the speed at which the entire compliance landscape is changing.
Philippines adds 81 chemicals to national inventory
The Philippines has added 81 chemicals to PICCS, exempting listed substances from the PMPIN process while leaving other regulatory controls in place. Companies should verify chemical names and CAS numbers carefully, especially as the official portal had not yet reflected the new entries at the time of publication.
Philippines proposes to add new chemicals to its national chemical inventory
Proposed changes to PICCS would add 140 chemicals, easing notification requirements for manufacturers and importers.
Vietnam’s revamped Chemical Law leaves companies with uncertainties
The new Chemical Law law requires mandatory disclosure of hazardous substances in products, notification of new chemicals but provide little details on implementation.
Consultation on Vietnam Draft Chemicals Law reveals opportunities and concerns for industries
Vietnam’s proposed overhaul of its 2007 Chemical Law aims to cut down on some regulatory burden, introduces green technology but also presents challenges for industry, especially on the ingredient disclosure requirements.
Philippines updates chemical inventory
The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) has taken another step toward streamlining chemical oversight by expanding its national chemical inventory, lifting notification requirements for more than 160 substances.