Vietnam’s latest decree reshapes how businesses must think about product labels and compliance.
🔑 Key Highlights
1️⃣ Dual Labeling: Physical labels remain mandatory, but electronic labels (E‑labels) are now officially recognized.
2️⃣ Digital Integration: Labels can embed QR codes, RFID tags, and barcodes to provide instant access to product data.
3️⃣ Risk‑based Traceability: High‑risk products must adopt traceability systems, ensuring transparency across the supply chain.
4️⃣ Medical Devices: Original and supplementary labels remain unchanged. However, traceability obligations will depend on the Ministry of Health’s forthcoming list of high‑risk devices.
💡 What This Means for Industry
Prepare to integrate digital traceability tools into your workflows.
Monitor upcoming guidance from the Ministry of Health to understand which medical devices fall under “high‑risk.”
Early adoption of QR/RFID‑based systems could position companies ahead of compliance deadlines.
👉 Medical device manufacturers, distributors, and healthcare providers should start evaluating their labeling and IT infrastructure now. The regulatory landscape is shifting—those who adapt early will lead the market.