Vietnam · Cosmetics

Vietnam Cosmetics Product Notification

A practical guide to Vietnam Cosmetics Product Notification for cosmetics sold in Vietnam: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Brands importing or manufacturing cosmetics for Vietnam; Online sellers listing cosmetics on Vietnamese platforms

Authority

Drug Administration of Vietnam (DAV), Ministry of Health

Legal basis

Circular 06/2011/TT-BYT and ASEAN Cosmetic Directive implementation

Local representative

A Vietnamese entity holding the notification is required

Timeline

Notification review usually takes several weeks

Cost

Official fees are modest; local support and testing add cost

If you do not comply

Import suspension, recalls, and fines

Who needs this

Brands importing or manufacturing cosmetics for Vietnam
Online sellers listing cosmetics on Vietnamese platforms

Documents you need

Cosmetic product notification receipt
Product information file
GMP certificate for the manufacturer
Vietnamese-language label
Free sale certificate where applicable

Compliance checklist

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Cosmetic product notification receipt
Product information file
GMP certificate for the manufacturer
Vietnamese-language label
Free sale certificate where applicable

How to comply

Appoint a Vietnamese notifying company
Prepare the ASEAN-style product information file
Submit the notification to DAV
Obtain the notification number
Label in Vietnamese and comply with claim rules

Brief for your lab or agent

Copy this into an email, then edit the product and channel.

Request: Vietnam Cosmetics Product Notification — Vietnam
Product category: Cosmetics
Authority: Drug Administration of Vietnam (DAV), Ministry of Health
Legal basis: Circular 06/2011/TT-BYT and ASEAN Cosmetic Directive implementation

Documents we already have:
  1. Cosmetic product notification receipt
  2. Product information file
  3. GMP certificate for the manufacturer
  4. Vietnamese-language label
  5. Free sale certificate where applicable

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Vietnam Cosmetics Product Notification in Vietnam?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Notification review usually takes several weeks.

Official fees are modest; local support and testing add cost.

Common rejection reasons

No Vietnamese notifying entity
Product information file incomplete
Label not in Vietnamese
Ingredients outside ASEAN rules

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.