Tiếng Việt
On 25 February 2026, the Drug Administration of Vietnam (DAV) – Ministry of Health issued Official Letter No. 647/QLD-MP regarding updates to cosmetic ingredient regulations following the outcomes of the 42nd ASEAN Cosmetic Committee (ACC 42) and 42nd ASEAN Cosmetic Scientific Body (ACSB 42) meetings.
🚫 Prohibited Substances (Annex II) – Newly Added
The following ingredients are added to the List of Prohibited Substances:
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4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor (CAS: 36861-47-9 / 38102-62-4)
➜ Effective in Vietnam from 17 November 2028 -
Miconazole / Miconazole Nitrate
➜ Effective from 21 November 2025
In addition, the CAS number for Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) has been updated.
⚠️ Restricted Substances (Annex III) – Newly Added
Two additional ingredients have been included with concentration limits:
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Genistein (Genisteol)
➜ Maximum concentration: 0.007% -
Daidzein (Daidzeol)
➜ Maximum concentration: 0.02%
📅 Effective date: 17 November 2027
☀️ Annex VII – UV Filters
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4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor has been removed from the UV filter list
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The substance has been reclassified as a prohibited ingredient (Annex II).
📅 Implementation Timeline
After the effective dates:
✔ Only cosmetic products compliant with the updated regulations may be marketed.
❌ Non-compliant products must be withdrawn from the market.
📌 Actions Required for Cosmetic Businesses
Manufacturers, importers, and distributors should:
🔍 Review product formulations
📋 Verify ingredients against the Annexes of the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive
📦 Adjust manufacturing, import, and distribution plans accordingly
⚠️ Mitigate risks of product recall or regulatory non-compliance
🔎 For more details: https://medgate.vn/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/647_QLD_MP_signed.pdf
https://medgate.vn/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Annex-IV-Part-1-Release_15-Dec-20231.pdf
https://medgate.vn/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Annex-VI_Release_07-Jun-20241.pdf
https://medgate.vn/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Annex-VII_Release_12th-December-2025-clean.pdf