On July 8, 2026, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree No. 275/2026/ND-CP providing for penalties for administrative violations in the fields of chemicals and industrial explosives.
According to the Decree, Article 4 prescribes the penalties for administrative violations in the fields of chemicals and industrial explosives as follows:
The maximum fine for each administrative violation committed by an individual is VND 50.000.000 in the field of chemicals and VND 100.000.000 in the field of industrial explosives.
The fines prescribed in Chapter II of Decree No. 275/2026/ND-CP apply to an administrative violation committed by an individual, except as prescribed in Articles 9, 11, and 13 of Decree No. 275/2026/ND-CP The fine imposed on an organization shall be twice the fine imposed on an individual for the same administrative violation.
The fines falling within the sanctioning competence prescribed in Chapter III of Decree No. 275/2026/ND-CP apply to an administrative violation committed by an individual. The fine falling within the sanctioning competence for an administrative violation committed by an organization shall be twice that applicable to an individual.
For example, Article 7 of Decree No. 275/2026/ND-CP prescribes penalties for violations of regulations on the application of green chemistry principles as follows:
- A fine ranging from VND 10.000.000 to VND 15.000.000 shall be imposed for the improper application of any of the following mandatory green chemistry principles:
+ Using production processes that reduce or eliminate the generation of hazardous waste;
+ Increasing energy efficiency;
+ Conducting real-time analysis to monitor and control emissions;
+ Applying measures to reduce the likelihood of incidents.
- A fine ranging from VND 15.000.000 to VND 20.000.000 shall be imposed for the incomplete application of any of the following mandatory green chemistry principles:
+ Using production processes that reduce or eliminate the generation of hazardous waste;
+ Increasing energy efficiency;
+ Conducting real-time analysis to monitor and control emissions;
+ Applying measures to reduce the likelihood of incidents.
See more details in Vietnam’s Decree No. 275/2026/ND-CP effective as of August 25, 2026.
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