Lawmakers pass revised law on product quality

Alongside amendments to Articles 1 to 6, the revised law adds five new articles – 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, and 6đ – following Article 6.

At the 9th session of the 15th National Assembly

Notably, Article 6a outlines the responsibilities for state management of product and goods quality, while Article 6d deals with traceability and transparency across the supply chains. Under Article 6a, the Government holds unified responsibility for state management of product and goods quality nationwide, with the Ministry of Science and Technology serving as the lead agency, answerable to the Government for implementation.

The law also revises the title of Section 2, Chapter II to: "Rights and obligations of consumers; social organizations participating in the protection of consumer rights; and professional associations." Additionally, the title of Chapter III is amended to: "Quality management of products and goods in manufacturing, export, import, circulation in the market and on digital platforms serving electronic transactions."

Amendments are also made to Article 23, which governs the declaration of applicable standards, conformity to standards, and conformity to technical regulations.

The amended law will take effect on January 1, 2026.

Source: VNA