Decision No. 02/2007/QĐ-BYT on issuing regulations on hygiene safety for tobacco products

Decision No. 02/2007/QĐ-BYT of the Ministry of Health on issuing regulations on hygiene safety for tobacco products, replacing the previous decision and coming into effect fifteen days after publication in the Official Gazette.

Document No.02/2007/QĐ-BYT
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Health
Signed byTrịnh Quân Huấn — Thứ trưởng
Updated29/06/2026
SectorHealth
FieldUncategorized
Issued date15/01/2007
Effective date02/03/2007
Expiry date01/11/2015
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 02/2007/QĐ-BYT of the Ministry of Health on issuing regulations on hygiene safety for tobacco products, replacing the previous decision and coming into effect fifteen days after publication in the Official Gazette.

Scope of application

State management agencies in health, relevant units under the Ministry of Health, Provincial/Municipal Health Departments directly under the Central Government, and tobacco manufacturing enterprises.

Key points

  • The Ministry of Health issues regulations on hygiene safety for tobacco products.
  • This Decision replaces Decision No. 2019/2000/QĐ-BYT of the Minister of Health on "Temporary Regulations on Tobacco Cigarette Hygiene".
  • This Decision comes into effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Ensures hygiene safety for consumers, reduces the harmful effects of tobacco.
  • Negative impact: Tobacco manufacturing enterprises may face difficulties in complying with new regulations.

❓ Frequently asked questions

To whom does this Decision apply?

This Decision applies to state management agencies in health, relevant units under the Ministry of Health, Provincial/Municipal Health Departments directly under the Central Government, and tobacco manufacturing enterprises.

When does this Decision come into effect?

This Decision comes into effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Which decision does this Decision replace?

This Decision replaces Decision No. 2019/2000/QĐ-BYT of the Minister of Health on "Temporary Regulations on Tobacco Cigarette Hygiene".

What regulations must tobacco manufacturing enterprises comply with?

Specific information in the Decision has not been stated, but enterprises need to ensure compliance with regulations on hygiene safety for tobacco products according to the new regulations.

Does this Decision take effect immediately upon issuance?

No, this Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Full text

Pursuant to …;

Issuing Regulations on Food Safety and Hygiene for Tobacco Products

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THE MINISTER OF HEALTH

Pursuant to Decree No. 49/2003/NĐ-CP dated May 15, 2003, concerning the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Health;

Pursuant to Ordinance No. 12/PL-UBTVQH dated July 26, 2003, on Food Safety and Hygiene issued by the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, and Decree No. 163/2004/NĐ-CP dated September 7, 2004, detailing certain provisions of the Food Safety and Hygiene Ordinance issued by the Government;

Pursuant to Ordinance No. 18/1999/PL-UBTVQH dated December 24, 1999, on Product Quality issued by the Standing Committee of the National Assembly;

Pursuant to Decree No. 179/2004/NĐ-CP dated October 21, 2004, on State Management of Product and Goods Quality, and Decree No. 89/2006/NĐ-CP dated August 30, 2006, on Product Labeling issued by the Government;

Pursuant to Resolution No. 12/2000/NQ-CP dated August 14, 2000, on National Policy to Combat the Harms of Tobacco from 2000 to 2010 issued by the Government;

At the proposal of the Director of the Department of Science and Training, The Director of the Food Safety and Hygiene Inspection Bureau, Ministry of Health,hereby issues this Decision.

DECISION:

Article 1. Attached to this Decision are "Regulations on Food Safety and Hygiene for Tobacco Products"

Article 2. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette. The Decision No. 2019/2000/QĐ-BYT dated June 30, 2000, of the Minister of Health on "Temporary Regulations on Tobacco Cigarette Hygiene" is hereby repealed.

Article 3. The Heads of the Office, Inspectorate of the Ministry of Health, Directors of the Departments of Legal Affairs, Science and Training; Director of the Food Safety and Hygiene Inspection Bureau, Directors of Provincial Health Services under central cities, Heads of related units under the Ministry of Health, Heads of Health Services of relevant sectors are responsible for implementing this Decision./.

 

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