Circular No. 02/2026/TT-BCT stipulates certain measures for the implementation of the Chemicals Law and Decree No. 25/2026/NĐ-CP of the Government detailing and providing methods to organize and guide the implementation of certain provisions of the Chemicals Law regarding the development of the chemical industry and chemical safety and security.

CIRCULAR

Regulations on certain measures to implement the Chemical Law and Decree No. 25/2026/NĐ-CP of the Government detailing and providing methods for organizing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Chemical Law regarding the development of the chemical industry and chemical safety and security.

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Pursuant to the Chemical Law No. 69/2025/QH15;

Pursuant to Decree No. 40/2025/NĐ-CP of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CP;

Decree No. Pursuant to Decree No. 25/2026/NĐ-CP of the Government detailing and providing methods for organizing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Chemical Law regarding the development of the chemical industry and chemical safety and security;

At the proposal of the Director of the Chemicals Administration;

The Minister of Industry and Trade issues this Circular stipulating certain measures to implement the Chemical Law and Decree No. 25/2026/NĐ-CP of the Government detailing and providing methods for organizing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Chemical Law regarding the development of the chemical industry and chemical safety and security.

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

This Circular stipulates certain measures to implement the Chemical Law and Decree No. 25/2026/NĐ-CP of the Government detailing and providing methods for organizing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Chemical Law regarding the development of the chemical industry and chemical safety and security, including:

1. Recording the code number of the chemical consulting certificate.

2. Forms used in issuing, reissuing, amending, and revoking the chemical consulting certificate.

3. Contents of the Prevention and Response Plan for Chemical Incidents; Prevention and Response Measures for Chemical Incidents; Prevention and Response Measures for Chemical Incidents during Transportation; Provincial Prevention and Response Plan for Chemical Incidents.

4. Forms used in reviewing and approving the Prevention and Response Plan for Chemical Incidents.

5. Contents, procedures, forms, and files for chemical incident response drills.

6. Levels of authority for reviewing and approving the Prevention and Response Plan for Chemical Incidents within the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Article 2. Applicability

This Circular applies to agencies, organizations, and individuals engaged in activities related to chemicals within the territory of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Article 3. Recording the code number of certificates, forms used in issuing, reissuing, amending, and revoking the chemical consulting certificate

1. Recording the code number of the chemical consulting certificate

a) The code number of a newly issued certificate shall be recorded according to the individual identification number for citizens of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam or the work permit number or confirmation of non-requiring work permit status for foreigners;

b) The code number of an amended certificate shall be recorded according to the structure: (Newly issued certificate code number).XX, where XX is the sequence number of the amendment;

c) The code number of a reissued certificate shall be recorded according to the code number of the most recent previously issued certificate.

2. The forms used in issuing, reissuing, amending, and revoking the chemical consulting certificate are specified in Appendix I attached hereto, including:

a) Form 01a: Application form for issuing, reissuing, and amending the chemical consulting certificate;

b) Form 01b: Confirmation of work experience;

c) Form 01c: Confirmation by the legal representative of the investor regarding completed tasks by the individual;

d) Form 01d: Decision on revoking the chemical consulting certificate.

Article 4. Prevention and Response to Chemical Incidents

1. The contents of the Prevention and Response Plan for Chemical Incidents; Prevention and Response Measures for Chemical Incidents; Prevention and Response Measures for Chemical Incidents during Transportation; Provincial Prevention and Response Plan for Chemical Incidents shall be implemented in accordance with the guidelines set out in Appendix II attached hereto.

2. The forms used in reviewing and approving the Prevention and Response Plan for Chemical Incidents are specified in Appendix III attached hereto, including:

a) Form 03a: Application form for reviewing the Prevention and Response Plan for Chemical Incidents;

b) Form 03b: Minutes and notification of review results of the Prevention and Response Plan for Chemical Incidents;

c) Form 03c: Review and evaluation sheet of the Prevention and Response Plan for Chemical Incidents by members of the Review Board;

d) Form 03d: Report on the implementation of the Review Board's requirements;

đ) Form 03đ: Minutes and report on the Review Board's inspection results;

e) Form 03e: Stamp of approval on the cover page of the approved Prevention and Response Plan for Chemical Incidents.

3. The Chemical Administration reviews and approves the Prevention and Response Plan for Chemical Incidents in civil matters for objects regulated under point a clause 2 Article 33 of Decree No. 25/2026/NĐ-CP.

Article 5. Chemical accident response drill

1. The contents of chemical accident response drills must include the following:

a) Time and location of the drill organization;

b) Assumed scenario for the drill;

c) Response procedures for the assumed scenario;

d) Information on collaborating units, direct participating forces, equipment, and devices serving the drill work.

2. The process of organizing chemical accident response drills shall be carried out as follows:

a) Develop an overall drill script including the contents prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article;

b) After developing the drill organization script, the entity or individual conducting the drill shall develop specific practice exercises for participating forces according to the overall script that has been developed;

c) Organize training and joint exercises for participating forces when necessary;

d) Conduct the drill according to the overall script that has been developed;

đ) Summarize and draw lessons learned;

e) Prepare a report on the drill organization;

g) Implement the system of updating drill files on the specialized chemical database and store drill files for at least three years from the date of completion of the drill organization.

3. Drill files for chemical accident response include:

a) Overall drill script for chemical accident response;

b) List of participating forces and equipment in the chemical accident response drill;

c) Report on the organization of chemical accident response drills prepared according to Model 04 stipulated in Appendix IV issued together with this Circular.

Article 6. Effectiveness

1. This Circular takes effect from January 17, 2026.

2. During implementation, if any difficulties arise, agencies, organizations, and individuals should send their opinions to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (through the Chemicals Department) for timely review, amendment, supplementation, or guidance.

Appendix I

FORMS USED IN THE ISSUE, REISSUE, AMENDMENT, AND REVOCATION OF SPECIALIZED CHEMICAL CONSULTING CERTIFICATES

(Attached to Circular No. 02/2026/TT-BCT dated January 17, 2026)issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade)

Form 01a. Form requesting issuance, reissuance, and amendment of specialized chemical consulting certificates

Form 01a

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
^{__________________________________________________________________}

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE

..........(1)............... CONSULTING CERTIFICATE

SPECIALIZED IN CHEMICALS

To: …(2)…

1. Full name: …Male/Female:…

2. Date of birth: …day …month …year …

3. Nationality: …

4. ID/ID card/Passport number: …issued on …day …month …year …

5. Place of permanent residence: …

6. Current place of residence: …

7. Phone number: …

Email:…

8. Professional qualifications (specify field of study): …

Certificates already issued (specify number, date, and issuing authority): …

.................................................................................................................................

9. Work experience: …

Supporting documents for work experience (list documents):…

.................................................................................................................................

10. Professional experience: …

Supporting documents for professional experience (list documents):…

.................................................................................................................................

Request to …(1)…specialized chemical consulting certificate ……(3)…with the following contents:

- Field of consulting activities (specify consulting activities related to technology and equipment selection for chemical projects or safety and security consulting activities for chemicals): …(4)…

- Certificate category …(5)…

Reason for requesting …(1)…specialized chemical consulting certificate: …

I hereby take responsibility for the above information and commit to conducting specialized chemical consulting activities in accordance with the contents recorded in the issued certificate and comply with relevant laws and regulations./.

..., day ... month ... year ...
APPLICANT
(Sign and write full name)

Note:

(1) Specify the request for issuance, reissuance, or amendment;

(2) Name of the competent authority receiving the application;

(3) For requests for reissuance or amendment of the certificate, specify the code and issuance date of the certificate being reissued or amended;

(4) Specify the scope of activities requested for the certificate in accordance with Clause 3, Article 16, and Clause 2, Article 18 of the Decree detailing and providing measures to organize and guide the implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Chemical Industry Development and Chemical Safety and Security;

(5) Specify the category of the requested certificate: technology and equipment selection consulting for chemical projects: A1, A2, A3; safety and security consulting for chemicals: B.

Form 01b. Confirmation of work experience form

Form 01b

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
^{__________________________________________________________________}

WORK EXPERIENCE CONFIRMATION LETTER

Unit: Equivalent USD ⁽¹⁾: …………………..

1. Full name: …Male/Female:…

2. Date of birth: …day …month …year …

3. Nationality: …

4. ID/ID card/Passport number: …issued on …day …month …year …

5. Place of permanent residence: …

6. Current place of residence: …

7. Phone number: …

Email:…

We respectfully request ………(1)…… to confirm the following:

I have (or am currently working) at:

Name of agency/unit ⁽¹⁾: …………………………………………...………………

Tax code: ...

Address: …

Phone:…Fax: …

Start date of employment:…

End date (if applicable): …

Position held during employment period (if applicable):

PeriodPositionMain dutiesContract/Decision assigning duties (2)Month/year to Month/year

I solemnly declare that the above statements are true, and I will bear full legal responsibility for any inaccuracies.

Respectfully submitted to ………(1)…… for consideration and confirmation./.

…………………, Date……Month……Year………

CONFIRMATION BY THE AGENCY/UNIT

Note:

1. Name of confirming agency/unit
2. Copies of Contracts/Decisions assigning duties and other supporting documents are attached to this Confirmation Letter.

Form 01c. Confirmation letter from a legal representative of the project investor regarding completed tasks

Form 01c

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
^{__________________________________________________________________}

LETTER OF PARTICIPATION IN COMPLETED TASKS

Unit: Equivalent USD ⁽¹⁾: …………………..

1. Full name: …Male/Female:…

2. Date of birth: …day …month …year …

3. Nationality: …

4. ID/ID card/Passport number: …issued on …day …month …year …

5. Place of permanent residence: …

6. Current place of residence: …

7. Phone number: …

Email:…

We respectfully request ………(1)…… to confirm the following:

I participated with

Name of agency/unit: …(2)…

Tax code: ...

Address: …

Phone:…Fax: …

To perform the task:

Task name …(3)…

At the chemical project/facility …(4)…

Name of project investor/chemical facility owner: …(5)…

Tax code: ...

Address: …

Phone:…Fax: …

Duration from:…to:…

According to Contract/Decision assigning duties…(6)…

Has been accepted/confirmed as completed by the competent authority according to the document...

……………………………………………(6)……………………………………

Specific tasks undertaken:…

…………………………………………………………………………………….

I solemnly declare that the above statements are true, and I will bear full legal responsibility for any inaccuracies.

Respectfully submitted to ………(1)…… for consideration and confirmation./.

…………………, Date……Month……Year………

Note:

(1) Legal representative of the project investor, chemical facility owner;

(2) Name of agency/unit where the individual participated to perform the task;

(3) Specify in detail: work related to consulting on selecting technology and equipment for chemical projects (including the level of construction of the project); or serving as a trainer or participating in supporting specialized chemical safety training; developing provincial-level or facility-level chemical accident response drill programs; developing provincial-level or facility-level chemical accident prevention and response plans;

(4) Name of the Project or chemical operation facility where the work will be performed;

(5) Name of the project sponsor or owner of the chemical operation facility where the work will be performed;

(6) Number, code, date of the documents attached with this Confirmation Certificate as copies of such documents;

Model 01d. Template for Decision on Revoking Specialized Chemical Consulting Certificate

Form 01d

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the revocation of the specialized chemical consulting certificate

......................(3)......................

Pursuant to the Chemical Law No. 69/2025/QH15;

Pursuant to Decree No. … of the Government detailing and providing implementation measures for certain provisions of the Law on Chemicals concerning the development of the chemical industry and chemical safety and security;

Pursuant to Circular No. … dated ... month … year … of the Minister of Industry and Trade detailing certain implementation measures for the Law on Chemicals and Decree No. … dated ... month … year … of the Government detailing and providing implementation measures for certain provisions of the Law on Chemicals concerning the development of the chemical industry and chemical safety and security;

(Other relevant legal bases)

Considering the proposal of … at document No. …;

To appoint and issue judicial expert certificates to the persons named in the attached list.

DECISION:

Article 1. Revoke the specialized chemical consulting certificate with code number … issued on … by …(2)… granted to:

Full name …(4)…..

ID/CCCD/Passport No.: …, issued on …month…year…

Reason for revocation: …

Article 2. This Decision takes effect from the date of signature.

Article 3. …(4)…… and related organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Decision./.

Place of Receipt:- …;- …;- File: …(3)…
(Signature, full name and stamp

Note:

(1) Name of the superior authority of the issuing/revoking agency;

(2) Name of the issuing/revoking agency;

(3) Head of the issuing/revoking agency;

(4) Name of the individual whose certificate is revoked.

Seal Registration Certificate

CONTENT OF THE CHEMICAL ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PLAN; MEASURES FOR CHEMICAL ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE; MEASURES FOR CHEMICAL ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE IN TRANSPORTATION; PROVINCIAL CHEMICAL ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PLAN

(Attached to Circular No. 02/2026/TT-BCT dated January 17, 2026)issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade)

A. GUIDELINES FOR PREPARING THE PLAN AND MEASURES

1. Presentation Techniques

a) Paper size

The chemical accident prevention and response plan and measures shall be presented on A4 paper (210 mm x 297 mm).

b) Layout style

The plan and measures shall be presented along the length of the A4 paper.

c) Margins

- Top margin: Align the top margin from 20 to 25 mm;

- Bottom margin: Align the bottom margin from 20 mm;

- Left margin: Align the left margin from 30 to 35 mm;

- Right margin: Align the right margin from 20 mm;

- Header: On the left side, record the unit's name, on the right side, record "Plan/Measures for Preventing and Responding to Chemical Accidents".

- Footer: Use Insert Page Number, center-align the line (example: Page 2/7)

d) Font

- Use Unicode font, named Times New Roman, size 14, upright style of Microsoft Word editor;

- Normal density without compressing or stretching the space between characters: Paragraph (Before: 6pt; After: 0pt; Line: single).

2. Presentation of Plan and Measures Content

- The content of the plan and measures must be concise, clear, coherent, clean, not erased, and not overuse abbreviations or common English terms. Do not abbreviate long phrases or infrequent terms in the plan and measures. If there are technical terms or abbreviations in the plan and measures, they must be explained;

- Sub-items should be automatically formatted, with a maximum of four digits. Each group of sub-items must have at least two sub-items. For example: If there is sub-item 2.1.1, then there must be 2.1.2;

- Diagrams, drawings, and forms in the plan and measures must have annotations and be numbered sequentially. Images must be clear and not compressed or stretched beyond regulations. Example: Figure 3.2: the second figure in part 3 or section 3;

- Cover of the chemical accident prevention and response plan should be hardbound in blue with gold foil lettering (after revisions according to the comments of the review board). The spine of the plan should bear the name of the unit and the year of implementation;

- Inside cover: Similar to the cover page, printed on regular paper, signed by the representative of the project sponsor with full name and stamped;

- Table of contents: Automatically generated in Word;

- List of tables and figures;

- Map of the land area where the production facility is located: Color-printed on A3 paper;

- Map describing storage locations and conditions of chemicals within the production site layout (underground, semi-underground, above ground): Color-printed on A3 paper;

- Layout diagram of equipment and process flow diagram, quantity of hazardous chemicals at main production equipment and intermediate storage tanks: Printed on A3 paper;

- Appendices (if any): Presented on separate pages. The term "Appendix" and its sequential number (in cases of two or more appendices) should be centered, in normal font, size 14, upright, bold. The title (name) of the appendix should be centered, in all caps, size from 13 to 14, upright, bold.

B. STRUCTURE OF THE CONTENTS OF THE CHEMICAL ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PLAN

INTRODUCTION

1. Introduction to the project or chemical facility.

2. The necessity of establishing the plan.

3. Legal bases for establishing the plan.

Chapter 1
RELATED INFORMATION ON PROJECT/CHEMICAL FACILITY ACTIVITIES

1. Information on investment scale, production and business capacity: Production capacity, construction area, location of construction works.

2. Construction items including main works, auxiliary works, and other works, list of main production equipment.

3. Production technology, detailed description of production processes, usage, transportation, and storage of chemicals.

4. Declaration of chemical names, quantities, classification, physical and chemical properties, toxicity of each hazardous chemical as raw material, intermediate chemical, and finished product.

5. Description of technical requirements for packaging, storage, and transportation of each hazardous chemical, including:

- Types of containers, tanks, drums for hazardous chemicals expected to be used in production, storage, transportation, materials used in their manufacture, and the largest capacity of each type;

- Design standards and manufacturing criteria (in cases where foreign standards are applied, the name of the standard and the issuing organization must be clearly stated);

- Storage conditions regarding temperature and pressure; requirements for impact protection, lightning protection, and static electricity prevention;

- Internal transportation means and systems expected to be used in the chemical facility project;

6. Description of the geographical features, climate, transportation system, drainage system in the surrounding area of the project location, chemical facility;

7. List of industrial works, military facilities, residential areas, administrative zones, commercial areas, religious structures, and environmentally sensitive areas within a 1000-meter radius around the project location, chemical facility;

8. Assessment of the influence of the above conditions on preventive and emergency response measures for chemical accidents;

Chapter 2
PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO CHEMICAL ACCIDENTS

1. Risk prediction

Establish a list of risk points including locations of major hazardous chemical production equipment, equipment or areas concentrating hazardous chemical storage, along with production and storage conditions; number of workers expected to be present in the area;

2. Scenario prediction

Predict typical accident scenarios that may occur at identified risk points, estimate subsequent consequences, impact range, and degree of impact on people and the surrounding environment if the accident is not controlled or prevented, classify the accident (the determination of consequences must be based on the maximum level of operation of hazardous chemical production or storage equipment under the most severe conditions);

3. General management solutions for preventing chemical accidents.

- Regulations, procedures, warnings, monitoring.

- Specialized chemical safety training.

- Inspection, maintenance, and repair plans for technological equipment.

- Plans to inspect and monitor potential accident sources; regular and spot-check inspection plans; responsibilities of inspectors, inspection contents, and monitoring.

- Plan to enhance capabilities in preventive and emergency response work for chemical accidents.

4. Technical solutions for preventing and responding to chemical accidents

- Identify technical solutions to prevent chemical accidents in typical areas identified.

- Develop technical plans to respond to chemical accidents based on predicted scenarios including: technical methods, materials, and equipment for response; selection of personal protective equipment; deployment and mobilization plans for base forces to respond to accidents.

- Evacuation plan for people and assets.

5. Plan to build human resources and equipment for preventive and emergency response work for chemical accidents

5.1. Human Resources

- Emergency response organizational structure and command system.

- Minimum requirements for positions related to chemicals and emergency response forces.

5.2. Material and Equipment Capabilities

- List of equipment and means used for emergency response to chemical accidents: equipment name, quantity, condition; protective systems and backup systems for rescue, accident prevention, and personal protective equipment for workers and rescue forces suitable for hazardous chemicals in the facility, project.

- Early warning systems, internal information systems, and external notification systems in case of emergencies.

- Replacement, repair, and supplementation plans for the aforementioned equipment.

6. Plan for coordination of internal and external forces participating in emergency response when beyond control.

Chapter 3
DRILL PLAN FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO CHEMICAL ACCIDENTS

1. Hypothetical scenarios with predicted situations.

2. Implementation plan for regular drills.

Chapter 4
RECOVERY PLAN FOR CONSEQUENCES OF CHEMICAL ACCIDENTS

1. Technical solutions for recovering from the consequences of chemical accidents.

2. Compensation plan for damages caused by chemical accidents.

INVESTOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS AND COMMITMENTS

1. Recommendations of the project investor, chemical facility.

2. Commitments of the project investor, chemical facility.

ANNEXES ATTACHED DOCUMENTS

1. Copy of the Investment Certificate of the project or Registration Certificate of the chemical facility.

2. Site layout diagram of the project, chemical facility (size A3 or larger).

3. Overall site plan of the project, chemical facility (size A3 or larger).

4. Diagram describing the storage and preservation locations of hazardous chemicals expected in the project's site plan, and their preservation status (underground, semi-underground, surface) (size A3 or larger).

5. Escape route diagram in case of a chemical accident.

6. Other relevant documents related to the content of the plan.

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials (if any): Including the name of the reference material, author, year of publication, publisher.

C. STRUCTURE OF CONTENTS FOR PREVENTIVE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE MEASURES FOR CHEMICAL ACCIDENTS

INTRODUCTION

1. Introduction to the project or chemical facility.

2. The necessity of establishing Measures.

3. Legal bases for establishing Measures.

Chapter 1
INFORMATION RELATED TO PROJECT ACTIVITIES/ CHEMICAL FACILITY

1. Investment scale, production, and business capacity: Production capacity, construction area, construction location.

2. Production technology, detailed description of production stages, usage, transportation, and storage of chemicals.

3. Declaration of hazardous chemical names, quantities, physical and chemical properties, toxicity of each type of hazardous raw material, intermediate chemical, and finished chemical.

4. Description of technical requirements for packaging, storage, and transportation of each type of hazardous chemical, including:

- Types of containers, tanks, drums for hazardous chemicals expected to be used in production, storage, transportation, materials used in their manufacture, and the largest capacity of each type;

- Design standards and manufacturing criteria (in cases where foreign standards are applied, the name of the standard and the issuing organization must be clearly stated);

- Storage conditions regarding temperature and pressure; requirements for impact protection, lightning protection, and static electricity prevention;

- Internal transportation means and systems expected to be used in the chemical facility project;

Chapter 2
RISK PREDICTION, SCENARIOS OF OCCURRENCE OF ACCIDENTS, AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR CHEMICAL ACCIDENTS

1. Prediction of risk points including locations of major hazardous chemical production equipment, equipment or areas concentrating hazardous chemical storage, along with production and storage conditions; number of workers expected to be present in the area. Prediction of accident scenarios.

2. Management and technical measures to minimize the likelihood of accidents.

3. Inspection and supervision plans for potential accident sources: Regular and spot-check inspection plans; responsibilities of inspectors, inspection contents, and monitoring.

Chapter 3
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO CHEMICAL ACCIDENTS

1. Chemical management personnel, organizational structure, command system, and direct emergency response.

2. Material and equipment for emergency response

- List of existing equipment and means for responding to chemical incidents: name of equipment, quantity, condition of equipment; protection systems, backup systems aimed at rescue, preventing incidents, protective gear for workers and response forces suitable for hazardous chemicals in the facility, project.

- Early warning systems, internal information systems, and external notification systems in case of emergencies.

3. Scenario situations and action coordination plans of internal and external forces in response to forecasted scenarios.

4. Measures to mitigate the consequences of chemical incidents.

5. Some drill scenarios (belonging to measures that must develop plans but below the threshold).

CONCLUSION

ANNEX

1. Investment certificate of the project or Business Registration Certificate of the chemical facility.

2. Site layout diagram of the project, chemical facility (size A3 or larger).

3. Overall site plan of the project, chemical facility (size A3 or larger).

4. Diagram describing the storage and preservation locations of hazardous chemicals expected in the project's site plan, and their preservation status (underground, semi-underground, surface) (size A3 or larger).

5. Evacuation diagram.

6. Other relevant documents related to the content of the measures.

REFERENCE MATERIALS

List of references (if any): including reference document name, author's name, year of publication, publisher.

D. STRUCTURE OF CONTENT FOR DEVELOPING PREVENTIVE AND RESPONSE MEASURES FOR CHEMICAL INCIDENTS IN TRANSPORTATION

INTRODUCTION

1. The necessity to establish Response Measures.

2. Legal bases for establishing Response Measures.

Chapter 1
INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ACTIVITY OF TRANSPORTING HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS

1. Information about organizations and individuals engaged in transporting hazardous chemicals;

2. Information about transport vehicles, information about transported hazardous chemicals;

3. Information about inspection, testing, registration of transport vehicles and equipment containing hazardous chemicals according to relevant laws.

Chapter 2.
PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO CHEMICAL ACCIDENTS

1. Forecasting risks and situations of chemical incidents.

2. Preventive measures for chemical incidents during transportation.

- Management and supervision solutions for transport vehicles during transportation.

- Inspection and supervision plan for transport vehicles.

3. Response plan for chemical incidents during transportation.

- Human resources.

- Equipment and means for responding to chemical incidents.

- Initial response deployment plan.

- Coordination plan with external forces to respond to chemical incidents.

CONCLUSION

REFERENCE MATERIALS

List of references (if any): including reference document name, author's name, year of publication, publisher.

ANNEX

1. Copies of legal documents related to organizations and individuals engaged in transporting hazardous chemicals.

2. Copies of transport permits (if any) and other legal documents related to transport vehicles.

3. Copies of inspection, maintenance documents for vehicles and equipment.

4. Copies of other relevant documents related to the content of the measures.

E. STRUCTURE OF CONTENT FOR PROVINCIAL PREVENTIVE AND RESPONSE PLAN FOR CHEMICAL INCIDENTS

INTRODUCTION

1. Urgency to establish a Plan.

2. Legal basis for developing the Plan.

PART I
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SITUATION

1. Natural conditions, climate

2. Economic and social conditions

3. Evaluation of advantages and difficulties of natural and economic-social conditions on preventive and response work for chemical incidents in the province.

Chapter II
EVALUATION OF CHEMICAL ACTIVITIES IN THE PROVINCE

1. Evaluation of chemical activities in the province

- Evaluation of the situation of production, business, transportation, use, storage, and transportation of chemicals by facilities in the province.

- Evaluation of the impact of chemical activities and chemical incidents on the environment, people, society...

- Evaluation of risks leading to chemical incidents and forecasts for the future in the province.

2. Evaluation of preventive and response capacity for chemical incidents in the province

- Evaluation of the current status of human resources and types of equipment for responding to chemical incidents of enterprises in the province.

- Evaluation of the current status of human resources and types of equipment for responding to chemical incidents of state management agencies in the province.

- Evaluation of compliance with laws on chemicals, including the development of Plans and Measures for preventive and response to chemical incidents by enterprises.

Chapter III
DEVELOPMENT OF PREVENTIVE SOLUTIONS FOR CHEMICAL INCIDENTS

1. Development of management solutions for preventing chemical incidents.

2. Development of technical solutions for preventing chemical incidents.

3. Development of solutions to enhance human resources.

4. Inspection and monitoring plan for chemical substances.

5. Supervision and inspection plan for chemical activities in the province.

6. Mechanism for cooperation among functional agencies in the province for preventing chemical incidents.

Chapter IV
RESPONSE PLAN FOR CHEMICAL INCIDENTS

1. Classification of chemical incidents in the province

- Classification of chemical incidents

- Determination of hazardous zones around chemical facilities.

2. Forecasting scenarios and developments of risks leading to chemical incidents to select appropriate and suitable response plans.

3. Development of response scenarios for high-risk chemicals in the province.

- Plan and scenario in case of chemical incident during road and rail transportation.

- Plan and scenario in case of chemical incident during waterway transportation.

- Plan and scenario in case of leakage, fire, and explosion of high-risk chemicals in the province.

- Development of reporting procedures at different levels; response procedures, assessment of the situation, implementation of response activities, search and rescue, emergency medical care, evacuation...

4. Establishment of Provincial Chemical Incident Response Command Center

- Proposal to establish a Provincial Chemical Incident Response Command Center:

- Establish a Provincial Chemical Incident Response Command Center.

- Develop coordination procedures among forces within the Command Center.

5. Response plan when the incident exceeds local capacity.

Chapter V
MITIGATION AND RESOLUTION OF INCIDENT CONSEQUENCES

Develop mitigation and resolution plans for consequences caused by chemical incidents in the province:

- Mitigation plan for consequences caused by chemical incidents.

- Determine losses caused by chemical incidents.

- Determine liability for compensation for losses caused by chemical incidents.

Chapter VI
PLAN TO ENHANCE RESPONSE CAPACITY FOR CHEMICAL INCIDENTS IN THE PROVINCE

Develop a plan to enhance response capacity for chemical incidents in the province:

- Develop training programs, improve capacity, communication systems, responsibilities of units within the Provincial Chemical Incident Response Command Center.

- Establishing emergency response forces for chemical incidents and a program to enhance human resources in specialized training to conduct chemical incident response activities.

- Establishing a communication system during the prevention and response to chemical incidents: The contact point for chemical incidents, ensuring communication information, ensuring command, direction, and management. Coordination mechanisms among forces in responding to chemical incidents.

- Determining the responsibilities of units participating in the response to chemical incidents within the province.

- Developing a provincial-level drill plan for responding to chemical incidents.

Chapter VII.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE WORK OF PREVENTING AND RESPONDING TO CHEMICAL INCIDENTS

1. Responsibilities of the Provincial People's Committee

2. Responsibilities of state management agencies related to the prevention and response to chemical incidents.

3. Responsibilities for preventing and responding to chemical incidents of organizations and individuals engaged in chemical activities.

4. Implementation Plan.

CONCLUSION

REFERENCE MATERIALS

List of references (if any): including reference document name, author's name, year of publication, publisher.

ANNEX

1. Map delineating sensitive areas regarding chemical incidents within the province.

2. Relevant documents and materials concerning the Plan.

ANNEX III

SAMPLE FORMS USED FOR REVIEW

PLAN FOR PREVENTING AND RESPONDING TO CHEMICAL INCIDENTS

(Attached to Circular No. 02/2026/TT-BCT dated January 17, 2026)issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade)

Sample 03a. Request for Review of the Plan for Preventing and Responding to Chemical Incidents

Sample 03a

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE

Review of the Plan for Preventing and Responding to Chemical Incidents

Respectfully submitted to: …⁽⁴⁾

Name of organization/individual: …⁽¹⁾

Main office address: … Telephone: … Fax: …

Chemical activity project/facility: …⁽⁵⁾

Location: …

Business registration certificate/investment certificate number … issued by … on … day … month … year …

Request …⁽⁴⁾to review the Plan for Preventing and Responding to Chemical Incidents …⁽⁶⁾

............... ⁽¹⁾hereby commit to comply with all regulations stipulated in the Chemical Law and the Government Decree No. … detailing and providing measures to organize and guide the implementation of certain provisions of the Chemical Law on the development of the chemical industry and chemical safety and security. If violated …⁽¹⁾shall bear full responsibility under the law and other relevant legal provisions.

Enclosed are:

- Plan for Preventing and Responding to Chemical Incidents: …⁽⁷⁾;

- Additional documents (if any): …⁽⁸⁾.

Note:

(1): Full name of the organization/individual requesting the review of the Plan for Preventing and Responding to Chemical Incidents;

(2): Document code of the organization/individual;

(3): Name of the province/city directly under the central government where the organization/individual has registered its main office;

(4): Agency receiving the application;

(5): Full name of the project/facility according to the project file or registration for establishment;

(6): Name of the Plan (clearly indicating the project/facility name, organization/individual name, and consistent with the scope and subject of the Plan);

(7): Number of copies of the Plan included in the application;

(8): Names of attached documents.

Sample 03b. Minutes and Notification of the Results of the Review of the Plan for Preventing and Responding to Chemical Incidents

Sample 03b-1

RECORD

Meeting to Review the Plan for Preventing and Responding to Chemical Incidents

of Project …(3) belonging to …(4)

Pursuant to Decree No. … of the Government detailing and providing implementation measures for certain provisions of the Law on Chemicals concerning the development of the chemical industry and chemical safety and security;

Pursuant to Circular No. … dated ... month … year … of the Minister of Industry and Trade detailing certain implementation measures for the Law on Chemicals and Decree No. … dated ... month … year … of the Government detailing and providing implementation measures for certain provisions of the Law on Chemicals concerning the development of the chemical industry and chemical safety and security;

Based on Decision No. … dated … day … month … year … of … establishing the Review Board for the Plan for Preventing and Responding to Chemical Incidents of chemical operation facilities;

(Other relevant legal bases)

The Review Board for the Plan for Preventing and Responding to Chemical Incidents has conducted a meeting to review the Plan for Preventing and Responding to Chemical Incidents of …(3) belonging to …(4)

I. General Information

1.1. Date: …

1.2. Location: …

1.3. Participants

a) Review Board:

Number of present members: … members.

Number of absent members: … members. Specifically: …

b) Representative of the investor: …

c) Representative of the consulting unit (if any)

II. Information about the project/facility engaged in chemical activities

- Project: …

- Location: …

- Investor:...

- Management and operation unit: …

- Main office: …

- …(4) was granted a business registration certificate …

- Other information (if any).

III. Documents Submitted for Review

(List of documents and materials related to the Plan for Preventing and Responding to Chemical Incidents and the consulting unit's capability documents if applicable).

IV. Content of the Meeting

1. Announcement of the Decision to establish the Review Board

2. Presentation of the content of the Plan for Preventing and Responding to Chemical Incidents

3. Discussion, comments, and evaluation by the Review Board

4. Summary of the evaluation results

- Number of Review Board members participating in voting: … members.

- Number of votes approving the Plan: … votes.

- Number of votes approving the Plan but requiring amendments and supplements: … votes.

- Number of votes not approving the Plan: … votes.

V. Conclusion

1. The draft Plan for Preventing and Responding to Chemical Incidents of …has been unanimously evaluated by the Review Board as …

2. Requirements for …

The meeting concluded at … The minutes were unanimously approved by … members participating in the review. The minutes were printed in … copies. (...... )./.

Note:

⁽¹⁾Name of the authority approving the Plan;

⁽²⁾ Province/city where the approving authority of the Plan is located;

⁽³⁾Name of the project or chemical facility;

⁽⁴⁾Name of the organization/individual managing the project or chemical facility.

Sample 03b-2

NOTICE

Results of the Review of the Plan for Preventing and Responding to Chemical Incidents

of …(3) belonging to …(4)

Respectfully submitted to: …(4)

…(1) received the document … from …(4) requesting the review of the Plan for Preventing and Responding to Chemical Incidents …(3).

Pursuant to the Chemical Law No. 69/2025/QH15;

Pursuant to Decree No. … of the Government detailing and providing implementation measures for certain provisions of the Law on Chemicals concerning the development of the chemical industry and chemical safety and security;

Pursuant to Circular No. … dated ... month … year … of the Minister of Industry and Trade detailing certain implementation measures for the Law on Chemicals and Decree No. … dated ... month … year … of the Government detailing and providing implementation measures for certain provisions of the Law on Chemicals concerning the development of the chemical industry and chemical safety and security;

Based on Decision No. … dated … day … month … year … of … establishing the Review Board for the Plan for Preventing and Responding to Chemical Incidents of chemical operation facilities;

(Other relevant legal bases)

On …, the Review Board for the Plan for Preventing and Responding to Chemical Incidents held a meeting to review the Plan for Preventing and Responding to Chemical Incidents of …(3) belonging to …(4).

…(1) hereby notifies the results of the review of the Plan for Preventing and Responding to Chemical Incidents of …(3) belonging to …(4) as follows:

I. Information about the project/facility engaged in chemical activities

- Project: …

- Location: …

- Investor:...

- Management and operation unit: …

- Main office: …

- …(4) was granted a business registration certificate …

- Other information (if any).

II. Documents Submitted for Review (List of documents and materials related to the Plan for Preventing and Responding to Chemical Incidents and the consulting unit's capability documents if applicable).

III. Results of Review

3.1. Summary of Opinions from Members of the Review Board

3.2. Summary of Evaluation Results of the Review Board

- Number of Review Board members participating in voting: … members.

- Number of votes approving the Plan: … votes.

- Number of votes approving the Plan but requiring amendments and supplements: … votes.

- Number of votes not approving the Plan: … votes.

IV. Conclusion of the Review Board

1. The draft Plan for Preventing and Responding to Chemical Incidents of …has been unanimously evaluated by the Review Board as …

2. Requirements for …

Above is the notification of ………(1) regarding the results of reviewing the Chemical Accident Prevention and Response Plan of …(3) located in …(4). It is requested that …(4) study and implement according to regulations./.

Note:

⁽¹⁾ Name of the Agency Reviewing the Plan;

⁽²⁾ Province/City where the Agency Approving the Plan has its main office;

⁽³⁾Name of the project or chemical facility;

⁽⁴⁾ Name of the Organization or Individual in Charge of the Project or Chemical Facility;

⁽⁵⁾ Head of the Agency Reviewing the Plan.

Model 03c. Form for Comment and Evaluation Sheet of the Chemical Accident Prevention and Response Plan by Members of the Review Board

Sample 03c

EVALUATION AND COMMENT FORM

Chemical Accident Prevention and Response Plan of

…(3) located in …….(4)

1. Information on the Plan:

- Name of the Plan: Chemical Accident Prevention and Response Plan of …(3) located in …(4)

- Chemical Operating Facility:

- Location of Implementation.

- Managing Organization:

2. Information of the Evaluator:

Full Name: …

Position: ...

Agency: …

3. Evaluation Results (member of the Review Board signs in the selected box):

4. Comments:

4.1 Contents Meeting Requirements:

……………………………………………………………………………………

4.2 Contents Needing Amendments and Additions

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Note:

⁽¹⁾Name of the authority approving the Plan;

⁽²⁾ Province/City where the Agency Approving the Plan has its main office;

⁽³⁾Name of the project or chemical facility;

⁽⁴⁾Name of the organization/individual managing the project or chemical facility.

Model 03d: Report on the Implementation of the Review Board's Requirements

Sample 03d

REPORT

Implementation Results of the Review Board's Requirements for the Chemical Accident Prevention and Response Plan

Respectfully submitted to: …(3)…

Name of Organization/Individual: …(1)…

Main office address: ………………………………………………………..…….

Telephone: : …Fax:

Project/Chemical Operating Facility: …

Location of Implementation: …

Information about Investment Certificate/Registration for Operation…

Based on Notification ……. of …….(3) regarding the results of reviewing the Chemical Accident Prevention and Response Plan of …(4) located in …(1), …(1) reports on the implementation of the Review Board's requirements as follows:

………………..

…(1) reports and requests …….(3) to consider, organize inspection, and approve the Chemical Accident Prevention and Response Plan of …(4) located in …(1)./..

Note:

⁽¹⁾ Name of the Organization or Individual in Charge of the Project or Chemical Facility;

⁽²⁾ Province/City where the Agency Approving the Plan has its main office;

⁽³⁾ Name of the Agency Reviewing the Plan;

⁽⁴⁾ Name of the Project or Chemical Facility.

Model 03đ. Form for Minutes and Report on the Inspection Results of the Review Board

Model 03đ-1

RECORD

Inspection of the Implementation of the Review Board's Requirements for the Chemical Accident Prevention and Response Plan of Project …(3) located in …(4)

Pursuant to the Chemical Law No. 69/2025/QH15;

Pursuant to Decree No. … of the Government detailing and providing implementation measures for certain provisions of the Law on Chemicals concerning the development of the chemical industry and chemical safety and security;

Based on Circular No. … dated ... month … year … issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade detailing certain measures to implement the Law on Chemicals and Decree No. … dated ... month … year … of the Government detailing and providing guidance on certain provisions of the Law on Chemicals concerning the development of the chemical industry and chemical safety and security;

Based on Decision No. … dated … day … month … year … of … establishing the Review Board for the Plan for Preventing and Responding to Chemical Incidents of chemical operation facilities;

(Other relevant legal bases)

Considering the Report …of …(4) on the implementation results of the Review Board's requirements for the Chemical Accident Prevention and Response Plan;

The Review Board for the Chemical Accident Prevention and Response Plan has conducted inspections of the implementation of the Review Board's requirements for the Chemical Accident Prevention and Response Plan of Project …(3) located in …(4)

I. General Information

1.1. Inspection Time: …

1.2. Inspection Location: …

1.3. Participants

a) Review Board:

Number of present members: … members.

Number of absent members: … members. Specifically: …

b) Representative of the investor: …

c) Representative of the consulting unit (if any)

II. Information about the project/facility engaged in chemical activities

- Project: …

- Location: …

- Investor:...

- Management and operation unit: …

- Main office: …

- …(4) was granted a business registration certificate …

- Other information (if any).

IV. Content of Inspection

3.1. Inspection of the Implementation of the Review Board's Requirements

(Specify contents meeting requirements; contents not meeting requirements, needing supplementation and amendment (if any))

3.2. Summary of Evaluation Results of the Review Board

- Number of Review Board members participating in voting: … members.

- Number of Approval Plan Votes: ……… votes.

- Number of Approval Plan Votes but Require Amendments and Additions: …votes.

- Number of Non-Approval Plan Votes: …votes.

V. Conclusion

1. The Review Board recommends approval/non-approval of the Chemical Accident Prevention and Response Plan of …(3) located in …….(4)

2. Requirements for …….(4) - Column (7): Land area in land allocation decisions, lease decisions, or documents of the competent authority or actual land area managed and used (applicable to assets that are buildings and land).

The inspection ended at …The content of the Minutes was agreed upon by …participants. The Minutes were printed in …copies (....... )./.

Note:

⁽¹⁾Name of the authority approving the Plan;

⁽²⁾ Province/City where the Agency Approving the Plan has its main office;

⁽³⁾Name of the project or chemical facility;

⁽⁴⁾Name of the organization/individual managing the project or chemical facility.

Model 03đ-2

REPORT

Inspection Results of the Review Board

On the Implementation of the Review Board's Requirements for the Chemical Accident Prevention and Response Plan of Project …(3) located in …(4)

Pursuant to the Chemical Law No. 69/2025/QH15;

Pursuant to Decree No. … of the Government detailing and providing implementation measures for certain provisions of the Law on Chemicals concerning the development of the chemical industry and chemical safety and security;

Pursuant to Circular No. … dated ... month … year … of the Minister of Industry and Trade detailing certain implementation measures for the Law on Chemicals and Decree No. … dated ... month … year … of the Government detailing and providing implementation measures for certain provisions of the Law on Chemicals concerning the development of the chemical industry and chemical safety and security;

Based on Decision No. … dated … day … month … year … of … establishing the Review Board for the Plan for Preventing and Responding to Chemical Incidents of chemical operation facilities;

(Other relevant legal bases)

Considering the Report …of …(4) on the implementation results of the Review Board's requirements for the Chemical Accident Prevention and Response Plan;

The Review Board for the Chemical Accident Prevention and Response Plan has conducted actual inspections of the implementation of the Review Board's requirements for the Chemical Accident Prevention and Response Plan of …(3) located in …….(4)

I. General Information

1.1. Inspection Time: …

1.2. Inspection Location: …

1.3. Participants

a) Review Board:

Number of present members: … members.

Number of absent members: … members. Specifically: …

 b) Representative of the Investor: …

c) Representative of the consulting unit (if any)

II. Information about the project/facility engaged in chemical activities

- Project: …

- Location: …

- Investor:...

- Management and operation unit: …

- Main office: …

- …(4) was granted a business registration certificate …

- Other information (if any).

III. Inspection Results

3.1. Summary of Opinions from Members of the Review Board

- Contents Meeting Requirements

- Contents Not Meeting Requirements, Needing Supplementation and Amendment - Column (7): Land area in land allocation decisions, lease decisions, or documents of the competent authority or actual land area managed and used (applicable to assets that are buildings and land).

3.2. Summary of Evaluation Results of the Review Board

- Number of Review Board members participating in voting: … members.

- Number of Approval Plan Votes: ……… votes.

- Number of Approval Plan Votes but Require Amendments and Additions: …votes.

- Number of Non-Approval Plan Votes: …votes.

IV. Conclusion

1. The Review Board recommends approval/non-approval of the Chemical Accident Prevention and Response Plan of …(3) located in …….(4)

2. Requirements for …….(4) - Column (7): Land area in land allocation decisions, lease decisions, or documents of the competent authority or actual land area managed and used (applicable to assets that are buildings and land).

Above is the Review Board's Report on the Inspection Results of the Implementation of the Review Board's Requirements for the Chemical Accident Prevention and Response Plan of …(3) located in …….(4)./..

Note:

⁽¹⁾Name of the authority approving the Plan;

⁽²⁾ Province/City where the Agency Approving the Plan has its main office;

⁽³⁾Name of the project or chemical facility;

⁽⁴⁾Name of the organization/individual managing the project or chemical facility.

Model 03e: Stamp of Authentication on the Cover Page of the Approved Chemical Accident Prevention and Response Plan

Sample 03e

AUTHENTICATION

…(1)…authenticates

Chemical Accident Prevention and Response Plan of

Project …located in …

Address: …

Has been approved pursuant to Decision No…/QĐ-...

dated …month …year 202... of …(2)…

Hanoi, …day …month …year 202...

Note:

⁽¹⁾ Name of the Agency Reviewing the Plan;

⁽²⁾ Head of the Agency Approving the Plan.

REGULATIONS ON THE CERTIFICATE DESIGN FOR OUTSTANDING RURAL INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS

MODEL REPORT ON THE ORGANIZATION OF DRILLS FOR CHEMICAL ACCIDENT RESPONSE

(Attached to Circular No. 02/2026/TT-BCT dated January 17, 2026

issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade)

Form 04

COMPANY …

REPORT

DRILL FOR CHEMICAL ACCIDENT RESPONSE

OF COMPANY …

Address: …

…, month ……… year …

REPORT

DRILL FOR CHEMICAL ACCIDENT RESPONSE

OF COMPANY …

Address: …

REPRESENTATIVE OF COMPANY

(Signature, stamp)

…, month ……… year …

REPORT ON THE ORGANIZATION

OF CHEMICAL ACCIDENT RESPONSE DRILL IN YEAR ….

I. BASIS

II. OBJECTIVES AND REQUIREMENTS

1. Purpose of Organizing the Drill for Chemical Accident Response

2. Requirements

3. Time and Location of the Drill

3.1. Time:

3.2. Location

4. Drill Scenario

4.1. Assumption Scenario:

4.2. Chemical Accident Response Procedure

III. PREPARATION FOR THE DRILL

1. List of Participants in the Drill

2. List of Equipment for the Drill

3. Training Exercises for Response Teams

IV. DRILL IMPLEMENTATION

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