Decision No. 42/2007/QĐ-BYT on delegating the function of cosmetic management to the Management Board of the Lao Bao Special Economic Zone - Trade and Industry Area, Quang Tri Province.

Decision No. 42/2007/QĐ-BYT delegates the function of cosmetic management to the Management Board of the Lao Bao Special Economic Zone - Trade and Industry Area. The document stipulates the responsibilities of the Management Board and requires organizations and individuals engaged in cosmetic business to publish quality standards with the competent authority.

Document No.42/2007/QĐ-BYT
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Health
Signed byCao Minh Quang — Thứ Trưởng
Updated19/06/2026
SectorHealth
FieldUncategorized
Issued date20/07/2007
Effective date05/08/2008
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 42/2007/QĐ-BYT delegates the function of cosmetic management to the Management Board of the Lao Bao Special Economic Zone - Trade and Industry Area. The document stipulates the responsibilities of the Management Board and requires organizations and individuals engaged in cosmetic business to publish quality standards with the competent authority.

Scope of application

Management Board of the Lao Bao Special Economic Zone - Trade and Industry Area; organizations and individuals engaged in cosmetic business in this area

Key points

  • The Management Board of the Lao Bao Special Economic Zone - Trade and Industry Area is authorized to perform the function of cosmetic management (Article 1).
  • Organizations and individuals engaged in cosmetic business must publish quality standards for cosmetics with the Management Board and commit to being responsible for product quality (Article 3).
  • Bringing cosmetics from the Lao Bao Special Economic Zone - Trade and Industry Area into the domestic market must comply with current regulations of Vietnamese law regarding imported foreign cosmetics (Article 4).
  • The Management Board shall cooperate with the Department of Health of Quang Tri Province to guide, inspect, and audit cosmetic business activities in this area (Article 2).
  • The Management Board must coordinate with the levels of Quang Tri Province's government and relevant agencies to combat smuggling and illegal trade in cosmetics related to the activities of the Lao Bao Special Economic Zone - Trade and Industry Area (Article 2).

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Strengthening the management of cosmetic quality in the special economic and trade zone, protecting consumer rights.
  • Reducing the burden on the Ministry of Health in managing cosmetics in this area.
  • It may create barriers for businesses that do not comply with the regulations on publishing quality standards.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What responsibilities does the Management Board of the Lao Bao Special Economic Zone - Trade and Industry Area have in managing cosmetics?

The Management Board must perform the function of cosmetic management, coordinate with the Department of Health of Quang Tri Province to guide, inspect, and audit cosmetic business activities in this area (Article 2).

What must organizations and individuals engaged in cosmetic business do when bringing products into the domestic market?

Must comply with current regulations of Vietnamese law regarding imported foreign cosmetics (Article 4).

What tasks does the Management Board of the Lao Bao Special Economic Zone - Trade and Industry Area have in combating smuggling?

Coordinate with the levels of Quang Tri Province's government and relevant agencies to enforce anti-smuggling measures, trade in smuggled goods, and illegal trade in cosmetics related to the activities of the Lao Bao Special Economic Zone - Trade and Industry Area (Article 2).

Full text

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

Number: 42/2007/QĐ-BYT

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

Independence - Freedom - Happiness

Hanoi, November 20, 2007

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the delegation of cosmetics management functions to the Management Board of the Lao Bao Special Economic Zone and Special Trade Zone, Quang Tri Province

Decision No. 42/2007/QĐ-BYT

THE MINISTER OF HEALTH

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

Pursuant to Decree No. 179/2004/NĐ-CP dated October 21, 2004 of the Government stipulating state management over product quality;

Pursuant to Decision No. 11/2005/QĐ-TTg dated January 12, 2005 of the Prime Minister promulgating the operational regulations of the Lao Bao Special Economic Zone and Special Trade Zone, Quang Tri Province;

Considering the proposal of the People's Committee of Quang Tri Province at Official Letter No. 2442/UBND-TM dated September 28, 2007 regarding the delegation of cosmetic inspection authority at the Lao Bao Special Economic Zone and Special Trade Zone, Quang Tri Province;

Considering the proposal of the Director of the Vietnam Drug Administration;

DECISION:

Article 1. The Ministry of Health delegates to the Management Board of the Lao Bao Special Economic Zone and Special Trade Zone, Quang Tri Province, the function of managing cosmetics within the Lao Bao Special Economic Zone and Special Trade Zone, Quang Tri Province.

Article 2. The Management Board of the Lao Bao Special Economic Zone and Special Trade Zone shall coordinate with the Department of Health of Quang Tri Province to organize guidance, inspection, and supervision of cosmetic business activities within the Lao Bao Special Economic Zone and Special Trade Zone, Quang Tri Province.

The Management Board of the Lao Bao Special Economic Zone and Special Trade Zone shall be responsible for coordinating with provincial authorities and relevant agencies in effectively implementing anti-smuggling measures, preventing the sale of smuggled goods, and illegal trade of cosmetics products related to the operation of the Lao Bao Special Economic Zone and Special Trade Zone, Quang Tri Province.

Article 3. Organizations and individuals engaged in cosmetic business within the Lao Bao Special Economic Zone and Special Trade Zone must declare the quality standards of their cosmetics to the Management Board of the Lao Bao Special Economic Zone and Special Trade Zone, Quang Tri Province, and commit to full responsibility for the quality of the cosmetics they sell.

Article 4. The introduction of cosmetics from the Lao Bao Special Economic Zone and Special Trade Zone into the domestic market for business purposes must comply with current Vietnamese laws governing imported foreign cosmetics.

Article 5. The Standard Measurement Quality Control Department shall be responsible for organizing and guiding the implementation of the Regulations adopted herein.

Article 6. The Heads of the Office, Inspectorate General of the Ministry of Health, Director of the Vietnam Drug Administration, Director of the Department of Health of Quang Tri Province, and Head of the Management Board of the Lao Bao Special Economic Zone and Special Trade Zone, Quang Tri Province, are responsible for enforcing this Decision.

DEPUTY MINISTER

DEPUTY MINISTER

(signed)

Cao Minh Quang

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