Circular No. 42/2025/TT-BCT issues the list of products, goods, and services required to register contracts according to templates and general trading conditions for the purpose of protecting consumer rights nationwide. This document provides detailed regulations on entities that must comply.
Scope of application
["National Competition Commission", "People's Committees of Provinces and Central Cities", "Other Relevant Organizations and Individuals"]
Key points
- "Organizations and individuals" → must register contracts according to templates and general trading conditions for the products, goods, and services specified in the list → Article 2
- "National Competition Commission", "People's Committees of Provinces and Central Cities" → are responsible for guiding and supervising the implementation of registering contracts according to templates and general trading conditions → not specifically mentioned in the document
- This Circular takes effect from July 1, 2025 → Article 3
- This document applies nationwide → Article 1
- The list of products, goods, and services required to register contracts according to templates and general trading conditions is issued together with this Circular → Article 2
🌐 Social impact of this document
- "Consumers" benefit from the protection of their rights through the registration of contracts according to templates and general trading conditions.
- "Business organizations and individuals" are responsible for complying with the regulations on registering contracts according to templates and general trading conditions.
- The National Competition Commission and People's Committees of Provinces and Central Cities have additional responsibilities to guide and supervise the implementation.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Which organizations must register contracts according to templates?
"Organizations and individuals" conducting business in the products, goods, and services specified in the list must register contracts according to templates and general trading conditions.
When does this Circular take effect?
Circular No. 42/2025/TT-BCT takes effect from July 1, 2025.
Which agencies are responsible for guiding the registration of contracts?
"National Competition Commission" and "People's Committees of Provinces and Central Cities" have this responsibility.
What list of products must register contracts according to templates?
The list is issued together with Circular No. 42/2025/TT-BCT.
Full text
CIRCULAR
Issuing the List of Products, Goods, and Services Required to Register Standardized Contracts and General Trading Conditions
standard contract, general transaction conditions
Pursuant to the Government Organization Law on February 18, 2025;
Pursuant to the Law on Legislative Documents promulgation dated February 19, 2025; 19 February 2025;
Pursuant to the Consumer Protection Law dated June 20, 2023;
Pursuant to Decree No. 40/2025/NĐ-CP dated February 26, 2025, of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;
Pursuant to Decree No. 146/2025/NĐ-CP dated June 12, 2025 of the Government on decentralization and delegation in the field of industry and trade;
Pursuant to Decree No. 146/2025/NĐ-CP dated June 12, 2025 of the Government on decentralization and delegation of authority in the fields of industry and trade;
At the proposal of the Chairman of the National Competition Commission;
The Minister of Industry and Trade issues this Circular on the List of Products, Goods, and Services Required to Register Standardized Contracts and General Trading Conditions.
Article 1. Scope of Regulation and Applicability
1. This Circular promulgates the List of Products, Goods, and Services Required to Register Standardized Contracts and General Trading Conditions as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 28 of the Consumer Protection Law for nationwide application.
2. The applicability of this Circular includes:
a) National Competition Commission;
b) People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities;
c) Other relevant organizations and individuals.
Article 2. List of Products, Goods, and Services Required to Register Standardized Contracts and General Trading Conditions
This Circular hereby promulgates the List of Products, Goods, and Services Required to Register Standardized Contracts and General Trading Conditions as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 28 of the Consumer Protection Law.
Article 3. Effectiveness
This Circular takes effect from July 1, 2025./.
DEPUTY MINISTER
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