Decree No. 68/2009/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing Clause 7 of Article 4 of Decree No. 37/2006/NĐ-CP dated April 4, 2006 of the Government detailing the Law on Trade regarding trade promotion activities.

Decree No. 68/2009/NĐ-CP amends regulations on trade promotion activities, prohibiting the use of human medicinal products for promotional purposes except in the case of pharmaceutical business operations. The Decree takes effect from October 1, 2009.

Document No.68/2009/NĐ-CP
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityMinistry of Industry and Trade
Signed byNguyễn Tấn Dũng — Thủ tướng
Updated27/06/2026
SectorIndustry and Trade
FieldUncategorized
Issued date06/08/2009
Effective date01/10/2009
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 68/2009/NĐ-CP amends regulations on trade promotion activities, prohibiting the use of human medicinal products for promotional purposes except in the case of pharmaceutical business operations. The Decree takes effect from October 1, 2009.

Scope of application

Organizations and individuals participating in trade promotion activities, particularly traders engaged in pharmaceutical business operations.

Key points

  • General: The Decree amends regulations on trade promotion activities.
  • shall not use human medicinal products for promotional purposes (except in the case of pharmaceutical business operations): Traders, organizations, and individuals participating in trade promotion activities.
  • Effective date: October 1, 2009.
  • Condition: Human medicinal products may only be used for promotional purposes when engaging in pharmaceutical business operations.
  • Effective period: The Decree takes effect from October 1, 2009.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Reduces the risk of improper use of human medicinal products, protecting public health.
  • Negative impact: May cause difficulties for businesses in organizing trade promotion activities.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who does this Decree apply to?

This Decree applies to organizations and individuals participating in trade promotion activities, particularly traders engaged in pharmaceutical business operations.

Can human medicinal products be used for promotional purposes?

Human medicinal products shall not be used for promotional purposes except in the case of pharmaceutical business operations.

When does this Decree take effect?

This Decree takes effect from October 1, 2009.

What are the conditions for using human medicinal products for promotional purposes?

Human medicinal products may only be used for promotional purposes when engaging in pharmaceutical business operations.

Which provision of Decree No. 37/2006/NĐ-CP does this Decree amend?

This Decree amends Clause 7 of Article 4 of Decree No. 37/2006/NĐ-CP.

Full text

THE GOVERNMENT

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

NUMBER: 68/2009/NĐ-CP
HA NOI, AUGUST 6, 2009

DECREE

AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CLAUSE 7 OF ARTICLE 4 OF THE DECREE NO. 37/2006/NĐ-CP OF APRIL 4, 2006 ISSUED BY THE GOVERNMENT ON THE DETAILING OF THE COMMERCE LAW REGARDING PROMOTION ACTIVITIES IN COMMERCE

AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CLAUSE 7 OF ARTICLE 4 OF THE DECREE NO. 37/2006/NĐ-CP OF APRIL 4, 2006 ISSUED BY THE GOVERNMENT ON THE DETAILING OF THE COMMERCE LAW REGARDING PROMOTION ACTIVITIES IN COMMERCE AS FOLLOWS:

 _______________________

THE GOVERNMENT

Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated December 25, 2001;

Pursuant to the Law on Trade dated June 14, 2005;

Considering the proposal of the Minister of Industry and Trade,

DECREE:

Article 1. "7. SHALL NOT USE DRUGS FOR TREATING HUMAN BEINGS, EVEN THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN PERMITTED TO CIRCULATE FOR PROMOTION, EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF PROMOTION TO PHARMACEUTICAL BUSINESS ENTITIES."

THIS DECREE SHALL TAKE EFFECT FROM OCTOBER 1, 2009.

Article 2. Effectiveness

THE MINISTERS, HEADS OF GOVERNMENTAL MINISTRIES, HEADS OF GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, CHAIRMEN OF PROVINCE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEES AND CITY PEOPLE'S COMMITTEES UNDER THE CENTRAL AUTHORITY, AND RELEVANT ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THIS DECREE./.

Article 3. Responsibility for Implementation

The Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government agencies, Chairpersons of provincial People's Committees under the central government, and relevant organizations and individuals shall be responsible for implementing this Decree./.

PRIME MINISTER
PRIME MINISTER
(Signed)
Nguyen Tan Dung
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