Is it possible to not show the origin of goods on labels in Vietnam?

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Question date: 25/11/2022

Is it possible to not show the origin of goods on labels in Vietnam? Is address of the entity on the label abbreviated in Vietnam?

Hello, our company designs goods labels, but due to small products, the above labels cannot put the content of the origin of goods into it, is it possible? Please advise.

    • 1. Is it possible to not show the origin of goods on labels in Vietnam?

      Pursuant to Article 10 of Decree 43/2017/ND-CP as amended by Clause 5, Article 1 of Decree 111/2021/ND-CP, which stipulates mandatory information to be shown on label as follows:

      1. Goods label of goods circulated in Vietnam shall present the following contents in Vietnamese language:

      a) Name of the goods;

      b) Name and address of the entity responsible for the goods (hereinafter referred to as "responsible entity");

      c) Origins of goods;

      In case of unknown origin of good, the country in which the last stage of finishing the goods is performed;

      d) Other mandatory information shall be displayed on the label according to the characteristics of the goods prescribed in Appendix I issued together with this Decree and relevant regulations.

      If the goods have the characteristics of multiple categories in the Appendix I issued together with this Decree and not governed by any other relevant legislative documents, the responsible for entity shall, according to the primary use of the goods, determine the suitable category of goods and include information accordingly. If the surface area of the goods is not enough for all mandatory information on the label, the information prescribed in Points a, b, and c Clause 1 of this Article shall be given priority, the information prescribed in Point d Clause 1 of this Article shall be shown in the booklet of the goods. This must be specified on the label.

      2. The following information on the original label of goods imported into Vietnam must be written in Vietnamese or foreign language while following customs clearance procedures:

      a) Name of the goods;

      c) Origin of the goods; In case of unknown origin of goods, the country from which the last stage of finishing the goods is performed;

      c) The name or abbreviated name of the manufacturer or the entity responsible for the goods in the foreign country;

      c1) If the original label does not contain the full name and address of the manufacturer or the responsible for entity in the foreign country, this information shall be fully presented in the attached documents of the goods;

      c2) If the original labels of goods imported into Vietnam are written in a foreign language as prescribed in Points a, b, c Clause 2 of this Article, after completing the customs clearance procedure and transfer goods to storage, the importer shall add Vietnamese labels as prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article before putting such goods into circulation in domestic market.

      3. Goods labels of exports shall be presented according to the law of import country.

      a) Information about origins written on labels of exports shall comply with the regulations prescribed in Clause 1 Article 15 of this Decree;

      b) Information on labels of exports shall comply with the regulation in Clause 2 Article 18 of this Decree;

      4. The Minister of Science and Technology shall elaborate the mandatory information on labels of the goods prescribed in Point d Clause 1 of this Article on electronic media.

      Thus, according to the above provisions, in any case, whether the size of the goods is enough or not enough to show all the contents, the content of the origin of the goods must be shown on the goods label in Vietnam.

      Goods of a small business that cannot show all the contents on the label are still required to have the origin of the goods.

      2. Is address of the entity on the label abbreviated in Vietnam?

      According to Article 12 of Decree 43/2017/ND-CP as amended by Clause 6, Article 1 of Decree 111/2021/ND-CP, Name and address of entity responsible for the good are as follows:

      1. The name and address of the entity on the label shall not be abbreviated.

      2. For domestically manufactured goods, their labels must show the name of the entity and the address of the manufacturer.

      a) The manufacturer being a member of a company, general company, group, union, and another organization shall be entitled to bear name or name and address, and other information of such organization on the label with its consent.

      b) In case of goods with same brand name to be manufactured in multiple manufacturers, the entity responsible for the goods is entitled to label its name and address provided that the quality of goods is considered conformable with quality standards which has been declared or registered for circulation and the traceability is guaranteed.

      3. For goods imported for sale in Vietnam, their labels must show the name and address of the manufacturer and the name and address of the importer.

      In case of goods being medical equipment manufactured in Vietnam or imported for circulation in Vietnam, their labels must show the name and address of the equipment owner and the name and address of the registration number holder. If the medical equipment has not had registration number, write the name and address of the owner of medical equipment and the name and address of the import license holder.

      4. For goods imported into Vietnam by organizations or individuals acting as sale agents directly for foreign traders, their labels must show the name and address of the manufacturer and the name and address of the organization or individual acting as agents to sell such goods.

      5. For goods of which the label has been franchised out, apart from the information prescribed in Clauses 2, 3 and 4 of this Article, the name and address of the franchisor are also required.

      6. With regard to entity engaging in assembly, packing, or bottling, the name and address of such entity shall be presented, and the name or name and address and other information of the manufacturer shall also be presented before the assembly, packing, or bottling with the consent of the manufacturer.

      According to the regulations, name and address of the entity on the label shall not be abbreviated in Vietnam.

      Best Regards!

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