From July 1, 2026, high-risk products and goods will be required to undergo traceability before being circulated on the market. The new regulation requires businesses to proactively standardize data and connect systems to meet the implementation roadmap.

From July 1st, 2026, Circular No. 31 of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, regulating the traceability of products and goods under the Ministry's management, will officially come into effect. Accordingly, products and goods with a high level of risk will be required to implement traceability through the VeriGoods product traceability system or an internal traceability system connected to VeriGoods.

According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the new regulations aim to strengthen the ability to control the origin of goods, enhance market transparency, and protect consumer rights in the process of selecting and using products.

To implement this regulation, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has launched the VeriGoods product traceability system at verigoods.vn. This platform receives, stores, manages, and connects traceability data updated by businesses, and also generates codes for displaying, searching, and sharing information.

Developed and researched from the end of December 2025 to the end of May 2026, the VeriGoods system has verified over 1 million product codes. This result shows that the traceability database is gradually being formed, creating a foundation for the synchronized implementation of new regulations.

Businesses must identify products and declare traceability data before goods are released into the market. The information that needs to be updated includes product name, origin, image, manufacturer or distributor, brand, trademark, production batch number, expiration date, and applicable quality standards.

For imported goods, businesses must provide additional information about the importer and the official distributor in Vietnam (if any).

Businesses can choose to declare directly on the VeriGoods system or use an internal traceability system. If using a private system, businesses must ensure connectivity with the Ministry of Industry and Trade's system and meet requirements for information security and cybersecurity.

Through this system, consumers can look up basic product information free of charge, such as product name, image, manufacturer or distributor, business address, brand, production batch number, serial number, and expiration date (if available).

Beyond simply searching for information, consumers can also report inaccurate or dishonest information to the Ministry of Industry and Trade or other competent authorities, in accordance with consumer protection laws.

Besides the mandatory product categories, the Circular also encourages traders to participate in traceability on a voluntary basis to enhance transparency and product identification in the market.

Businesses that voluntarily implement traceability will be given a "blue checkmark" indicating the application of traceability on the VeriGoods platform. This mark can be used on products, packaging, product brochures, and e-commerce platforms for the duration of its validity.

In addition, businesses receive priority technical support during the system connection process and have the opportunity to be promoted and advertised in product launch programs or on mass media organized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

According to the implementation roadmap, from July 1, 2026, traders will register accounts, receive identification codes, and verify product information on the system. From January 1, 2027, full traceability must be implemented before applicable products and goods are released into the market.

For newly established businesses or those commencing production and business operations after January 1, 2027, traceability regulations must be implemented from the start of operations.

To ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data, the Ministry of Industry and Trade will conduct inspections and monitoring during the system's operation. In case of detecting signs of violations, security risks, or at the request of competent state agencies, the traceability code may be temporarily suspended.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade will also revoke the display of traceability information on the system for cases where inaccurate or dishonest information is provided; information about products and goods is distorted; data is not maintained or updated as required; or there is a conclusion of violation by a competent state agency.

The implementation of traceability for high-risk products and goods, along with the synchronized operation of the VeriGoods system, is expected to contribute to enhancing market transparency, strengthening the ability to monitor the origin of goods, supporting businesses in building brand reputation, and creating additional tools to protect consumer rights in the context of increasingly digitalized commerce.

Source: Vietnam.vn