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Vietnam labeling rules 2026 (Decree 37/2026): origin label, Vietnamese sub-label

Vietnam's Decree 37/2026, in force since 23 January 2026, brings the labeling rules of Decree 43/2017 and Decree 111/2021 into one text and tightens origin labeling for customs clearance. Imported goods need origin on the original physical label, and any mandatory content not in Vietnamese must be added on a supplementary Vietnamese label.

Checked against official sources: 2026-10

At a glance

LawDecree 37/2026/ND-CP, in force 23 January 2026, consolidating Decree 43/2017 and Decree 111/2021
Basic contentName of the goods, name and address of the responsible organization or individual, origin, plus items by product type
FoodQuantity, production date, expiry date and warnings where applicable
Origin at customsThe original physical label must show origin for customs inspection and clearance
Origin wording"Made in", "Manufactured in", "Country of manufacture", "Origin", "Manufactured by", "Produced in" or "Product of" plus the country
Origin not knownThe place of final finishing, such as "Assembled in", "Bottled in", "Mixed in", "Packed in" or "Labeled in"
Origin stickerIf the original label lacks origin, the foreign manufacturer may fix a secure, clear, visible origin sticker before import
VietnameseMandatory content missing in Vietnamese goes on a supplementary Vietnamese label matching the original; the original label is kept

What changed in 2026

Decree 37/2026 implements the 2025 amendment to Vietnam's Law on Quality of Goods and Products and took effect on 23 January 2026. Its chapter on labeling consolidates Decree 43/2017, which had applied since 1 June 2017, and the amendments of Decree 111/2021. The draft was notified to the WTO as G/TBT/N/VNM/356 in August 2025.

The main change for exporters is at the border: the original physical label must show origin information for customs inspection and clearance. Vietnam Customs has expanded its role in checking labels, both to apply preferential tariffs where they are claimed and to prevent origin fraud.

Vietnam label checklist for exporters

Origin wording, stickers and Vietnamese labels

Origin is written with "Made in", "Manufactured in", "Country of manufacture", "Origin", "Manufactured by", "Produced in" or "Product of" followed by the country, and country names may be abbreviated under TCVN 7217-1, such as "US" or "USA". If the origin cannot be determined, the label names the place of final finishing with words such as "Assembled in", "Bottled in", "Mixed in", "Finished in", "Packed in" or "Labeled in".

If the original label does not show origin, the foreign manufacturer may fix an origin sticker before importation that is secure, clear, accurate and easy to see. If the label does not fully show the manufacturer's or responsible entity's name and address, that information goes in an attached document or the shipping documents. Imported food whose label lacks mandatory content in Vietnamese, or shows it only partly, needs a supplementary Vietnamese label that matches the original, and the original label stays on the goods.

Step by step

  1. Check that the original label shows origin with an accepted phrase, such as "Made in" plus the country.
  2. If it does not, fix a secure origin sticker at the factory before shipping.
  3. Put the manufacturer's name and address on the label, or in an attached document or the shipping documents.
  4. For food, show quantity, production date, expiry date and any warnings.
  5. Agree with the Vietnamese importer on the supplementary Vietnamese label, keeping the original label.

Documents you usually need

Common problems and how to avoid them

The original label has no country of origin.

What to do: Fix a secure, clear and visible origin sticker before importation, as allowed for the foreign manufacturer.

The origin is written only as a flag or a city name.

What to do: Use an accepted phrase such as "Made in" or "Product of" followed by the country.

The manufacturer's address is missing from the label.

What to do: Give the manufacturer's or responsible entity's name and address in an attached document or the shipping documents.

The Vietnamese label differs from the original label.

What to do: Make the supplementary Vietnamese label match the original, and keep the original label on the goods.

Sources

  1. Vietnam Tightens Origin-Labeling Requirements for Customs Clearance (VM2026-0038, 26 August 2026) USDA FAS report, copy hosted by Chilealimentos
  2. Vietnam - Labeling/Marking Requirements International Trade Administration

Rules change often. This note is practical guidance based on the sources above, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the authority, your importer or a licensed customs broker before you ship.

Port codes by country

Vietnam port codes (UN/LOCODE)
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Common questions

What is Decree 37/2026 in Vietnam?

The decree that implements the 2025 amendment to the Law on Quality of Goods and Products; in force on 23 January 2026, it brings together the labeling rules of Decree 43/2017 and Decree 111/2021.

How must origin be shown on goods imported into Vietnam?

On the original physical label, with a phrase such as "Made in", "Produced in" or "Product of" followed by the country.

Can I add an origin sticker to goods for Vietnam?

Yes. If the original label lacks origin, the foreign manufacturer may fix a secure, clear and visible origin sticker before importation.

Do imported goods in Vietnam need a Vietnamese label?

Yes. Mandatory content that is not in Vietnamese goes on a supplementary Vietnamese label that matches the original, and the original label is kept.

What must a food label show in Vietnam?

The name, the responsible organization's name and address, origin, quantity, production date, expiry date and warnings where applicable.

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