ASEAN MedTech Insights
Unlocking Vietnam's MedTech Market: A Pure Global Deep Dive on Critical Labeling and Language Regulations for ASEAN Success.
27 Aug 2025
This episode of ASEAN MedTech Insights tackles one of the most significant hurdles for medical technology companies entering Vietnam: the country's strict and specific labeling and language regulations. We demystify the requirements under key decrees like Decree 98/2021/ND-CP, providing a clear path to compliance for foreign manufacturers. We break down the practical solutions that successful companies use, focusing on the accepted practice of supplementary labeling. Learn what mandatory information must be translated into Vietnamese and how to manage the critical Instructions for Use (IFU) to avoid your products being held at customs. This is a must-listen for any regulatory affairs professional, exporter, or business leader looking to succeed in the vibrant Vietnamese market. A specific case: Imagine this. Your state-of-the-art medical device, fully compliant in Europe and the US, is stuck at a Vietnamese port. The shipment is delayed, storage costs are mounting, and your local partner is frustrated. The reason is a simple missing Vietnamese-language sticker and a non-translated user manual. This common, costly scenario is entirely avoidable, and we explain how. What you'll learn in this episode: 1. What is the single mandatory language for all medical device labels in Vietnam? 2. Can I use a sticker on my original packaging to meet local requirements, and what are the rules? 3. What specific information must be included on a compliant Vietnamese label? 4. Are English Instructions for Use (IFU) ever acceptable, or must they always be translated? 5. What is the most common labeling mistake that causes customs delays for MedTech companies in Vietnam? 6. How does Decree 98/2021/ND-CP fundamentally change the labeling strategy for market entry? 7. Who is legally responsible for ensuring the label is correct before the product reaches the end-user? 8. Are there any exceptions for electronic or online user manuals? Pure Global offers end-to-end regulatory consulting solutions for MedTech and IVD companies, combining local expertise with advanced AI and data tools to streamline global market access. We act as your local representative to ensure your market entry is smooth, compliant, and successful. To avoid common pitfalls and accelerate your growth in Vietnam and beyond, contact our experts at [email protected] or visit us at https://pureglobal.com/.
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