The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has officially launched the Traceability System at www.verigoods.vn, fulfilling one of the six pioneering tasks assigned by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the 2025 Industry and Trade Sector Conference held on December 19.
The system, operational from December 23, 2025, aims to enhance transparency in product information, serving as a bridge between businesses and consumers, thereby strengthening market trust.
By utilizing verification methods such as QR codes, consumers can easily identify genuine products, while businesses gain a tool to assert brand credibility and combat counterfeiting. The system mandates traceability for certain product groups starting January 1, 2026, as determined by the ministry based on risk assessments related to human health, environmental impact, and social safety.
The implementation follows a phased approach to ensure feasibility and minimize costs for businesses. It allows companies to declare and update information on raw material origins, production processes, and distribution according to standardized data formats. This also aids government agencies in monitoring, post-inspection, risk analysis, and violation handling.
Director of the MoIT's Domestic Market Management and Development Department, Tran Huu Linh, emphasized the importance of this shift from pre-inspection to focused post-inspection, aligning with administrative reform and digital transformation goals.
"Despite the rapid digital shift, many businesses, especially small and medium enterprises, face challenges in technology infrastructure and data management. The system is expected to provide technical support, creating a common ground for traceability capabilities, thus promoting synchronized digital transformation across the industry," said Mr Linh.
As consumer interest in product quality, safety, origin, and sustainability grows, the system offers transparent, accurate information, aiding responsible consumer decisions and fostering a healthy consumption culture and sustainable market development.
"Businesses are encouraged to proactively register product information and obtain verification codes as the system becomes operational. From January 1, 2026, the ministry's circular on traceability will require businesses dealing with high-risk goods, such as chemicals and industrial precursors, to comply, while encouraging other sectors to adopt the system," said Mr. Linh.
The ministry will continue collaborating with other ministries, localities, industry associations, and the business community to refine the system, conduct training, and provide usage guidance. Additionally, the ministry will review and complete the legal framework, standards, and regulations related to traceability.
The implementation of the traceability system not only meets immediate requirements as the Product Quality Law takes effect on January 1, 2026, but also lays a long-term foundation for building a transparent business environment, protecting consumer rights, and promoting sustainable socio-economic development.
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