2026 List of Veterinary Drugs Authorized for Circulation in Vietnam: How to Search and Verify Products

The list of veterinary drugs authorized for circulation is an important legal reference for checking the regulatory status of veterinary drug products in Vietnam, together with the relevant marketing authorization certificate, revocation decisions, and official information published by the competent veterinary authority.

As of 2026, Circular No. 18/2024/TT-BNNPTNT, effective from 13 January 2025, remains a key document for checking the List of Veterinary Drugs Authorized for Circulation in Vietnam and the List of Veterinary Drugs Prohibited from Use in Vietnam.

For broader regulatory matters such as product registration, renewal, amendments to marketing authorization certificates, imported veterinary drug dossiers, quality management, and product recalls, the Law on Veterinary Medicine and the current veterinary drug management regulations should also be reviewed. By 2026, these provisions had been amended and supplemented and were consolidated for easier reference in Consolidated Document No. 60/VBHN-BNNMT dated 5 June 2026 on veterinary drug management.

Under the current organizational structure, the competent specialized authority is the Department of Animal Health and Production under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. When referring to Circular No. 18/2024/TT-BNNPTNT, however, the name Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development should be retained because that was the ministry’s name when the Circular was issued.

Livestock producers, farm owners, and distributors should proactively verify registration numbers, marketing authorization information, and current product status before purchasing or using a veterinary drug rather than relying solely on information provided by dealers or suppliers.

Readers should always compare information against regulations and official data in force at the time of the search to ensure that the information remains current.

Key takeaways

• As of 2026, Circular No. 18/2024/TT-BNNPTNT remains a key legal document for checking the List of Veterinary Drugs Authorized for Circulation in Vietnam and the List of Veterinary Drugs Prohibited from Use in Vietnam.
• For broader veterinary drug regulatory issues such as registration, renewal, importation, and revocation, the Law on Veterinary Medicine, current amending regulations, and Consolidated Document No. 60/VBHN-BNNMT dated 5 June 2026 should also be reviewed.
• Searches should prioritize official sources published by the competent veterinary authority and should also include information on products that have been granted marketing authorization or had their authorization revoked.
• Registration numbers and information on a veterinary drug marketing authorization certificate are important for verifying a product, but a single registration number or an outdated list should not be relied upon in isolation.
• Veterinary drugs imported for ordinary commercial purposes generally need to meet the requirements for lawful circulation in Vietnam. The law also provides certain special cases in which products without a Vietnamese marketing authorization may be imported under a permit.
• If a product cannot be found in the source being searched, its authorization has expired, or there are indications that its authorization has been revoked, further verification should be completed before the product continues to be purchased, sold, or used.

Why Should Veterinary Drug Authorization Status Be Checked Proactively?

Legal and Food-Safety Risks Associated With Products That Are Not Properly Authorized

In ordinary veterinary drug trade and use, a product should have an appropriate legal status or other valid legal basis for circulation in Vietnam.

If a product does not have a valid marketing authorization, has had its authorization revoked, or falls within a prohibited category, continued sale or use may create legal risks depending on the specific conduct and circumstances.

Vietnamese law also provides certain exceptions for veterinary drugs that do not yet have a marketing authorization in Vietnam but are imported under a permit for specific purposes such as:

• Emergency prevention and control of animal disease;
• Testing;
• Field trials;
• Product-registration purposes;
• Scientific research;
• Exhibitions;
• Veterinary diagnosis or laboratory testing.

Products imported under these special circumstances may only be used for the purpose and under the conditions specified in the relevant permit. They should not be treated as veterinary drugs authorized for ordinary commercial circulation.

Therefore, “not found in one list file” should not automatically be equated with “illegal veterinary drug.”

The relevant question is whether the product has:

• A valid marketing authorization;
• An appropriate import or use permit; or
• Another legal basis allowing its use in the specific situation.

From a food-safety perspective, using the wrong product, target species, dose, route of administration, or withdrawal period may increase the risk of inappropriate residues in meat, eggs, milk, and other animal-derived foods.

Checking regulatory status is therefore only the first step. The user must also verify the specific product label, indication, and safety requirements.

Why Should Buyers Not Rely Only on Suppliers or Dealers?

The regulatory status of a product’s marketing authorization may change over time because of:

• Expiry;
• Renewal;
• Reissuance;
• Amendments to product information;
• Revocation.

Existing inventory may also create risk if the business does not regularly check the latest regulatory status before continuing to distribute or use the product.

Some products may have familiar trade names even though the registration information, manufacturer, or authorization status has changed compared with previous batches.

Buyers should therefore not rely solely on information provided by the seller.

If information on the product does not match official records, verification should preferably be sought from the competent veterinary authority or the entity responsible for the product registration.

A supplier may provide supporting documents or explanations, but the supplier should not be treated as the only source for determining regulatory status.

Users are also responsible for using veterinary drugs in accordance with the label, veterinary prescription, or appropriate professional guidance. The specific legal responsibilities of manufacturers, importers, distributors, and users depend on the conduct involved and the applicable regulations.

Proactive verification can reduce the risk of purchasing products with an inappropriate regulatory status and support more transparent veterinary drug management on farms.

What Is the List of Veterinary Drugs Authorized for Circulation?

What “Authorized for Circulation” Means and the Legal Framework Applicable in 2026

Veterinary drugs intended for ordinary circulation in Vietnam must satisfy the regulatory requirements under the Law on Veterinary Medicine and, where registration is required, have a valid veterinary drug marketing authorization in Vietnam.

As of 2026, Circular No. 18/2024/TT-BNNPTNT, effective from 13 January 2025, is a key document promulgating:

• The List of Veterinary Drugs Authorized for Circulation in Vietnam; and
• The List of Veterinary Drugs Prohibited from Use in Vietnam.

For other procedures and regulatory requirements such as registration, renewal, changes to product information, importation, quality management, or revocation, the Law on Veterinary Medicine and the veterinary drug management regulations currently in force should also be checked.

Consolidated Document No. 60/VBHN-BNNMT dated 5 June 2026 on veterinary drug management provides a useful consolidated source for reviewing provisions that had been amended and supplemented by the date of consolidation.

In addition to the lists issued under the Circular, the competent authority also compiles and publishes information on:

• Veterinary drug products that have been granted marketing authorization in Vietnam.
• Veterinary drug products whose marketing authorization has been revoked.

For this reason, checking a specific product should not be limited to searching an old list downloaded previously.

Current authorization data, revocation information, and other legal updates in force at the time of the search should also be reviewed.

Distinguishing Four Practical Regulatory Situations: Authorized for Circulation, Authorized for Use, Expired, and Prohibited

The categories below are provided to help farms and businesses distinguish common regulatory situations in practice. They do not represent the names of a single official classification system for marketing authorization status.

Status	Meaning	Practical implication
Authorized for circulation	The product has a valid marketing authorization and there is no identified revocation or prohibition affecting it	Sale and use must still comply with the label, target species, prescription requirements, and other applicable legal conditions
Authorized for use	The product is being used for the appropriate species, indication, route, dose, purpose, and applicable restrictions	Follow the label/package information, veterinary prescription, and professional requirements
Marketing authorization expired	The authorization has expired and renewal, reissuance, or another updated legal basis has not yet been confirmed	Do not continue treating the product as having valid authorization unless an updated legal basis is confirmed; check its regulatory status and the appropriate handling of existing inventory
Prohibited	The active substance or product falls within a scope in which its use is prohibited	It must not be used within the prohibited scope; violations may be subject to regulatory action

A product that is authorized for circulation is not automatically authorized for use in every animal species or for every purpose.

Conversely, expiration of a marketing authorization does not automatically turn a product into a “prohibited veterinary drug.”

It is important to distinguish among:

• Expiration;
• Revocation;
• Inclusion on a prohibited list.

If a marketing authorization has expired and there is no evidence of renewal, reissuance, a transitional provision, or another legal basis allowing continued circulation, the product should not continue to be purchased, sold, or independently used as though it still had valid authorization.

The applicable rules for handling existing stock, revocation information, and guidance from the competent authority or the entity responsible for product registration should be checked.

Prohibited veterinary drugs and issues involving expired authorization are examined separately in specialized Vietstock articles.

Which Authority Issues and Updates the Information?

Circular No. 18/2024/TT-BNNPTNT was issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, reflecting the government structure in place in 2024.

Under the current 2026 structure, the Department of Animal Health and Production under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is the specialized authority that should be prioritized when checking veterinary drug regulatory information.

Circular No. 18/2024/TT-BNNPTNT provides for the competent authority to compile and publish:

• Lists of products granted marketing authorization; and
• Lists of products whose marketing authorization has been revoked.

The Department’s website also provides a section for veterinary drugs that have been granted authorization for circulation in Vietnam, which can be used as one of the official sources for product verification at the time of the search.

Users should therefore review both the relevant legal lists and newer official regulatory data rather than relying only on secondary sources or files redistributed by third parties.

Understanding the Structure of Veterinary Drug Lists

Key Information Fields to Check

The data structure may differ among:

• Annexes to official lists;
• Marketing authorization records;
• Electronic databases.

When checking a product, useful fields for comparison commonly include:

• Trade name;
• Active ingredient or principal composition;
• Dosage form;
• Target animal species or production group;
• Indication or authorized scope of use;
• Product registration holder or responsible entity;
• Manufacturer;
• Registration number or marketing authorization information;
• Current authorization status;
• Domestic/imported origin when this information is available.

Not every field should be expected to appear in a single list file.

For regulatory verification, particular attention should be given to:

• Product name;
• Active ingredient;
• Registration holder and manufacturer;
• Registration number or marketing authorization information;
• Current validity status.

Veterinary Drug Registration Numbers: Meaning, Structure, and Validity

The registration number and information associated with the product’s marketing authorization are important data points for identifying and verifying a veterinary drug.

The legal status of a product should not be determined simply by looking at the format of a registration number or attempting to decode the number independently.

Registration-number structures may vary according to:

• Regulatory period;
• Product category;
• Licensing system.

A more reliable approach is to search the registration number directly in official data and compare the result with:

• Product name;
• Active ingredient;
• Registration holder;
• Manufacturer;
• Marketing authorization status.

Under the Law on Veterinary Medicine, a veterinary drug marketing authorization in Vietnam is valid for five years.

When renewed in accordance with applicable regulations, the renewed authorization is also valid for five years.

If an authorization has expired, immediately check whether the product has:

• Been renewed;
• Been reissued; or
• Obtained another updated legal basis.

If there is no evidence that the product continues to have a valid authorization status, it should not continue to be purchased, sold, or used as an ordinary authorized veterinary drug.

A product’s expiry date or its continued appearance in an outdated list should not be used by itself to conclude that the product is still lawfully authorized for circulation.

How to Identify Current, Expired, or Revoked Authorization Status

Several pieces of information should be reviewed together.

Valid authorization

The marketing authorization remains valid and no revocation information has been identified.

Expired authorization

The authorization validity period has ended. Check whether it has subsequently been renewed, reissued, or otherwise updated.

Revoked authorization

The competent authority has issued a decision revoking the marketing authorization before or during its original validity period.

An authorization may therefore be revoked before its stated expiry date. Looking only at the expiry date is not sufficient.

If a product does not appear in the file currently being searched, do not immediately conclude that it is illegal.

Check:

• Whether the correct trade name or registration number was searched;
• Whether a newer list of newly authorized products exists;
• Whether a revocation decision has been issued;
• Whether the data source being used is current.

Veterinary drugs used in ordinary commercial activities must have an appropriate legal status. However, the law provides special circumstances in which products without a Vietnamese marketing authorization may be imported under a permit and used solely for the approved purpose.

How to Search the 2026 List of Veterinary Drugs Authorized for Circulation

Step 1: Identify the Product Information Available Before Searching

Before starting the search, determine what information is available from the product:

• Trade name shown on the packaging;
• Registration number or marketing authorization information;
• Main active ingredient, if known;
• Manufacturer or registration holder.

The more information available, the easier it is to identify the correct product.

A registration number can often narrow the search quickly, but the result should still be checked against other fields because information printed on packaging can also contain errors or be misused.

Step 2: Use Official Sources

As of 2026, searches should begin with Circular No. 18/2024/TT-BNNPTNT and official information sources maintained by the competent veterinary authority.

For broader regulatory matters involving registration, renewal, import dossiers, quality management, or revocation, users should also review Consolidated Document No. 60/VBHN-BNNMT dated 5 June 2026 and any other legislation in force at the time of the search.

Relevant sources may include:

• The official portal of the competent livestock and animal health authority.
• Circular No. 18/2024/TT-BNNPTNT and its annexes.
• The Department of Animal Health and Production section listing veterinary drugs that have been granted authorization for circulation in Vietnam.
• Published lists of newly granted, renewed, or updated marketing authorizations.
• Lists or decisions concerning products whose marketing authorizations have been revoked.
• Official veterinary drug databases, where provided by the authority at the time of the search.

An Excel or PDF file downloaded from a secondary source should not be used as the sole basis for determining a product’s legal status.

Older lists circulated unofficially on social media, forums, or file-sharing channels should also not be relied upon alone.

Step 3: Search by Trade Name, Active Ingredient, or Registration Number

Depending on the information available, there are three common search approaches.

By registration number

This will often narrow the result most quickly.

After locating the record, still compare:

• Product name;
• Active ingredient;
• Registration holder;
• Current validity status.

By trade name

Care is needed because:

• Similar product names may exist;
• Identical or similar names may be associated with different manufacturers, formulations, or registration numbers.

By active ingredient

This can be useful when checking multiple products containing the same active ingredient.

However, the results should not be used to independently select a substitute product because indications, formulations, and approved uses may differ.

Step 4: Review the Result and Determine Current Regulatory Status

Once a product record has been located, check:

• Does the registration number or authorization information on the product match the official record?
• Is the marketing authorization still valid on the date of the search?
• Has any revocation decision been issued for the product?
• Do the trade name, active ingredient, registration holder, and manufacturer match the physical packaging?
• Are the target species and label indication appropriate for the intended use?

If information on the packaging does not match official data, purchasing or using the product should be paused until the discrepancy has been clarified.

Verification should preferably be obtained from the competent veterinary authority or the entity responsible for the product registration.

Information provided by a supplier can support the verification process but should not be the only basis for determining legal status.

Checking a Veterinary Drug Registration Number Before Purchase or Use

Five Steps to Check Whether a Veterinary Drug Registration Is Still Valid

1. Locate the registration number or marketing authorization information on the product label.
2. Access an official data source maintained by the competent veterinary authority.
3. Search the registration number and identify the corresponding product.
4. Check the validity period and whether any revocation information exists.
5. Compare the product name, active ingredient, registration holder/manufacturer, and other key information between the official record and the physical packaging.

If the registration number cannot be found or the information does not match, do not immediately conclude that the product is genuine or counterfeit. Further verification should be completed before use.

Warning Signs of a False, Nonexistent, or Expired Registration Number

Potential warning signs include:

• The registration number cannot be located in official data after an appropriate search.
• The number exists, but the product name, active ingredient, registration holder, or manufacturer does not match the packaging.
• The authorization has expired and no appropriate renewal or updated authorization information can be found.
• A revocation decision exists for the product.
• The label does not clearly display the information needed for verification or appears to have been altered abnormally.

A registration number should not be classified as genuine or false solely from its appearance or numbering structure.

If there is doubt, priority should be given to verification with the competent livestock and animal health authority or the entity responsible for product registration.

Suppliers may provide additional documents but do not replace official regulatory sources.

Identification and management of counterfeit or substandard veterinary drugs are discussed in a separate Vietstock article.

Checklist for Verifying a Veterinary Drug Before It Enters the Farm

This checklist can be used by livestock producers, farm owners, and distributors as an initial screening tool:

• Does the product clearly show a registration number or marketing authorization information on the label?
• Can the product be found in an official data source currently in force?
• Is the marketing authorization still valid, with no identified revocation?
• Do the product name, active ingredient, and registration holder/manufacturer match between official data and the packaging?
• Are the target species and indications appropriate for the intended use?
• For imported veterinary drugs used in ordinary commercial activities, does the product have an appropriate Vietnamese label and lawful authorization status in Vietnam?
• Are invoices, commercial documents, and batch information available for traceability when needed?

This checklist is intended for initial screening and does not replace checking the applicable legislation and official regulatory data.

Imported Veterinary Drugs and the List of Authorized Products

Additional Regulatory Requirements for Imported Veterinary Drugs

Veterinary drugs imported for ordinary commercial sale in Vietnam must meet the applicable requirements for marketing authorization.

Under the veterinary drug management regulations as amended by 2026, dossiers for imported veterinary drugs may include documents demonstrating manufacturing standards and the product’s legal status abroad, such as:

• A GMP certificate or confirmation from the competent government authority that the manufacturing facility complies with GMP requirements.
• A certificate or other document issued by the relevant competent authority confirming that the product is authorized for circulation or use in the relevant country.
• Quality documentation, certificates of analysis, and other technical documents required under the applicable procedure.

The exact dossier requirements should be checked against the veterinary drug regulations currently in force.

A fixed checklist consisting of documents such as CFS, CPP, MA, or CoA should not automatically be assumed to apply identically to every imported product.

Not every imported veterinary drug without a Vietnamese marketing authorization is necessarily imported unlawfully.

The Law on Veterinary Medicine provides certain circumstances in which veterinary drugs without a Vietnamese marketing authorization may be imported under a permit for specific purposes, including:

• Emergency animal disease prevention and control or response to natural-disaster consequences.
• Samples for testing, field trials, or marketing authorization registration.
• Exhibitions, trade fairs, or scientific research.
• Treatment of animals temporarily imported for re-export or in transit.
• Veterinary diagnosis, testing, or laboratory analysis.
• Certain aid or non-commercial import situations provided for by law.

These products may only be used for the purpose and under the conditions specified in the import permit.

Minimum Documents and Label Information Buyers Should Check

For imported veterinary drugs purchased for ordinary commercial use, buyers should verify:

• Vietnamese marketing authorization information for the product.
• A Vietnamese-language label and instructions for use consistent with the product dossier.
• Whether the product name, active ingredient, manufacturer, and responsible entity match official records.
• Batch number and expiry date.
• Purchase invoices/documents and supplier traceability information.

The importer’s complete dossier may differ depending on the product type and import pathway.

A single checklist involving customs declarations, import permits, or border-inspection results should not be applied automatically to every veterinary drug because procedural requirements depend on the specific legal circumstances.

Considerations for Importers, Dealers, and Farms Purchasing Imported Veterinary Drugs

For imported veterinary drugs intended for ordinary commercial sale, the product should be confirmed to have an appropriate legal status in Vietnam before it is placed on the market.

For veterinary drugs without a Vietnamese marketing authorization that are imported under permits for:

• Research;
• Field trials;
• Registration;
• Exhibitions; or
• Other special purposes,

the products may only be used within the scope of the relevant permit.

Businesses and dealers should maintain adequate regulatory records and batch-level data for traceability.

Farms should purchase from suppliers with clear information, retain invoices and purchasing documents, and independently compare product information against official records before use.

Imported veterinary drugs with unclear origin, documentation, or regulatory status in Vietnam should not be purchased.

For a product described as a “sample,” the purpose under which it was imported should be identified.

If it was imported only for research, field trials, registration, or exhibition, it should not be used as an ordinary commercial veterinary drug.

How Does “Authorized for Circulation” Differ From “Authorized for Use” on Farms?

Distinguishing Authorization for Circulation From Appropriate Use by Target Animal and Purpose

A product being authorized for circulation does not mean that it is authorized for every species or every purpose.

Each product has its own approved:

• Target species;
• Indications;
• Route of administration;
• Dose;
• Duration of use;
• Contraindications;
• Safety requirements.

A veterinary drug may therefore have a valid marketing authorization but still be used inappropriately if it is administered:

• To the wrong species;
• For the wrong indication;
• By the wrong route;
• Without complying with prescription requirements.

Such use may create risks involving:

• Treatment effectiveness;
• Drug residues;
• Food safety;
• Regulatory compliance.

Livestock producers should carefully read the product label and use veterinary drugs according to the manufacturer’s approved instructions, veterinary prescription, or appropriate guidance from a veterinary practitioner as required by applicable regulations.

Common Situations That Cause Confusion on Farms

Common examples include:

• Using a veterinary drug authorized for pigs in poultry because the farmer assumes that the same active ingredient can be used in the same way.
• Using an authorized antimicrobial without complying with its indications, prescription requirements, or responsible antimicrobial-use principles.
• Confusing a valid marketing authorization with appropriateness for the current clinical case.
• Using veterinary drugs based on habit or informal advice without checking the product label and official information.

Veterinary drug decisions should always be based on official product information and appropriate veterinary guidance under the applicable regulations rather than personal experience alone.

Common Errors and Practical Lessons

Common Mistakes: Failing to Check Registration Numbers, Using Old Inventory, and Relying Entirely on Dealers

Three common mistakes should be avoided by farms and veterinary drug distributors.

First, failing to recheck the registration number or authorization status when purchasing a new batch.

A product that has been used for many years may still undergo changes involving:

• Registration;
• Manufacturer;
• Authorization status.

Second, continuing to use long-held inventory solely because the product itself has not yet reached its expiry date.

The product expiry date and the validity of its marketing authorization are two different concepts.

Existing inventory should be assessed by considering:

• Marketing authorization status;
• Renewal or revocation information;
• Status of the specific batch;
• Applicable rules for handling the product.

A universal rule should not be inferred from the product expiry date alone.

Third, relying entirely on the dealer without checking official sources.

Dealers or suppliers may provide product documentation, but regulatory information should still be checked against official sources when doubts arise.

Case Study: A Farm Identifies an Expired Authorization in Its Existing Veterinary Drug Inventory

This is a hypothetical example designed to illustrate a risk-management process. It is not a real enforcement case and does not imply any specific regulatory penalty.

A pig farm has a veterinary drug in inventory that it has used for several years.

During a routine records review, the technical team discovers that the marketing authorization shown on the product has reached the end of its validity period.

Rather than continuing to use the product simply because the product itself has not yet reached its expiry date, the farm stops introducing the product into treatment and checks:

• Renewal status;
• Reissuance information;
• Revocation lists;
• Current official regulatory data.

If the authorization is confirmed to have expired and there is no updated legal basis showing that the product still has a valid status for circulation, the farm should not continue treating it as an ordinarily authorized veterinary drug.

The farm should contact the entity responsible for product registration or the competent veterinary authority to determine how the remaining stock should be handled.

Lesson: authorization status should not only be checked when purchasing a new drug. It should also form part of periodic inventory-control procedures.

Case Study: A Distributor Avoids Purchasing an Imported Veterinary Drug With Unclear Regulatory Status

This is a hypothetical example illustrating verification before a commercial transaction. It does not establish that the product in the example was officially recalled.

A distributor receives an offer to purchase an imported veterinary drug from a new supplier at a competitive price.

Before signing the contract, the distributor checks the registration number and product information against official records.

The information in the documents provided by the seller does not fully match the status shown in the regulatory source.

The distributor therefore pauses the transaction and requests additional verification.

Priority is given to checking with the entity responsible for the product registration and official regulatory sources rather than relying only on the seller’s commercial explanation.

This pre-purchase verification helps prevent a product with unresolved regulatory status from entering the company’s distribution system.

Lesson: for a new supplier or a product that has not previously been traded, authorization status should be verified before signing a contract and accepting the shipment.

Frequently Asked Questions About the 2026 List of Veterinary Drugs Authorized for Circulation

How Can I Quickly Search the 2026 List of Veterinary Drugs Authorized for Circulation?

As of 2026, begin with Circular No. 18/2024/TT-BNNPTNT and official data sources maintained by the Department of Animal Health and Production.

For broader matters involving registration, renewal, changes to marketing authorization, or imported veterinary drugs, Consolidated Document No. 60/VBHN-BNNMT dated 5 June 2026 and other legislation currently in force may also be reviewed.

Then search using the product’s registration number or marketing authorization information.

If the registration number is unavailable, searches may also be performed using:

• Trade name;
• Active ingredient;
• Manufacturer;
• Registration holder.

These methods require more careful comparison because multiple products may have similar names.

The most important step is not simply checking whether the product appears in one list file, but also confirming whether its authorization remains valid or has been revoked.

How Do I Check Whether a Veterinary Drug Registration Number Is Still Valid?

Find the registration number or marketing authorization information on the product label and search it in an official source.

Check:

• Authorization expiry date.
• Renewal or reissuance information.
• Any decision revoking the authorization.
• Whether the product name, active ingredient, registration holder, and manufacturer match the packaging.

Do not conclude that an authorization remains valid solely because its stated expiry date has not yet passed, because it may be revoked before that date.

If the information cannot be found or does not match, verification should preferably be obtained from the competent authority or the entity responsible for product registration before the medicine is used.

Must an Imported Veterinary Drug Be Included in the Authorized List Before It Can Be Used?

For veterinary drugs imported for ordinary commercial sale and use in Vietnam, the product must have an appropriate legal status under Vietnamese regulations.

A registration number or authorization issued in the country of manufacture does not replace the Vietnamese marketing authorization required for ordinary commercial activities.

However, the Law on Veterinary Medicine provides certain circumstances in which products without a Vietnamese marketing authorization may still be imported under a permit for special purposes such as:

• Emergency disease control;
• Field trials;
• Testing;
• Product registration;
• Exhibitions;
• Research;
• Veterinary diagnosis or laboratory testing.

These products may only be used for the purpose and under the conditions stated in the permit. They are not ordinary commercially authorized veterinary drugs.

If a Veterinary Drug I Am Using Is No Longer Found in the 2026 List, Can I Continue Using It?

The decision should not be based solely on the fact that the product “is no longer found in one list file.”

First check:

• Whether the marketing authorization remains valid.
• Whether the product has been renewed or reissued.
• Whether a revocation decision exists.
• Whether the list being searched is the current source.
• Whether any transitional provision or other legal basis applies to the product or existing inventory.

If the authorization has expired and there is no renewal, reissuance, transitional provision, or other legal basis allowing continued circulation, the product should not continue to be treated as having valid authorization.

Independent use should be paused and the appropriate handling of the product verified with the entity responsible for product registration or the competent veterinary authority.

Can I Search by Trade Name, or Is a Registration Number Required?

A search can be performed using:

• Trade name;
• Active ingredient;
• Manufacturer or registration-holder information.

A registration number usually narrows the search more quickly, but it should not be treated as the only verification criterion.

If only the trade name is available, also compare:

• Active ingredient;
• Dosage form;
• Registration holder;
• Manufacturer;
• Registration number;
• Current marketing authorization status.

Cross-checking multiple fields reduces the risk of confusing products with identical or similar names.

Strengthening Veterinary Drug Supply Control at VIETSTOCK 2026

Checking the list of veterinary drugs authorized for circulation is an important step that can help farms, dealers, and distributors reduce risks associated with purchasing, selling, or using products with expired authorization, invalid registration information, or an inappropriate target-animal scope.

In practice, checking registration numbers, labels, manufacturers, authorization validity, and supporting documents can help not only with regulatory compliance but also with residue control, protection of livestock-product reputation, and risk reduction when working with commercial buyers.

As an industry event serving the livestock and animal health value chain, VIETSTOCK 2026 provides a relevant platform for livestock producers, farm owners, distributors, importers, and solution providers to explore more transparent approaches to veterinary drug management.

The event is expected to bring together more than 300 brands, over 10,000 sqm of exhibition area, and 13,000 trade visitors from more than 40 countries and territories.

When visiting VIETSTOCK 2026, livestock farmers, farm owners, and businesses can explore solutions that support more transparent verification of product origins, management, and use of veterinary medicines, including:

• Authorized veterinary drug supply: explore products, distributors, labeling information, registration details, and appropriate use information for different animal groups.
• Farm veterinary drug inventory management: learn about approaches to controlling expiry dates, batch numbers, medication stock records, and handling products with uncertain authorization status.
• Imported veterinary drugs and traceability: explore solutions supporting verification of documents, Vietnamese labeling, product origin, and consistency between packaging and regulatory records.
• Food safety and residue control: connect regulatory compliance with practical medication use, withdrawal-period management, and purchaser requirements.
• Digital transformation in veterinary supply management: explore software, herd and flock data systems, treatment records, and record-keeping tools that support internal compliance checks.

Through the VIETSTOCK 2026 Livestock Roadshows in Bac Ninh, VIETSTOCK 2026 continues to bring practical knowledge on livestock management, disease prevention, responsible medicine use, and biosecurity to key livestock-producing regions. This provides a valuable complementary platform for farms not only to look up product information, but also to establish controlled medicine-use procedures in their day-to-day operations.

This provides a useful complementary platform for farms not only to learn how to verify individual products but also to build more controlled veterinary drug management processes into daily operations.

Date: 21–23 October 2026
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