Adjusting Chemical Storage Eligibility Certificates

Adjusting Chemical Storage Eligibility Certificates is strictly implemented according to legal regulations. Organizations and individuals must update their legal dossiers when changing storage locations, scale, or types of chemicals. The following article by Long Phan Consulting Company details the conditions, dossiers, and implementation process.

Conditions for granting a certificate of eligibility to operate chemical storage services

Based on Article 19 of Decree 26/2026/ND-CP, organizations providing storage services for conditional chemicals or chemicals requiring special control must meet the following conditions:

1. Organization: Must be established according to legal regulations.
2. Warehouse: Must meet regulations in Clauses 2, 3, 4, 5 Article 4 Decree 26/2026/ND-CP.
3. Storage and Preservation:
   • Chemicals must be zoned and arranged by properties (no reactive chemicals together).
   • Must be preserved according to national technical standards, ensuring safety and incident response readiness.
4. Professional Capacity:
   • The person in charge of chemical safety at the warehouse must have an intermediate degree or higher in chemistry.
   • Personnel must be trained in chemical safety (Article 29 Decree 25/2026/ND-CP).
5. Compliance: Adhere to safety requirements under the Law on Chemicals 2025.
6. Scope: Only store according to the scale and type of chemicals stated in the granted Certificate.

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Application for amendment of the certificate of eligibility for chemical storage operations

According to Clause 6, Article 20 of Decree 26/2026/ND-CP, the dossier for adjusting chemical storage eligibility certificates includes:

• Request for amendment of the Certificate;
• Documents proving compliance with the conditions for operating chemical storage services, as per the proposed adjustments;

Preparing all necessary documents in accordance with legal regulations helps shorten the review time and ensures the highest possible approval rate for applications.

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Procedures for adjusting chemical storage eligibility certificates issued by the Provincial People’s Committee

Based on Clause 6 Article 20 Decree 26/2026/ND-CP:

1. Submission: In case of changes in storage location, scale, or stored chemicals, the organization prepares 01 dossier set and submits it to the licensing agency via post, directly, or online public service system.
2. Appraisal and Issuance: The competent agency appraises the adjustments following the procedure for new issuance:

• Invalid Dossier: Within 03 days, notify the organization to supplement.
• Facilities subject to Ministry Appraisal: Within 12 working days, the Ministry of Industry and Trade checks and grants the Certificate.
• Facilities subject to Provincial Appraisal:
  • Warehouse in same locality as HQ: Within 12 working days, the Provincial People’s Committee grants the Certificate.
  • Warehouse in different locality: Within 03 working days, the receiving agency consults the relevant Provincial People’s Committee. The consulted agency replies within 09 working days. The Certificate is granted within 03 working days after confirming eligibility.

3. Notification: Send copies of the Certificate to the Ministry of Industry and Trade and relevant Provincial People’s Committees.

How does the Provincial People’s Committee implement state management functions regarding chemical activities?

According to Clause 11, Article 3 of Decree 26/2026/ND-CP, the People’s Committee of the provincial level, within its duties and powers, shall carry out the following state management activities regarding chemicals:

• Perform the tasks assigned under the 2025 Chemical Law and other tasks related to chemical activities as assigned and delegated;
• Responsible for managing chemical activities, conducting inspections and audits, resolving complaints and denunciations, and handling violations related to chemical activities in the locality in accordance with the law;
• Disseminating, publicizing, and providing guidance on laws related to chemical management.

According to Clause 7, Article 20 of Decree 26/2026/ND-CP, the People’s Committee of the province where the organization has a chemical storage facility shall conduct inspections, examinations, and supervision of the implementation of regulations on the conditions for operating chemical storage services by organizations under its management.

Long Phan Consulting Company provides consulting services on adjusting chemical storage eligibility certificates

Long Phan Consulting Company provides comprehensive services for the procedure of adjusting chemical storage eligibility certificates. The services include:

• Analyze and evaluate the conditions applicable to the procedure;
• Providing advice on the required documents and procedures for amending the certificate of eligibility for chemical storage operations.
• Detailed instructions on the procedure for adjusting the certificate of eligibility for chemical storage operations;
• Verify the legal validity of documents and evidence submitted to the competent authority;
• Draft and prepare all necessary documents;
• Authorized representatives of our clients to submit applications and monitor the processing at the competent authorities;
• Receive and deliver results, and explain the content to clients when necessary.

Some frequently asked questions when carrying out the procedure for adjusting chemical storage eligibility certificates

Below, Long Phan Consulting Company provides some frequently asked questions related to the procedures for adjusting the certificate of eligibility for chemical storage operations issued by the Provincial People’s Committee. We invite interested clients to refer to this information:

What is the validity period of a certificate of eligibility to operate chemical storage services?

According to point d, clause 4, Article 20 of Decree 26/2026/ND-CP, the certificate of eligibility to operate chemical storage services is valid for 5 years from the date of issuance.

In which cases is it mandatory to amend the chemical storage certificate?

According to point a, clause 6, Article 20 of Decree 26/2026/ND-CP, the cases requiring adjustment of the chemical storage certificate include changes in the location of the chemical storage warehouse; the scale; and the chemicals stored.

What actions are strictly prohibited in chemical operations?

The following acts are strictly prohibited in chemical activities according to Article 3 of the 2025 Chemical Law:

• Misappropriation of chemicals; illegal production, trading, transportation, storage, use, purchase, sale, exchange, gifting, sending, borrowing, lending, renting, leasing, or pledging of chemicals.
• Appropriating, buying, selling, exchanging, giving away, borrowing, lending, renting, leasing, pledging, forging, altering, or erasing licenses, certificates, or permits related to chemicals.
• Failure to provide, or intentionally providing incomplete, untimely, or inaccurate information regarding the hazardous properties of chemicals; products and goods containing hazardous chemicals; loss or leakage of hazardous chemicals; and chemical incidents.
• Using chemicals of unknown origin, or chemicals not permitted for use in the production, sale, and preservation of food, medicines, pharmaceutical raw materials, cosmetics, animal feed, aquatic feed, veterinary drugs, pesticides, fertilizers, and consumer chemical products.
• The production and importation of products and goods containing hazardous chemicals that do not comply with the provisions of this Law seriously affect people, infrastructure, property, and the environment.
• Abusing one’s position, authority, or profession to commit acts that violate the law on chemical management.
• The production, trading, and use of chemicals seriously affect people, infrastructure, property, and the environment; infringe upon national security, chemical security, social order and safety; and infringe upon the legitimate rights and interests of agencies, organizations, and individuals.

What are the regulations regarding the storage of prohibited chemicals?

According to Clause 4, Article 14 of the 2025 Chemical Law, as guided by Clause 3, Article 6 of Circular 01/2026/TT-BCT, the regulations on the storage of prohibited chemicals are as follows:

• The storage of prohibited chemicals shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Clause 1 of this Article and Point c, Clause 3, Article 9 of the 2025 Chemical Law.
• Prohibited chemicals must be managed; stored safely; and measures must be taken to prevent loss or damage.
• Prohibited chemicals must be stored in a separate warehouse or a designated area within the chemical storage facility;
• Organizations storing prohibited chemicals must maintain a logbook as prescribed in point d, clause 3, Article 9 of the 2025 Chemical Law.

Can customers submit their amendment applications online?

Based on Clause 6, Article 20 of Decree 26/2026/ND-CP on the procedures for granting and adjusting certificates of eligibility for chemical storage services, in case of changes to the location of the chemical storage warehouse; scale, or chemicals stored, the organization shall prepare one set of documents requesting the granting and adjustment of the Certificate and send it to the issuing authority by mail, in person, or through the online public service system;

Conclusion

The procedure for adjusting the Certificate of eligibility for chemical storage services requires accuracy in dossiers and actual technical conditions. Clients need to focus on compliance with Decree 26/2026/ND-CP.

For specialized support, please contact Long Phan Consulting Company via hotline 1900636389.