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Amino-acid cleanser OEM for Vietnam: how is the surfactant system chosen, and what must be right for notification and labeling?
Choose sodium cocoyl glutamate with a mild amphoteric copolymer for amino-acid cleanser OEM in Vietnam. Adjust pH to 4. 5–5. 5 to prevent winter crystallization. File and label according to Circular No. 06/2011/TT-BYT and Decree 43/2017, including Vietnamese INCI and net weight. Complete a preservative challenge test. The local importer or responsible entity must obtain the notification receipt (latest official texts apply).
1Surfactant System
Pair sodium cocoyl glutamate with betaine or APG. Keep pH between 4.5 and 5.5 to prevent amino-acid salt precipitation. Run a 10 °C cycle to avoid winter crystallization and haze.
2In Vietnam, a local importer or responsible entity must file a pre-market notification with the Ministry of Health under Circular No. 06/2011/TT-BYT, securing a 5-year receipt before distribution (latest texts apply).
3Labeling & Preservative Compliance
Labels must comply with Decree 43/2017, including Vietnamese INCI, net weight, production/expiry dates, and batch numbers. A preservative challenge test (ISO 11930 / USP <51>) is mandatory to prove microbial shelf life.
Follow-up questions
- Q:Can 'zero irritation' be claimed?
- A:No. Such claims are non-compliant and carry liability; use 'mild / low-irritation' instead.
- Q:What are sampling & lead times?
- A:Samples in 5–14 days;
Figures sourced from:各国法规 · 越南越南清洁代工东盟化妆品指令附录配方库
Updated 2026-09-18
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