Health regulatory authorities have announced significant updates regarding the operations of Hanoi Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company and Lix Detergent Joint Stock Company. These actions reflect heightened market surveillance and post-market inspections.
Hanoi Pharma voluntarily surrenders import-export license
Under Decision No. 172/QĐ-BYT, the Ministry of Health has officially revoked the Certificate of Eligibility for Pharmacy Business (specifically for import-export functions) for Hanoi Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company.
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Details of the change: The company proactively requested to terminate its drug import and export activities at its Quang Minh Industrial Zone facility starting in early December 2025.
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Legal implications: The original 2023 license officially became void on January 19, 2026. All technical pharmaceutical operations at this site were previously overseen by Pharmacist Nguyen Phu Binh.
Nationwide recall for Lix Detergent product over ingredient violations
In a separate development, a popular chemical cosmetic product distributed by Lix Detergent Joint Stock Company has been ordered to cease circulation nationwide.
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Reason for action: The product failed to comply with ingredient disclosure regulations, showing discrepancies between the actual label and the registered dossiers.
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Corrective measures: The company is required to retrieve all non-compliant batches from the market and collaborate with relevant agencies to handle the situation in accordance with current cosmetic quality control protocols.
Source: https://thuongtruong.com.vn/news/bo-y-te-thu-hoi-giay-chung-nhan-du-dieu-kien-kinh-doanh-duoc-cua-cong-ty-co-phan-duoc-pham-ha-noi-158344.html