Department of Traditional Medicine, Ministry of Health

The Ministry of Health directorate responsible for traditional medicine, including traditional medicines (finished traditional medicines), processed traditional medicinal ingredients (processed traditional substances) and medicinal materials (raw materials, including fungi after the Law 44/2024 amendment). The Administration issues marketing authorisation under Circular 29/2025/TT-BYT and quality declarations under Circular 32/2025/TT-BYT through 30 June 2027; from 1 July 2027 the authority for processed traditional medicinal ingredients and medicinal materials devolves to provincial-level specialised health authorities.

• Official portal: https://ydct.moh.gov.vn
• Legal basis: Pharmacy Law Chapter VI + Decree 163/2025/ND-CP + Circular 29/2025 + 32/2025.