It is strictly prohibited to use in the medical field raw materials, finished products and semi-finished products containing substances specified in List I enclosed with the Government’s Decree No.67/2001/ND-CP of October 1, 2001 promulgating lists of narcotics and pre-substances. In cases where such substances are used for analysis, test, scientific research and drug-related crime investigation, such must be permitted by the Minister of Health or the Minister of Public Security.

The research into, expertise, production, transport, preservation, storing, purchase, sale, distribution, use, handling and exchange of narcotics and pre-substances specified in Lists II, III and IV (promulgated together with the Government’s Decree No.67/2001/ND-CP of October 1, 2001) in the fields of health care, industry, analysis, test, scientific research, professional training and drug-related crime investigation must be strictly controlled. The production of these substances shall not imply the planting of narcotic substance-bearing trees

For further details, Please see a reference translation  at    http://moj.gov.vn/vbpq/en/lists/vn%20bn%20php%20lut/view_detail.aspx?itemid=9613