A new step forward in environmental management: Three new National Technical Regulations on ambient environmental quality

Abstract

    On May 15, 2025, the Minister of Agriculture and Environment issued Circular No. 01/2025/TT-BNNMT - a key legal instrument officially promulgating three new National Technical Regulations (QCVN) on ambient environmental quality. These include QCVN 26:2025/BNNMT on noise, QCVN 27:2025/BNNMT on vibration, and QCVN 43:2025/BNNMT on sediment quality. This represents a significant step forward in state management of environmental protection, with the core objective of improving living environment quality, safeguarding public health, and promoting the sustainable development of the nation.