Chapter IV
PUBLICATIONS INTENDED FOR CHILDREN
Article 12. Requirements for contents in publications intended for children
1. Publications intended for children (excluding textbooks) are required to clarify readers at page 4 and page with the book name according to the following ages:
a) suitable for children aged under 6;
b) suitable for children aged from 6 to under 11;
c) suitable for children aged from 11 to under 16;
d) If the publication intended for children has classification of ages different from that prescribed in Points a, b, and c of this Clause, the specific ages shall be specified.
2. Publications intended for children published in Vietnam by foreign languages or bilingual, publications’ name and information prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article shall be published in Vietnamese.
Article 13. Requirements for contents of publications intended for children written by Vietnamese writers
Publications intended for children written by Vietnamese writers are required to both comply with regulation on publishing and meet the following requirements:
1. Accuracy of history, sovereignty, and territorial integrity;
2. Promotion of the patriotism, national pride;
3. Nourishing the soul, beautiful dignity, healthy body;
4. In conformity with fine customs of Vietnam;
5. In conformity with the level of maturity, needs, and capacity of children.
Article 14. Requirements for contents of publications intended for children written by foreign writers
Publications intended for children written by foreign authors, which are translated and published in Vietnam or imported and distributed in Vietnam, apart from complying with the laws of Vietnam on publishing, must meet requirements pertaining to contents, images is suitable for fine habits, customs, maturity levels, needs and abilities of children and the political, cultural and social conditions of Vietnam.