Circular No. 15/2018/TT-BTTTT Amending and Supplementing Circular No. 30/2011/TT-BTTTT on Conformity Certification and Conformity Declaration for ICT Products

Circular No. 15/2018/TT-BTTTT was issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications on November 15, 2018, amending Circular No. 30/2011/TT-BTTTT on Certification of Conformity and Conformity Declaration for ICT Products. This is an important document directly related to enterprises; therefore, Phuc Gia has summarized the content and sent it to relevant organizations and individuals.

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I. SUBJECTS OF APPLICATION

Compared to Circular No. 30/2011/TT-BTTTT, the new Circular has no new amendments or supplements regarding the subjects of application. Vietnamese and foreign organizations and individuals involved in manufacturing and trading products and goods under the specialized management of the Ministry of Information and Communications, including: telecommunications equipment; radio transmitting and receiving equipment; electronic and information technology equipment (except for equipment used for defense and security purposes as prescribed by law), shall continue to comply with the provisions of this Circular.

II. CONTENT OF CIRCULAR NO. 15/2018/TT-BTTTT AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CIRCULAR NO. 30/2011/TT-BTTTT ON CONFORMITY CERTIFICATION AND CONFORMITY DECLARATION FOR ICT PRODUCTS

The amendments and supplements to Circular 30/2011/TT-BTTTT include:

Supplementing information on the definition of testing units serving the Conformity Declaration for ICT Products;
Amending and supplementing the list of products and goods, management forms, and cases exempt from quality inspection upon importation;
Amending the regulations on the time for the certification body to evaluate and issue the certificate of conformity to no more than 07 working days from the receipt of a complete and valid dossier (a reduction of 03 days);
Amending and supplementing regulations on certification of conformity, including: methods of certification, dossiers for certification of conformity, measures for Conformity Declaration for ICT Products, and re-implementation of conformity declaration;
Amending and supplementing the processes and procedures for Conformity Declaration for ICT Products;
Amending and supplementing the dossier for Conformity Declaration for ICT Products and regulations on submitting dossiers to the Authority of Telecommunications by organizations and individuals;
Amending and supplementing the validity and procedures for re-issuance of the certificate of conformity;
Replacing the “Request form for certification of conformity” in Appendix II with Form No. 01; the “Conformity Declaration for ICT Products form” in Appendix III with Form No. 02; the “Notice of receipt of the Conformity Declaration for ICT Products” in Appendix IV with Form No. 03 in the Appendix issued together with this Circular;
Abolishing Clause 8 Article 2, Clause 3 Article 5, Clause 3 Article 13, Point a Clause 1 Article 23; Points d and dd Clause 1 Article 27 of Circular No. 30/2011/TT-BTTTT.

III. EFFECTIVENESS

Circular No. 15/2018/TT-BTTTT takes effect from January 01, 2019. In addition, the Ministry of Information and Communications has issued Circular 10/2020/TT-BTTTT (effective from July 01, 2020) to further supplement and amend Circular No. 30/2011/TT-BTTTT regarding certification of conformity and Conformity Declaration for ICT Products.

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In conclusion, Circular No. 15/2018/TT-BTTTT serves as a vital amendment that simplifies the Conformity Declaration for ICT Products by aligning procedures with national quality inspection laws. By removing the redundant “Acknowledgement of Declaration of Conformity” for imported goods, it allows the Conformity Declaration for ICT Products to be integrated directly into the Product Quality Inspection Registration (PQIR) process. This reform ensures that a Conformity Declaration for ICT Products remains valid even when technical standards are updated, provided the product’s design is unchanged.

Ultimately, mastering the Conformity Declaration for ICT Products under this Circular is essential for using the mandatory ICT Mark and achieving smooth customs clearance. Even as new drafts emerge in 2026, the principles of Conformity Declaration for ICT Products established here—such as allowing authorized local representatives to hold certifications—continue to reduce lead times for businesses. Prioritizing an accurate Conformity Declaration for ICT Products ensures your wireless and telecommunications hardware stays fully compliant with the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) regulations.

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