Instructions on ES Testing for Electric Irons According to QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN in Vietnam

Electric irons are household appliances designed to flatten and treat wrinkles on various types of fabrics. During use, the device comes into direct contact with the power source and generates high heat, posing risks of electric shock, overheating, or explosion. Therefore, manufacturing and importing enterprises are responsible for conducting electrical safety testing for electric irons according to QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN before circulating the products on the market. In this article, Phuc Gia® will provide the detailed and official instructions on ES Testing for Electric Irons According to QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN in Vietnam.

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Below is the essential information researched and synthesized by Phuc Gia® regarding electrical safety testing for electric irons according to QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN, assisting enterprises in understanding technical requirements and preparing appropriate dossiers during the production, import, and circulation of products.

I. Current Situation of Electric Iron Usage in Vietnam

In Vietnam, electric irons are widely used in households, laundry facilities, fashion stores, and garment units… thanks to their ability to flatten fabrics quickly and effectively. Modern devices vary in power, design, soleplate material, and features, allowing users to choose products suitable for personal or professional needs.

Using electric irons brings convenience but also entails potential risks of electric shock, fire, and overheating if the product does not meet safety standards. Conducting ES Testing for Electric Irons according to QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN and Amendment 1:2016 QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN is a mandatory requirement to assess risks and ensure products meet technical requirements before circulation, while helping enterprises control and improve product quality and protect user safety.

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II. Guidelines for ES Testing for Electric Irons in Vietnam

1. Scope of Application

Pursuant to Decision No. 2711/QĐ-BKHCN of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), electric irons with HS code 8516.79.10 must comply with the requirements for electrical safety testing according to QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN and Amendment 1:2016 QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN. Specifically, this regulation applies to the following types of irons:

Electric dry irons;
Electric steam irons;
Electric irons with a separate water reservoir or boiler with a capacity not exceeding 5 liters.

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2. Technical Requirements

QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN stipulates that enterprises must conduct ES Testing for Electric Irons according to TCVN 5699-2-3:2010 (IEC 60335-2-3:2008) – National Standard for Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons.

TCVN 5699-2-3:2010 specifies “the safety of electric dry irons and steam irons, including those with a separate water reservoir or boiler having a capacity not exceeding 5 l, for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V”.

Accordingly, electric irons must meet requirements regarding protection against access to live parts, power input and current, heating, leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature, transient overvoltages, moisture resistance, rated pressure, resistance to heat and fire, resistance to rusting, radiation, toxicity and similar hazards, as well as requirements for terminals, external cords, screws, and connections, etc.

In addition to the specific requirements in TCVN 5699-2-3:2010, this group of equipment must also comply with the general safety requirements for household electrical appliances according to TCVN 5699-1 (IEC 60335-1) – Part 1: General safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances.

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3. Costs and Time for ES Testing for Electric Irons

Costs and time for ES Testing for Electric Irons according to QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN are publicly listed by Phuc Gia®. You can view the quotation for testing household and office products at the Quotation for Testing and Certification Services or contact Phuc Gia for detailed advice.

4. Where to conduct safety testing for electric irons according to QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN?

4.1. Regulations on Qualified Testing and Certification Bodies

According to current regulations, electric irons must undergo electrical safety testing at a testing organization designated by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST). These organizations perform testing within their designated scope and issue valid test reports for enterprises to use as a basis for completing certification dossiers, declarations, and implementing the application of conformity marks before product circulation.

Circular No. 06/2020/TT-BKHCN, providing guidelines and measures for the implementation of Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP, Decree No. 74/2018/NĐ-CP, Decree No. 154/2018/NĐ-CP, and Decree No. 119/2017/NĐ-CP, stipulates:

Certification, inspection, and testing organizations performing certification, inspection, and testing for Group 2 products and goods are registered or recognized certification, inspection, and testing organizations according to legal regulations, or certification, inspection, and testing organizations designated according to the provisions of Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 74/2018/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 154/2018/NĐ-CP;

Decree No. 105/2016/NĐ-CP stipulates the operational conditions for organizations providing inspection, calibration, and testing services for measuring instruments and measurement standards as follows:

(1) Having legal entity status according to Vietnamese law.

(2) Having sufficient technical facilities to meet conditions such as adequate measurement standards, means, and environmental conditions that comply with the requirements of the inspection, calibration, or testing process. The implementation process must align with guidelines from the Ministry of Science and Technology or international recommendations such as OIML, IEC, ISO, or relevant manufacturer documents. Measurement standards and instruments must be inspected, calibrated, or tested periodically, remaining valid and being maintained, preserved, and used according to the organization’s regulations.

(3) Having sufficient inspection, calibration, and testing procedures suitable for the registered field of operation.

(4) Having at least 01 technical employee suitable for each field of operation. These technical employees must meet requirements such as graduating from intermediate level or equivalent or higher and having completed professional training in inspection, calibration, and testing corresponding to the field of operation and according to the guidelines of the Ministry of Science and Technology.

(5) Having established and maintained a management system compliant with National Standard TCVN ISO/IEC 17025 for inspection, calibration, and testing activities of measuring instruments and measurement standards. Having written regulations from the head of the organization on the management of certificates (stamps, marks, certificates) for inspection, calibration, and testing.

(6) Having a registration certificate for providing inspection, calibration, and testing services for measuring instruments and measurement standards (hereinafter referred to as the registration certificate) according to the provisions of this Decree.

4.2. Phuc Gia® – A Reputable Electrical Safety Testing Organization according to QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN in Vietnam

Phuc Gia Laboratory Corporation has been designated by the Ministry of Science and Technology to perform electrical safety testing according to QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN for household and office electrical-electronic equipment under Decision No. 2899/QĐ-BKHCN.

Accordingly, Phuc Gia® is designated to test the following electrical-electronic equipment according to QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN and Amendment 1:2016 QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN, including: Instantaneous water heaters; Storage water heaters and water heaters; Hair dryers and other hair-care appliances; Kettles; Rice cookers; Electric fans; Electric irons; Microwaves; Electric ovens, portable electric grills; Immersion heaters; Tea/coffee makers; Hand dryers.

Additionally, Phuc Gia® has been issued a Registration Certificate for Certification Operations No. 3995/GCN-SKHCN by the Department of Science and Technology. Thus, Phuc Gia® is permitted to perform certification activities for household electrical-electronic products according to QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN and Amendment 1:2016 QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN.

Furthermore, Phuc Gia Laboratory Corporation is the first unit to be accredited by all three accreditation bodies (BoA, AOSC, VACI) as meeting the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard. Phuc Gia® currently owns a testing facility of nearly 5,000 m², equipped with advanced measurement and verification systems, fully meeting electrical safety, EMC, energy efficiency, and RF tests… according to Vietnamese technical regulations. Along with this is a team of over 100 well-trained engineers and technical experts, ensuring precision in every test report.

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III. See more current documents applied to electric irons

– Decision No. 2711/QĐ-BKHCN dated December 30, 2022, of the Ministry of Science and Technology on the announcement of Group 2 products and goods.

– Circular No. 01/2022/TT-BKHCN dated February 16, 2022, of the Minister of Science and Technology amending Circular No. 07/2018/TT-BKHCN and Circular No. 08/2019/TT-BKHCN.

– Circular No. 06/2020/TT-BKHCN dated December 10, 2020, of the Ministry of Science and Technology providing guidelines and measures for the implementation of Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP, 74/2018/NĐ-CP, 154/2018/NĐ-CP, and 119/2017/NĐ-CP.

– Circular No. 02/2017/TT-BKHCN dated March 31, 2017, of the Ministry of Science and Technology issuing regulations on the declaration of standard conformity, declaration of conformity, and methods for assessing conformity with standards and technical regulations.

– Circular No. 21/2016/TT-BKHCN dated December 15, 2016, of the Ministry of Science and Technology issuing Amendment 1:2016 QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN National technical regulation on the Safety of electrical and electronic equipment.

– Vietnam National Standard TCVN 5699-2-15:2013 (IEC 60335-2-15:2012) of the Ministry of Science and Technology regarding household and similar electrical appliances – safety – part 2-15: particular requirements for appliances for heating liquids.

– Circular No. 28/2012/TT-BKHCN dated September 30, 2009, of the Ministry of Science and Technology issuing Regulations on the declaration of standard conformity, declaration of conformity, and methods for assessing conformity with standards and technical regulations.

– Circular No. 21/2009/TT-BKHCN dated September 30, 2009, of the Ministry of Science and Technology issuing and implementing the “National technical regulation on safety for electrical and electronic equipment” (QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN).

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