Guidance on LED Lights Testing According to QCVN 19:2019/BKHCN

As LED lights are increasingly used in homes, offices, and industries, requirements for safety, efficiency, and legal compliance have become more important than ever. For products to circulate on the market, enterprises must strictly comply with the regulations in QCVN 19:2019/BKHCN – the national technical regulation for lighting equipment. This article will provide detailed LED Lights Testing instructions, helping businesses clearly understand the conformity assessment process, conformity certification, and related procedures according to current regulations.

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I. THE SITUATION OF LED LIGHTS USAGE IN VIETNAM

With outstanding advantages such as energy saving, long lifespan, stable light, and environmental friendliness, LED lights are increasingly applied in household lighting, public projects, street lighting, high-tech agriculture, and industrial production. This demand comes not only from individual consumers but also from infrastructure projects and enterprises in the process of modernizing lighting systems.

However, this rapid development also brings many challenges regarding product quality. Many low-priced LED lights of unknown origin, with short lifespans and even potential risks to electrical and photobiological safety, have appeared on the market. Additionally, many products do not meet minimum energy efficiency requirements, going against national energy-saving goals. This makes quality management and performing inspections according to the correct regulations and standards more necessary than ever.

In response to this situation, the State has issued many regulations related to the quality management and energy efficiency of LED lights. These legal documents clearly stipulate safety requirements, efficiency indexes, as as mandatory LED Lights Testing processes. Therefore, researching and correctly implementing regulations related to LED lights not only helps enterprises comply with the law but also affirms their commitment to quality and sustainable development.

In the context where green transition and energy saving are national goals, the testing and certification of LED lights are not only mandatory legal requirements but also key factors for enterprises to improve product quality and expand their markets. Therefore, a clear and scientific LED Lights Testing guide will be an important tool to help manufacturing and importing units comply with regulations while affirming their prestige in the lighting market.

II. CURRENT REGULATIONS APPLIED TO TESTING AND CERTIFICATION OF LED LIGHTS

– Decision No. 3810/QĐ-BKHCN: Regulations on the announcement of group 2 products and goods under the management responsibility of the Ministry of Science and Technology issued on December 18, 2019.

– Decision No. 1182/QĐ-BCT: Issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade on April 6, 2021, regarding the promulgation of the list of imported goods (accompanied by HS codes) subject to specialized inspection under the management responsibility of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

– Decision No. 04/2017/QĐ-TTg: Regulations on the list of means and equipment subject to energy labeling, application of minimum energy efficiency levels, and implementation roadmap issued by the Prime Minister on March 9, 2017.

– Circular No. 36/2016/TT-BCT: Regulations on Energy Labeling issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade on December 28, 2016.

– Decision No. 4889/QĐ-BCT: Announcement of Technical Standards and Issuance of Instructions for Declaration of Efficiency and Energy Labeling applied to the Energy Labeling Program for LED Lighting Products issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade on December 27, 2018.

– Decision No. 14/2023/QĐ-TTg: List and Roadmap of Energy-Consuming Equipment to be Phased Out issued by the Prime Minister on May 24, 2023.

– Circular No. 08/2019/TT-BKHCN: Circular promulgating the “National Technical Regulation on LED Lighting Products” issued on September 25, 2019 (This Circular took effect from December 31, 2019).

– QCVN 19:2019/BKHCN: National Technical Regulation on LED Lighting Products (QCVN 19:2019/BKHCN issued with Circular No. 08/2019/TT-BKHCN).

– Decision No. 1383/QĐ-BKHCN: Correction of National Technical Regulation QCVN 19:2019/BKHCN regarding LED Lighting technology products.

– Decision No. 2711/QĐ-BKHCN: Regarding the Announcement of Group 2 Products and Goods under the Management Responsibility of the Ministry of Science and Technology issued on December 30, 2022.

– Decision No. 367/QĐ-BKHCN: On Amending and Supplementing the Group of LED Lighting Products in Decision No. 2711/QD-BKHCN.

– Decision No. 1383/QĐ-BKHCN: Correction of national technical regulation QCVN 19:2019/BKHCN on LED Lighting technology products issued by the Ministry of Science and Technology on May 22, 2020.

– Circular No. 01:2022/TT-BKHCN: Supplementing Circular No. 07/2018/TT-BKHCN and Circular No. 08/2019/TT-BKHCN issued by the Minister of Science and Technology on February 16, 2022.

When importing LED lights, enterprises must not only comply with mandatory technical regulations such as quality, energy efficiency, declaration of conformity, and state inspection of goods quality but also comply with regulations on taxes and fees according to current regulations.

III. GUIDANCE ON LED LIGHTS TESTING ACCORDING TO QCVN 19:2019/BKHCN

1. Which types of LED Lights must perform testing and declaration of conformity according to QCVN 19:2019/BTTTT?

Based on ordinal number 10 in the Appendix of Group 2 products and goods under the management responsibility of the Ministry of Science and Technology (Attached to Decision No. 2711/QD-BKHCN dated December 30, 2022, of the Minister of Science and Technology), the following products shall undergo LED Lights Testing and conformity certification according to QCVN 19:2019/BKHCN:

– Light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs / Light-emitting diode (LED) lights – HS Codes: 8539.52.10 (LED bulbs, screw-base type) / 8539.52.90 (LED bulbs, other types), including:

Bulb lights (Self-ballasted LED lights for general lighting services working at voltages greater than 50 V);
Tube lights (Double-capped LED lights designed to replace linear fluorescent lights);
Fixed general-purpose LED luminaires; Portable general-purpose LED luminaires; Other types of LED lights.

– Spotlights using common fixed LED technology – HS Codes: 9405.11.91 (spotlights) / 9405.11.99 (others) / 9405.41.10 (floodlights) / 9405.41.20 (other spotlights) / 9405.41.30 / 9405.41.40 (others, used in public places or main streets; other outdoor lighting).

– Portable general-purpose LED luminaires (electric table, bedside, or floor lights using LED technology. Except lights for operating rooms) – HS Code: 9405.21.90 (others).

2. When is it mandatory for enterprises to perform LED Lights Testing according to QCVN 19:2019/BTTTT?

“LED lighting products in the Appendix of this Technical Regulation must declare conformity with technical regulations, be affixed with the conformity mark (CR mark), and have goods labeling before being circulated on the market” (Article 3 – Management Requirements – Circular 08/2019/TT-BKHCN)

Accordingly, enterprises are mandatory to perform LED Lights Testing according to QCVN 19:2019/BKHCN when wishing to bring products into circulation on the market. The application includes 2 stages as follows:

– Stage 1: From January 1, 2021, LED lights must meet the requirements for safety and electromagnetic interference (EMI, ES) limits.

– Stage 2: From January 1, 2023, LED lights must additionally meet the requirements for photobiological safety and electromagnetic immunity (EMI, ES).

The LED Lights Testing to serve the declaration of conformity and conformity certification for LED lights must be performed by testing organizations designated under the provisions of Decree No. 107/2016/ND-CP, Decree No. 154/2018/ND-CP, or recognized under the provisions of Circular No. 27/2007/TT-BKHCN (The testing scope of the testing organization must meet the requirements of this Technical Regulation.)

3. Technical Requirements for LED Lights

Decision No. 1383/QD-BKHCN stipulates the roadmap for performing LED Lights Testing and declaration of conformity according to QCVN 19:2019/BKHCN as follows:

– Stage 1: From January 1, 2021, LED lights must meet requirements for safety and electromagnetic interference limits according to standards: TCVN 8782:2017; TCVN 11846:2017; TCVN 7722-1:2017; TCVN 7722 series; TCVN 7186:2018.

– Stage 2: From January 1, 2022, LED lights must additionally meet requirements for photobiological safety and electromagnetic immunity (EMS) according to the following standards: TCVN 13079-1:2020 (IEC 62471:2006); TCVN 13080:2020; (IEC TR 62778:2014); TCVN 12679:2019; (IEC 61547:2009).

4. Cost and Time for LED Lights Testing According to QCVN 19:2019/BKHCN

The costs and time required for Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility testing for LED Lights according to QCVN 19:2019/BKHCN are publicly listed by Phuc Gia. You can view the testing price list for telecommunications and information technology products at the Quotation for Testing and Certification Services or contact Phuc Gia for detailed advice.

5. Where to Perform Regulatory LED Lights Testing According to QCVN 19:2019/BTTTT?

5.1. Regulations on Qualified Testing and Certification Units

Based on Article 5 of Consolidated Document 02/2020/VBHN-BTTTT, the testing units serving certification and declaration of conformity are regulated as follows:

The testing unit serving conformity certification activities must be a designated or recognized testing unit.

The testing unit serving conformity declaration activities must be a designated or recognized testing unit, or a unit that has registered testing activities according to Decree No. 107/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016, of the Government stipulating the conditions for providing conformity assessment services.

Testing units must be responsible before the competent authorities for the accuracy of testing results. Testing results do not replace the Certificate of Conformity or the Declaration of Conformity.

Circular No. 02/2024/TT-BTTTT stipulates: “Measurement/testing results from domestic or foreign testing laboratories that have not been designated or recognized, or measurement/testing results from manufacturers, shall not be used to assess conformity with this technical regulation.”

Accordingly, the testing and conformity certification for Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility for LED lighting technology products (LED Tube Lights, LED Bulbs, LED street lights, LED Floodlights, etc.) according to QCVN 19:2019/BKHCN must be performed by testing organizations Designated or Recognized by Ministries and sectors.

5.2. PHUC GIA – A Prestigious Testing and Certification Body in Vietnam

Phuc Gia Lab is a multi-disciplinary organization operating in the electrical and electronic fields, including technical criteria for electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) for LED lighting technology products in accordance with the national technical regulation QCVN 19:2019/BKHCN. Customers can view more details in the designation decisions and certificates of registration for operations below:

SUMMARY TABLE OF DECISIONS AND CERTIFICATES FROM THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR PHUC GIA®

ORD	Certificate No.	Date of Issuance	Issuing Authority	Field of Operation
1	3084/TĐC-HCHQ	18/9/2020	Commission for the Standards, Metrology and Quality of Vietnam – Ministry of Science and Technology	Testing for multi-disciplinary integration in the electrical – electronic field
2	2483/QĐ-TĐC	25/12/2020	Commission for the Standards, Metrology and Quality of Vietnam – Ministry of Science and Technology	Testing of technical criteria for electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) for LED lighting technology products
3	2242/TĐC-HCHQ	16/7/2021	Ministry of Science and Technology	Testing for multi-disciplinary integration in the electrical – electronic field
4	1951/QĐ-TĐC	28/10/2021	Commission for the Standards, Metrology and Quality of Vietnam – Ministry of Science and Technology	Testing of technical criteria for electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) for LED lighting technology products
5	3206/TĐC-HCHQ	28/10/2021	Ministry of Science and Technology	Testing for multi-disciplinary integration in the electrical – electronic field
6	3851/TĐC-HCHQ	30/12/2022	Ministry of Science and Technology	Certification of products and goods in accordance with standards and national technical regulations under Method 1
7	2117/QĐ-TĐC	13/12/2022	Commission for the Standards, Metrology and Quality of Vietnam – Ministry of Science and Technology	Testing of technical criteria for electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) for LED lighting technology products, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) for LED lamps/ self-ballasted lamps and lighting equipment
8	3617/TĐC-HCHQ	13/12/2022	Ministry of Science and Technology	Testing for multi-disciplinary integration in the electrical – electronic field

Specifically, Phuc Gia is a designated organization authorized to perform testing and certification in the electrical and electronic fields with a diverse scope, including:

Electrical Safety: Luminaires for general purposes (fixed – recessed), Luminaires for road and street lighting, Portable general-purpose luminaires, Floodlights, Self-ballasted LED lamps for general lighting services working at voltages > 50V, Double-capped LED lamps designed to replace linear fluorescent lamps;
Photobiological Safety: Lamps and lamp systems;
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) for electrical and electronic household appliances and similar purposes using 1-phase input power, with a rated input current limit ≤ 32A: Electric motor-operated hand-held drills, Vacuum cleaners, Refrigerators, freezers, Air conditioners, Hair dryers, Blenders, meat grinders, juicers, egg beaters, Electric stoves (including induction hobs), Instantaneous water heaters, Washing machines/ Clothes dryers, Microwave ovens (including combination types);
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI): LED lamps/ Self-ballasted lamps and lighting equipment;
Electromagnetic Immunity (EMS): General lighting equipment.

IV. FACILITIES FOR LED LIGHTS TESTING AT PHUC GIA

Phòng Thử Nghiệm EMS - Trung Tâm Thử Nghiệm Kiểm Định Phúc Gia — EMS Testing Room – Phuc Gia®

Phòng Thử Nghiệm EMI - Trung Tâm Thử Nghiệm Kiểm Định Phúc Gia — EMI Testing Room – Phuc Gia®

Phòng Thử Nghiệm Hiệu Suất Năng Lượng - Trung Tâm Thử Nghiệm Kiểm Định Phúc Gia — Energy Efficiency Testing Room – Phuc Gia®

Phòng Thử Nghiệm An Toàn Quang Sinh Học – Trung Tâm Thử Nghiệm Kiểm Định Phúc Gia — Photobiological Safety Testing Room – Phuc Gia®

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Phòng Thử Nghiệm IP - Trung Tâm Thử Nghiệm Kiểm Định Phúc Gia — IP Testing Room –Phuc Gia®

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