Cordless audio devices are becoming ubiquitous across daily life and professional settings—from headphones and entertainment speakers to wireless microphone/speaker systems for events, education, and meetings. While removing cables offers significant flexibility, this reliance on radio transmission necessitates stringent compliance with the Legal Regulations for Cordless Audio Devices in Vietnam.
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All cordless audio devices must satisfy stringent requirements for Radio Frequency (RF) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). These mandatory assessments confirm the device’s ability to operate without causing harmful interference and to withstand external noise, thereby ensuring stable performance in complex signal environments. Understanding these technical rules is the critical first step for manufacturers and importers to meet the Legal Regulations for Cordless Audio Devices in Vietnam before market launch.
Table 1: Procedures for Implementing Licenses for Cordless Audio Devices
Cordless audio devices rely on Radio Frequency (RF) or Bluetooth technology to transmit and receive audio signals, providing enhanced mobility and flexibility by replacing traditional cables. All devices using these wireless transmission methods fall under the umbrella of the Legal Regulations for Cordless Audio Devices in Vietnam.
The common categories of cordless audio devices currently include:
- Wireless Microphones: Devices that capture sound and transmit the voice signal to a receiver, typically via Bluetooth. Suitable for teaching, conferences, stage performances, and events requiring mobility.
- Wireless Microphone/Speaker Combos: Integrated systems featuring both a microphone and a speaker, often utilizing Bluetooth for receiving and transmitting audio. Popular for home karaoke, presentations, and small events due to their simplicity and portability.
- Wireless Speakers: Audio playback devices that receive signals from smartphones, computers, or other sources, usually via Bluetooth. Ideal for entertainment, meetings, and spaces requiring flexible placement.
- Wireless Headphones: Personal listening devices transmitting audio signals via Bluetooth, facilitating music, calls, or work without connecting wires. Common for daily use, sports, and remote work.
Since all these devices rely on radio waves for audio transmission, non-compliant or uncontrolled RF signal emissions pose a serious risk of mutual interference or disruption to other critical electronic systems. Consequently, rigorous RF (Radio Frequency) and EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) testing is a mandatory prerequisite under the Legal Regulations for Cordless Audio Devices in Vietnam before any product can be legally launched.
Table 2: Testing Requirements for Cordless Audio Devices
1. Procedures for Implementing Licenses for Cordless Audio Devices
a) For Imported Cordless Audio Devices
| MANAGING MINISTRY | IMPORTED CORDLESS AUDIO DEVICES | |
| Implementing Steps | Authorizing/Implementing Body | |
| Ministry of Science and Technology | Step 1: State control registration (*) | Vietnam Telecommunications Authority (*) |
| Step 2: Conformity Testing | Phuc Gia® | |
| Step 3: Conformity Certification (**) | Telecom Metrology and Quality Center – Vietnam Telecommunications Authority (***) | |
| Step 3+: Code Issuance and Stamp Registration (Applicable to enterprises importing telecommunications products for the first time) | Telecom Metrology and Quality Center – Vietnam Telecommunications Authority | |
| Step 4: Self-assessment of Conformity to finalize the State control registration dossier | Vietnam Telecommunications Authority | |
| Step 5: Affix the ICT Conformity Stamp (Before market circulation) |
Enterprise self-implements after being licensed | |
Notes: Phuc Gia®: Phuc Gia Laboratory Corporation.
(*) Submit online on dichvucong.gov.vn accompanied by 1 hard copy sent to the Vietnam Telecommunications Authority (VNTA);
(**) Applies to “Technical requirements on Radio Frequency (RF)” technical regulations such as: QCVN 54, 65.
(***) Certification using Method 1: For products where the Manufacturer/Production Factory has ISO 9001; Certification using Method 7 (certification by batch): Manufacturer/Production Factory does not have ISO 9001.
b) Domestically Manufactured Cordless Audio Devices
| MANAGING MINISTRY | DOMESTICALLY MANUFACTURED CORDLESS AUDIO DEVICES | |
| Implementing Steps | Authorizing/Implementing Body | |
| Ministry of Science and Technology | Step 1: Conformity Testing | Phuc Gia® |
| Step 2: Conformity Certification (**) | Telecom Metrology and Quality Center – Vietnam Telecommunications Authority (***) | |
| Step 2+: Code Issuance and Stamp Registration (Applicable to enterprises manufacturing telecommunications products for the first time) | Telecom Metrology and Quality Center – Vietnam Telecommunications Authority | |
| Step 3: Declaration of Regulation Conformity | Department of Science and Technology (where the business is registered) | |
| Step 4: Affix the ICT Conformity Stamp (Before market circulation) |
Enterprise self-implements after being licensed | |
Notes: Phuc Gia®: Phuc Gia Laboratory Corporation.
(*) Applies to “Technical requirements on Radio Frequency (RF)” technical regulations such as: QCVN 54, 65.
(**) Certification using Method 1: For products where the Manufacturer/Production Factory has ISO 9001; Certification using Method 5 (production line assessment combined with typical sample taking): Manufacturer/Production Factory does not have ISO 9001.
2. Legal Regulation Documents
| Ministry of Science and Technology | |
| Legal Regulation Documents | – Circular No. 29/2025/TT-BKHCN (Issued 13/11/2025) of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), promulgating the list of products and goods capable of causing unsafe conditions in the information technology and telecommunications sector under the responsibility of MOST.
– Circular No. 19/2024/TT-BTTTT (Issued 31/12/2024) of the Minister of Information and Communications, promulgating the National Technical Regulation on Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for handheld and body-worn radio devices. – Circular No. 02/2024/TT-BTTTT (29/03/2024) of the Ministry of Information and Communications (now the Ministry of Science and Technology), stipulating the list of products and goods subject to mandatory conformity certification and/or conformity declaration under the scope of responsibility of the former MIC/current MOST. – Circular No. 08/2021/TT-BTTTT (14/10/2021) of the Ministry of Information and Communications (now the Ministry of Science and Technology), regulating the operating frequencies and transmitting power of short-range wireless transceiver features integrated into laptop computers [relevant to general wireless technology limits]. – Circular No. 06/2020/TT-BKHCN (10/12/2020) of the Ministry of Science and Technology, guiding and implementing Decrees No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP, 74/2018/NĐ-CP, 154/2018/NĐ-CP, and 119/2017/NĐ-CP [on quality management]. – Consolidated Document No. 02/2020/VBHN-BTTTT (11/08/2020) of the Ministry of Information and Communications (now the Ministry of Science and Technology), consolidating circulars stipulating conformity certification and declaration for specialized information and communication technology products and goods. – Circular No. 10/2020/TT-BTTTT (01/07/2020) of the Ministry of Information and Communications (now the Ministry of Science and Technology), stipulating the methods for conformity certification and declaration for products managed by the former MIC/current MOST. – Circular No. 15/2018/TT-BTTTT (15/11/2018) of the Ministry of Information and Communications (now the Ministry of Science and Technology), amending and supplementing Circular No. 30/2011/TT-BTTTT. – Decree No. 74/2018/NĐ-CP (15/05/2018) of the Prime Minister, amending and supplementing Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP on product quality. – Circular No. 11/2018/TT-BTTTT (15/05/2018) of the Ministry of Information and Communications (now the Ministry of Science and Technology), stipulating the List of used Information Technology goods banned from import. – Circular No. 28/2012/TT-BKHCN (12/12/2012) of the Ministry of Science and Technology, stipulating standard conformity declaration, regulation conformity declaration, and conformity assessment methods. |
3. Types of Cordless Audio Devices within the Scope of Application
| Ministry of Science and Technology | |
| Types of Cordless Audio Devices within the Scope of Application |
(1) The wireless microphone has an operating frequency range:
▪️40,66 – 40,7 MHz;
▪️87 – 108 MHz;
▪️182,025 – 182,975 MHz;
▪️217,025 – 217,975 MHz;
▪️218,025 – 218,475 MHz;
▪️470 – 694 MHz;
▪️1795 – 1800 MHz.
>>> HS Code: 8518.10.11; 8518.10.19; 8518.10.90
(2) The wireless microphone/speaker combo has an operating frequency range:
▪️40,66 – 40,7 MHz;
▪️87 – 108 MHz;
▪️182,025 – 182,975 MHz;
▪️217,025 – 217,975 MHz;
▪️218,025 – 218,475 MHz;
▪️470 – 694 MHz;
▪️1795 – 1800 MHz.
>>> HS Code: 8518.30.51; 8518.30.59; 8518.30.90
(3) The wireless speaker has an operating frequency range:
▪️40,66 – 40,7 MHz;
▪️87 – 108 MHz;
▪️182,025 – 182,975 MHz;
▪️217,025 – 217,975 MHz;
▪️218,025 – 218,475 MHz;
▪️470 – 694 MHz;
▪️1795 – 1800 MHz.
>>> HS Code: 8518.21.10; 8518.21.90; 8518.22.10; 8518.22.90; 8518.29.20; 8518.29.90
(4) The wireless headphones have an operating frequency range:
▪️40,66 – 40,7 MHz;
▪️87 – 108 MHz;
▪️182,025 – 182,975 MHz;
▪️217,025 – 217,975 MHz;
▪️218,025 – 218,475 MHz;
▪️470 – 694 MHz;
▪️1795 – 1800 MHz.
>>> HS Code: 8518.30.10; 8518.30.20
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4. Currently Effective Regulations/Standards
| Ministry of Science and Technology | |
| Currently Effective Regulations/Standards | a) Radio Frequency (RF)
b) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Note: Cordless audio devices operating in the 40.66 MHz to 40.70 MHz band must comply with the spurious emission requirements for transmitters stipulated in QCVN 73:2013/BTTTT. |
5. Important Notes in Importation, Manufacturing, and Business Policies under the Legal Regulations for Cordless Audio Devices in Vietnam
| Ministry of Science and Technology | |
| Important Notes | – The results of measurements/testing from domestic or foreign laboratories that have not been designated, recognized, or acknowledged, or the test results from the manufacturer, shall not be used for conformity assessment against this technical regulation.
– The Ministry of Information and Communications (now the Ministry of Science and Technology) updates the list of Group 2 goods periodically (including the product list and corresponding technical regulations). Importing and manufacturing enterprises dealing with WiFi transceiver devices need to regularly monitor and update new information to ensure products consistently meet the current technical regulations and management requirements. – For QCVN 130:2022/BTTTT, products and goods do not require conformity certification but only need to execute a Declaration of Conformity. – The operating frequencies of cordless audio devices must comply with regulations on the management and use of radio frequencies in Vietnam. – Organizations and enterprises manufacturing, importing, distributing, and using the products must commit to strictly comply with the law on the management and use of radio frequencies. – Enterprises must fulfill their tax obligations to the state when importing. Enterprises should request a Certificate of Origin (C/O) from the exporter to benefit from special preferential import tax rates. – Enterprises must correctly determine the HS code to complete the necessary procedures accurately, avoiding time loss and penalties. |
Clearly understanding and complying with the legal regulations for cordless audio devices in Vietnam is not only a mandatory requirement for products to be permitted to circulate in the Vietnamese market but also a key factor that helps enterprises protect their reputation, minimize legal risks, and enhance their competitive capability. Therefore, enterprises must fully adhere to all current regulations and regularly update themselves on changes within the legal framework to ensure products operate safely and meet management requirements.
III. PHUC GIA LABORATORY CORPORATION: COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR CORDLESS AUDIO DEVICES
| ORD | PHUC GIA® CAPABILITIES | MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY |
| 1 | Testing Capabilities (Certification/ Designation) |
Phuc Gia® has been designated for testing and certification of electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and remains effective/valid. (Detail) |
| 2 | Quotation and Duration for Tests | The official listed quotation is available here. |
| 3 | Support | – Consultancy on product quality improvement;
– Free 24/7 consultation service; – Consultancy on product quality improvement. |
| 6 | Contact for Services |
For assistance with testing/certification, please contact:
Address: ICD Long Bien, No. 01 Huynh Tan Phat, Sai Dong B Industrial Park, Long Bien Ward, Hanoi |
| Note: Phuc Gia Laboratory Corporation directly performs testing and certification for cordless audio devices according to the regulations of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST). | ||
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