In today’s modern world, particularly throughout the current technological revolution, desktop computers remain essential tools for education, professional productivity, and entertainment. To ensure these products are legally distributed on the market, it is vital for businesses and individuals to have a thorough grasp of the Legal Regulations for Desktop Computers in Vietnam, specifically regarding mandatory testing and conformity certification requirements. Join Phuc Gia® as we explore the essential compliance answers in the following article!
Understanding the Legal Regulations for Desktop Computers in Vietnam is the first critical step for manufacturers and importers entering this technology-driven market. These Legal Regulations for Desktop Computers in Vietnam are primarily overseen by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) and the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT). To ensure full Technical regulation Compliance, desktop computers must adhere to QCVN 132:2022/BTTTT for electrical safety and TCVN 13371:2021 for energy efficiency. Navigating the Legal Regulations for Desktop Computers in Vietnam involves rigorous testing at a certified Testing laboratory to secure the necessary Test/Certification Reports/Results.
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Table 1: Testing Requirements for Desktop Computers
Table 2: Procedures for Implementing Licenses for Desktop Computers
I. WHAT IS A DESKTOP COMPUTER?
According to TCVN 11847:2017, a Desktop Computer is defined as:
“A desktop computer is a computer where the main unit is designed to be located in a permanent location, often on a desk or on the floor. Desktop computers are not designed for portability and utilize a separate display, keyboard, and mouse. Desktop computers are designed for a broad range of home and office applications.”
Desktop computers are classified to facilitate import procedures as follows:
- Standard Desktop Computers
- Synchronous Computers (Brand-name PCs)
- All-in-one (AIO) Computers
- Industrial PCs (IPC)
II. LEGAL REGULATIONS FOR DESKTOP COMPUTERS IN VIETNAM
Legal regulations for desktop computers in Vietnam are established to ensure that products fully meet technical, safety, and electromagnetic compatibility requirements before being circulated in Vietnam. Under current regulations, enterprises importing or manufacturing desktop computers must conduct quality inspections, certification, and declarations according to current regulations. Compliance not only helps meet legal requirements but also protects consumer rights and enhances product reputation in the market.
1. Procedures for Implementing Licenses for Desktop Computers
1.1. For Imported Desktop Computers
| MANAGING MINISTRY | FOR IMPORTED DESKTOP COMPUTERS | |
| Implementing Steps | Authorizing/Implementing Body | |
| MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE | Step 1: Register for Energy Efficiency Testing (EET) (To bring goods in for testing) |
Phuc Gia® |
| Step 2: Conduct Energy Efficiency Testing (EET) | Phuc Gia® | |
| Step 3: Declare (Register) Energy Labeling (EL) | Ministry of Trade and Industry | |
| Step 4: Affix Energy Labeling (EL) (Before circulation on the market) |
The enterprise self-implements after submitting the declaration dossier for Energy Labeling | |
| MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | Step 1: Register for State Inspection | Vietnam Telecommunications Authority (*) |
| Step 2: Conformity Testing | Phuc Gia® | |
| Step 3: Conformity Certification (**) | Telecom Metrology and Quality Center – Vietnam Telecommunications Authority (***) | |
| Step 3+: Code Granting and Sample Stamp Registration (Applicable to enterprises importing telecommunication products for the first time) | Telecom Metrology and Quality Center – Vietnam Telecommunications Authority | |
| Step 4: Self-assessment of conformity to finalize the State Inspection registration dossier. | Vietnam Telecommunications Authority | |
| Step 5: Affix the ICT Conformity Stamp (Before circulation on the market) |
Enterprise self-implements after being licensed | |
Notes:
EE: Energy Efficiency; EL: Energy Labeling; Phuc Gia®: Phuc Gia Laboratory Corporation.
(*) Submit online via dichvucong.gov.vn along with 1 hard copy sent to the Vietnam Telecommunications Authority (VTA);
(**) Applicable to technical regulations on “RF Radio Frequency Technical Requirements” such as: QCVN 54, QCVN 65.
1.2. For Domestically Manufactured Desktop Computers
| MANAGING MINISTRY | FOR DOMESTICALLY MANUFACTURED DESKTOP COMPUTERS | |
| Implementing Steps | Authorizing/Implementing Body | |
| MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE | Step 1: Conduct Energy Efficiency Testing (EET) | Phuc Gia® |
| Step 2: Declare (Register) Energy Labeling (EL) | Ministry of Trade and Industry | |
| Step 3: Affix Energy Labeling (EL) (Before circulation on the market) |
The enterprise self-implements after submitting the declaration dossier for Energy Labeling | |
| 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 Granting and Sample Stamp Registration (Applicable to enterprises manufacturing telecommunication products for the first time) | Telecom Metrology and Quality Center – Vietnam Telecommunications Authority | |
| Step 3: Declaration of Regulation Conformity | Department of Science and Technology (place of activity registration) |
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| Step 4: Affix the ICT Conformity Stamp (Before circulation on the market) |
Enterprise self-implements after being licensed | |
Notes:
EE: Energy Efficiency; EL: Energy Labeling; Phuc Gia®: Phuc Gia Laboratory Corporation.
(*) Submit online via dichvucong.gov.vn along with 1 hard copy sent to the Vietnam Telecommunications Authority (VTA);
(**) Certification according to Scheme 1: For products whose Manufacturer/Factory holds ISO 9001; Certification according to Scheme 5 (Assessment of the production line combined with typical sample taking): For products whose Manufacturer/Factory does not hold ISO 9001.
2. Legal Regulation Documents
| MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE | MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY |
| – Decision No. 04/2017/QD-TTg dated March 9, 2017, of the Prime Minister, stipulating the list of products for energy efficiency testing and energy labeling declaration for Desktop Computers.
– Circular No. 36/2016/TT-BCT dated December 28, 2016, of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, stipulating energy labeling. – Circular No. 30/2011/TT-BCT dated August 10, 2011, of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, providing temporary regulations on the limits of allowable content of some toxic chemicals in electrical and electronic products. – Consolidated Text No. 23/VBHN-BCT dated March 24, 2020, of the Ministry of Industry and Trade. – Decision No. 1725/QD-BCT dated July 1, 2024, of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, on promulgating the list of goods subject to energy efficiency testing and energy labeling. |
– Decree No. 74/2018/ND-CP dated May 15, 2018, of the Government amending and supplementing Decree No. 132/2008/ND-CP on product quality.
– Circular No. 02/2024/TT-BTTTT dated March 29, 2024, of the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) stipulating the list of products and goods subject to mandatory conformity certification and/or declaration of conformity under the management responsibility of the MIC. – Circular No. 10/2020/TT-BTTTT dated July 1, 2020, of the Ministry of Information and Communications stipulating the methods for conformity certification and declaration of conformity for products managed by the MIC. – Circular No. 15/2018/TT-BTTTT dated November 15, 2018, of the Ministry of Information and Communications amending and supplementing Circular No. 30/2011/TT-BTTTT. |
3. Types of Desktop Computers within the Scope of Application
| MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE | MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY |
| – TCVN 13371:2021 – Energy efficiency for Desktop Computers, including integrated desktop computers and collectively referred to as desktop computers in this standard.
Note: Not applicable to Point of Sale (POS) terminals, workstations, or thin clients. – TCVN 9508:2012 – Computer Monitors, also known as Computer Monitors, used for personal desktop computers. |
– Equipment designed to be contained in a single housing, containing at least one central processing unit, one input unit, and one output unit, whether or not combined, with or without the integration of one or more functions:
– HS Code: 8471.41.10 |
4. Currently Effective Regulations/Standards
| MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE | MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY |
| a. Energy efficiency according to the following standards:
– TCVN 11847:2017 for Desktop and notebook computers – Measurement of energy consumption. – TCVN 13371:2021 – Energy efficiency for Desktop computers. – TCVN 9508:2012 – Computer monitors – Energy efficiency. b. Allowable content limits of certain hazardous chemicals in electrical and electronic products: – IEC 62321: Electrotechnical products – Determination of levels of six regulated substances. |
a. Radio Frequency Emission
(Equipment with integrated Wi-Fi – Item 2.3 – Appendix I – Circular No. 02/2024/TT-BTTTT)
b. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) (Equipment with integrated Wi-Fi)
(Electromagnetically compatible equipment)
c. Electrical Safety for Telecommunications and IT Terminal Equipment
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5. Important Notes in Import, Manufacturing, and Business Policies
| MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE | MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLGY |
| – Enterprises may voluntarily conduct efficiency testing and declare energy labeling for products according to TCVN 13371:2021 before the 2025 deadline.
– TCVN 9508:2012 does not apply to certain types of monitors (for details, see Section 1: Scope of Application of TCVN 9508:2012). – According to Circular No. 30/2011/TT-BCT, Desktop Computers belong to the category of electronic products that must ensure the allowable content limits of certain hazardous chemicals, applying the current IEC 62321 standards. |
– Pursuant to Article 5 of Circular No. 02/2024/TT-BTTTT, Desktop Computers listed in Section 1 of Appendix II, integrated with short-range devices (Section 2 of Appendix I, Section 4 of Appendix II) and not integrated with other radio transmission or reception equipment, are exempt from conformity certification and declaration if they simultaneously meet the following requirements:
=> Exempt from conformity certification and declaration of conformity. – Additionally, pursuant to Article 5 of Circular No. 02/2024/TT-BTTTT, Desktop Computers that simultaneously meet the following requirements:
=> Exempt from conformity certification and declaration of conformity for QCVN 101:2020/BTTTT, QCVN 132:2022/BTTTT, and the specific sections of technical regulations that require destructive testing. |
III. PHUC GIA®: COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR DESKTOP COMPUTERS IN VIETNAM
| ORD | PHUC GIA®’s CAPABILITIES | MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE | MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY |
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Certification/ Designation |
Phuc Gia®’s official designation is currently active and remains in full effect. (Detail) |
Phuc Gia®’s official designation is currently active and remains in full effect. (Detail) |
| 2 | Quotation and Duration for Tests | The official listed quotation is available here. | |
| 3 | Support | – Free 24/7 consultation service;
– Consultancy on product quality improvement. |
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| 4 | Contact for Testing Services |
For assistance with testing/certification services, please contact:
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| Note: Phuc Gia® is a fully authorized laboratory providing direct testing for Desktop Computers under the Legal Regulations for Desktop Computers in Vietnam as mandated by both the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) and the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC). Beyond core testing, Phuc Gia® offers comprehensive support for the Declaration of Energy Labeling and other statutory compliance services to meet your specific business requirements. | |||
Strict adherence to the Legal Regulations for Desktop Computers in Vietnam is a compulsory prerequisite for any product seeking legal market entry. A comprehensive grasp of the necessary procedures, technical benchmarks, and national regulations is vital—not only to mitigate potential legal liabilities for enterprises but also to uphold the highest safety and quality standards for consumers. By proactively ensuring compliance at the point of import or manufacture, businesses can guarantee a more efficient and seamless distribution process within the Vietnamese market.
In conclusion, strictly adhering to the Legal Regulations for Desktop Computers in Vietnam is essential for any business aiming for long-term market stability and legal certainty. These Legal Regulations for Desktop Computers in Vietnam are robustly enforced by the Regulatory Authority, ensuring that every unit sold meets the National Technical Regulations for safety (QCVN 132:2022/BTTTT) and energy efficiency (TCVN 11847:2017). By meticulously following the Legal Regulations for Desktop Computers in Vietnam, including the mandatory Declaration of Conformity and Energy labeling registration, companies avoid costly delays and penalties during Customs Clearance.
Furthermore, maintaining compliance with the Legal Regulations for Desktop Computers in Vietnam fosters consumer confidence through the visible CR Mark and VNEEP Energy Label. As the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) and the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) continue to update the Legal Regulations for Desktop Computers in Vietnam, staying informed through an authorized Certification body remains a strategic priority. Ultimately, prioritizing the Legal Regulations for Desktop Computers in Vietnam ensures that digital hardware contributes positively to the Vietnam – National Energy Efficiency Program while securing a competitive edge in the Vietnamese tech landscape.
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