Comprehensive Compilation of Legal Regulations for Fruit Juicers in Vietnam

Fruit juicers are becoming ubiquitous in Vietnamese homes, valued for their ability to quickly and conveniently process fresh fruit while preserving natural flavors. The market currently offers diverse product lines, including centrifugal juicers, slow juicers, and various multifunctional models. Major brands like Philips, Bluestone, Panasonic, Lock&Lock, Bosch, and Bear are widely distributed, making compliance with the Legal Regulations for Fruit Juicers in Vietnam essential for all market players.

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Table 1: Testing Requirements for Fruit Juicers

While this diversity successfully meets market demand for beverage creation and processing fruits and vegetables, it simultaneously necessitates that enterprises prioritize the Legal Regulations for Fruit Juicers in Vietnam, particularly the mandatory conformity assessment prior to market circulation.

In the following sections, Phuc Gia® compiles essential information regarding the standards, technical regulations, and required permits for fruit juicers. This is designed to help businesses fully grasp their compliance obligations in the manufacturing, import, and distribution of products under the current regulatory framework.

Table 2: Procedures for Implementing Licenses for Fruit Juicers

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1. What is a Fruit Juicer?

The fruit juicer is an electro-mechanical household appliance engineered to extract liquid from vegetables and fruits via a multi-stage grinding, pressing, and filtering process. Its mechanism may involve high-speed rotating blades (centrifugal models) or a low-speed compression auger (slow juicers) to separate the pulp and maximize juice extraction.

The market currently features juicers across a wide spectrum of configurations and capacities, from compact household units to high-capacity commercial equipment used in beverage services. The integration of advanced features—such as speed controls, safety interlocks, enlarged feed chutes, and automatic pulp ejection—means that each variant must comply with the specific technical parameters outlined in the Legal Regulations for Fruit Juicers in Vietnam.

The increasing diversity in product types and technology, while successfully meeting consumer demands, necessarily mandates strict assessment and compliance with the Legal Regulations for Fruit Juicers in Vietnam before the product is permitted for market entry.

2. Legal Regulations for Fruit Juicers in Vietnam

1.1. Procedures for Implementing Licenses for Fruit Juicers

a) For Imported Fruit Juicers

MANAGING MINISTRY	IMPORTED FRUIT JUICERS
MANAGING MINISTRY	Implementing Steps	Authorizing/Implementing Body
Ministry of Science and Technology	Step 1: State control registration (*)	Local Department of Standards, Metrology and Quality / Department of Science and Technology where the declaration is opened
	Step 2: Regulation conformity testing	Phuc Gia®
	Step 3: Regulation conformity certification (**)	Phuc Gia®
	Step 4: Submit the certificate of conformity and related documents to the registration authority from Step 1	Local Department of Standards, Metrology and Quality / Local Department of Science and Technology where the declaration is opened
	Step 5: Affix the CR conformity stamp (Before circulating on the market)	The enterprise self-implements after being licensed

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(*) Submit online on https://vnsw.gov.vn/
(**) QCVN 9:2012/BKHCN – Certification according to Method 1: Typical sample testing, the Certificate (GCN) is valid for 3 years.

b) Domestically Manufactured Fruit Juicers

MANAGING MINISTRY	DOMESTICALLY MANUFACTURED FRUIT JUICERS
MANAGING MINISTRY	Implementing Steps	Authorizing/Implementing Body
Ministry of Science and Technology	Step 1: Regulation conformity testing	Phuc Gia®
	Step 2: Regulation conformity certification (*)	Phuc Gia®
	Step 3: Declaration of conformity	Local Department of Standards, Metrology and Quality / Department of Science and Technology (where the business is registered)
	Step 4: Affix the conformity stamp (Before circulating on the market)	The enterprise self-implements after being licensed

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**(*)** QCVN 9:2012/BKHCN – Certification according to Method 1: Typical sample testing, the Certificate (GCN) is valid for 3 years.

1.2. Legal Regulation Documents

Ministry of Science and Technology

Legal Regulation Documents

– Decision No. 2711/QĐ-BKHCN (30/12/2022) of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) on announcing the list of Group 2 products and goods (mandatory quality inspection).

– Circular No. 01/2022/TT-BKHCN (16/02/2022) of MOST on amending Circular 07/2018/TT-BKHCN and Circular 08/2019/TT-BKHCN.

– Circular No. 06/2020/TT-BKHCN (10/12/2020) of MOST guiding and implementing Decrees 132/2008/NĐ-CP, 74/2018/NĐ-CP, 154/2018/NĐ-CP, and 119/2017/NĐ-CP.

– Circular No. 07/2018/TT-BKHCN (06/06/2018) of MOST promulgating Amendment 1:2018 to QCVN 9:2012/BKHCN – National Technical Regulation on Electromagnetic Compatibility for Household and Similar Electrical and Electronic Equipment.

– National Standard TCVN 7492-1:2018 (CISPR 14-1:2016) (2018) of MOST regulating Electromagnetic compatibility – Requirements for household electrical appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus – Part 1: Emission.

– Circular No. 02/2017/TT-BKHCN (31/03/2017) of MOST promulgating regulations on standard conformity declaration, regulation conformity declaration, and conformity assessment methods.

– Decision No. 1983/QĐ-TĐC (15/10/2014) of MOST on issuing guidance for certifying conformity to the National Technical Regulation QCVN 9:2012/BKHCN on electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) for household and similar electrical and electronic equipment.

– Circular No. 13/2013/TT-BKHCN (12/4/2013) of MOST on amending and supplementing a number of articles of Circulars 21/2011/TT-BKHCN, 10/2012/TT-BKHCN, and 11/2012/TT-BKHCN.

– Circular No. 11/2012/TT-BKHCN (12/4/2012) of MOST promulgating QCVN 9:2012/BKHCN and the list of goods subject to testing under this regulation.

– Circular No. 28/2012/TT-BKHCN (30/09/2009) of MOST promulgating regulations on standard conformity declaration, regulation conformity declaration, and conformity assessment methods.

1.3. Types of Fruit Juicers within the Scope of Application

Ministry of Science and Technology
Types of Fruit Juicers within the Scope of Application	Fruit Juicers (HS Code: 8509.40.00)

1.4. Currently Effective Regulations/Standards

Ministry of Science and Technology
Currently Effective Regulations/Standards	QCVN 9:2012/BKHCN and Amendment 1:2018 QCVN 9:2012/BKHCN (specifically applying the requirements stipulated in TCVN 7492-1:2018)

1.5. Important Notes in Importation, Manufacturing, and Business Policies under the Legal Regulations for Fruit Juicers in Vietnam

Ministry of Science and Technology

Important Notes

– Testing and certification must be carried out by an organization designated, registered, or recognized by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST).

– Domestic enterprises manufacturing or importing fruit juicers, after obtaining conformity certification (using Method 1), must register the declaration of conformity at the Local Department of Standards, Metrology and Quality (STAMEQ) where the enterprise is registered, before circulating the product in the market.

– The Certificate of Conformity is valid for no more than 3 years. The enterprise must retain records for no less than 10 years from the date the last product of the registered type/model was shipped.

– Fruit juicers must have product labeling as regulated, must undergo conformity certification, must affix the Conformity Mark (CR Mark), and are subject to inspection by the quality inspection agency.

– Fruit juicers must comply with regulations related to food safety before circulating the product in the market.

– Additional requirements may apply to fruit juicers designed for use in vehicles, ships, or aircraft.

– Used fruit juicers are prohibited from import.

– Import tax must be fulfilled when completing fruit juicer import procedures. Enterprises should request a Certificate of Origin (C/O) from the exporter to benefit from special preferential import tax rates.

Thorough understanding and compliance with the Legal Regulations for Fruit Juicers in Vietnam is not merely a legal prerequisite for market circulation; it is a critical factor for enterprises seeking to safeguard their reputation, significantly minimize legal risks, and boost competitiveness. Therefore, businesses must ensure complete adherence to all current regulations and maintain a proactive approach by regularly updating their knowledge of changes in the legal framework, thereby ensuring product safety and meeting all quality management demands.

3. PHUC GIA LABORATORY CORPORATION: COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR FRUIT JUICERS

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: Phone: 0981 996 996/ 0982 996 696/ 024 7779 6696 E-mail: lab@phucgia.com.vn Website: phucgia.com.vn 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 fruit juicers according to the regulations of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST).

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