The hair dryer is an ubiquitous household electrical appliance, essential for quick drying and effective hair styling. Today’s market is characterized by diverse models, capacities, and advanced features—such as fast drying, cool air functions, ion technology, and specialized styling attachments. While this variety benefits consumers, the increasing complexity and direct contact use necessitate strict adherence to the Legal Regulations for Hair Dryers in Vietnam, placing rigorous safety and technical compliance demands on manufacturers and importers.
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Table 1: Testing Requirements for Hair Dryers
Table 2: Procedures for Implementing Licenses for Hair Dryers
1. What is a Hair Dryer?
The hair dryer is an electrical appliance designed to dry and style hair using controlled hot or cool airflow. Core components include the fan motor, heating element, and insulated casing. Advanced models incorporate features like temperature sensors, ion technology, and specific styling nozzles to regulate heat and airflow, mitigating the risk of thermal damage.
Given the wide range of models—from personal household use to high-power professional salon equipment—enterprises must ensure every product meets the mandatory safety and performance standards. Compliance with the Legal Regulations for Hair Dryers in Vietnam is therefore non-negotiable before any manufacturing, import, or market circulation can take place.
2. Legal Regulations for Hair Dryers in Vietnam
1.1. Procedures for Implementing Licenses for Hair Dryers
a) For Imported Hair Dryers
| MANAGING MINISTRY | IMPORTED HAIR DRYERS | |
| 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 | The enterprise submits the dossier to the 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 | |
Notes: EE: Energy Efficiency; EL: Energy Label; Phuc Gia®: Phuc Gia Laboratory Corporation.
(*) Online Submission: Submission for State Inspection is conducted online via https://vnsw.gov.vn/.
(**)
QCVN 9:2012/BKHCN – Certification according to Method 1: Typical sample testing, the Certificate (GCN) is valid for 3 years.
QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN – Certification: Certification is conducted according to Method 5 or Method 7.
Method 5: Includes factory assessment, sample sealing, testing of a representative sample, Certificate (GCN) valid for 3 years, with periodic surveillance not exceeding once every 12 months.
Method 7: Includes batch inspection, sample sealing, testing of a batch representative sample, Certificate (GCN) only valid for the specific batch.
b) For Domestically Manufactured Hair Dryers
| MANAGING MINISTRY | DOMESTICALLY MANUFACTURED HAIR DRYERS | |
| 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 CR conformity stamp (Before circulating on the market) |
The enterprise self-implements after being licensed | |
Notes: Phuc Gia®: Phuc Gia Laboratory Corporation
(*)
QCVN 9:2012/BKHCN – Certification according to Method 1: Typical sample testing, the Certificate (GCN) is valid for 3 years.
QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN – Certification: Certification is conducted according to Method 5 or Method 7.
Method 5: Includes factory assessment, sample sealing, testing of a representative sample, Certificate (GCN) valid for 3 years, with periodic surveillance not exceeding once every 12 months.
Method 7: Includes batch inspection, sample sealing, testing of a batch representative sample, Certificate (GCN) only valid for the specific batch.
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 (EMC). – 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. – Circular No. 21/2016/TT-BKHCN (15/12/2016) of MOST promulgating Amendment 1:2016 to QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN – National Technical Regulation on Safety for Electrical and Electronic Equipment. – 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 (EMC). – Circular No. 13/2013/TT-BKHCN (12/4/2013) of MOST on amending and supplementing a number of articles of related Circulars. – National Standard TCVN 5699-2-23:2013 (IEC 60335-2-23:2012) (2013) of MOST regulating Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2-23: Particular requirements for appliances for skin or hair treatment. – 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. – Circular No. 21/2009/TT-BKHCN (30/9/2009) of MOST promulgating and implementing the National Technical Regulation on Safety for Electrical and Electronic Equipment (QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN). |
1.3. Types of Hair Dryers within the Scope of Application
| Ministry of Science and Technology | |
| Types of Hair Dryers within the Scope of Application | Decision 2711/QĐ-BKHCN stipulates that hair dryers (HS Code: 8516.31.00) include all types of hair dryers for human or animal use, for household and similar purposes, with a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V. |
1.4. Currently Effective Regulations/Standards
| Ministry of Science and Technology | |
| Currently Effective Regulations/Standards | – Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): QCVN 9:2012/BKHCN and Amendment 1:2018 QCVN 9:2012/BKHCN (specifically applying the requirements in TCVN 7492-1:2018).
– Electrical Safety: QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN and Amendment 1:2016 QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN (specifically applying the requirements in TCVN 5699-2-23:2013). |
1.5. Important Notes in Importation, Manufacturing, and Business Policies under the Legal Regulations for Hair Dryers in Vietnam
| Ministry of Science and Technology | |
| Important Notes | – Testing and certification must be carried out by a testing and certification organization designated, registered, or recognized by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST).
– Domestic enterprises manufacturing or importing hair dryers in Vietnam, after obtaining conformity certification, must register the declaration of conformity at the local Sub-Department of Standards, Metrology, and Quality (STAMEQ) where the enterprise is registered, before circulating the product in the market. Specifically:
– 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. – Additional requirements may apply to hair dryers designed for use in vehicles, ships, or aircraft. – Used hair dryers are prohibited from import. – Import tax must be fulfilled when completing hair dryer 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 Hair Dryers 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 HAIR DRYERS
| 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 hair dryers according to the regulations of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST). | ||
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