The meat grinder is a common kitchen appliance used in households and commercial food preparation facilities alike, serving a critical function in mincing, mixing, and processing raw ingredients. Today’s market features a wide variety of models differentiated by capacity, design, and functionality. While this variety benefits consumers, it also necessitates increasingly strict adherence to the Legal Regulations for Meat Grinders in Vietnam.
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Table 1: Testing Requirements for Meat Grinders
Table 2: Procedures for Implementing Licenses for Meat Grinders
1. What is a Meat Grinders?
The meat grinder is an electro-mechanical device designed to grind, chop, or puree meat and other food materials using either a rotating blade system or a screw auger. Structurally, the machine usually comprises a motor (electric or engine), a transmission system, a blade assembly, and a feed chute/tray; advanced models may also include crushing components, filtering screens, and a pusher mechanism.
The current market classifies meat grinders into key segments: handheld/mini devices for home use, medium-capacity desktop units for small restaurants, etc. These different classifications translate into varied technical and safety requirements, ranging from the structure of blade shielding to essential overload protection features. These differences directly impact the testing methodologies and conformity assessment criteria mandated by the Legal Regulations for Meat Grinders in Vietnam.
2. Legal Regulations for Meat Grinders in Vietnam
1.1. Procedures for Implementing Licenses for Meat Grinders
a) For Imported Meat Grinders
| MANAGING MINISTRY | IMPORTED MEAT GRINDERS | |
| 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 | |
Note:
(*) Submit online on https://vnsw.gov.vn/
(**) Certification according to Method 1: Typical sample testing, the Certificate (GCN) is valid for 3 years.
b) Domestically Manufactured Meat Grinders
| MANAGING MINISTRY | DOMESTICALLY MANUFACTURED MEAT GRINDERS | |
| 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 | |
Note: (*) 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 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 01/2022/TT-BKHCN (16/02/2022) of MOST on amending Circular 07/2018/TT-BKHCN and Circular 08/2019/TT-BKHCN. – Circular 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 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 02/2017/TT-BKHCN (31/03/2017) of MOST promulgating regulations on standard conformity declaration, regulation conformity declaration, and conformity assessment methods. – Decision 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 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 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 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 Meat Grinders within the Scope of Application
| Ministry of Science and Technology | |
| Types of Meat Grinders within the Scope of Application | Meat Grinders (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 in TCVN 7492-1:2018) |
1.5. Important Notes in Importation, Manufacturing, and Business Policies under the Legal Regulations for Meat Grinders 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 meat grinders, after obtaining conformity certification (using Method 1), 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. – 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. – Meat grinders 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. – Meat grinders must comply with regulations related to food safety before circulating the product in the market. – Additional requirements may apply to meat grinders designed for use in vehicles, ships, or aircraft. – Used meat grinders are prohibited from import. – Import tax must be fulfilled when completing meat grinder 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 Meat Grinders 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 MEAT GRINDERS
| 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 Joint Stock Company directly performs testing and certification for meat grinders according to the regulations of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST). | ||
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