Phuc Gia Testing & Certification Center – Phuc Gia Laboratory Corporation (PGL) was designated to perform testing compliance with QCVN 132:2022/MIC for telecommunication and ICT terminal equipment on November 17, 2023, under Decision No. 2278/MIC issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications.
Phuc Gia Laboratory Corporation was established on July 15, 2016, and provides technical services in the fields of Standards, Measurement, and Quality Control to meet the state management requirements of ministries, agencies, and organizations. It also complies with the technical requirements of organizations and businesses to enhance product quality, safety, and consumer protection, such as product quality and safety testing.
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I. Phuc Gia Laboratory Corp. was designated by the Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC)
On November 17, 2023, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) issued Decision No. 2278/MIC designating Phuc Gia Certification & Testing Center – Phuc Gia Laboratory Corp. as an authorized testing organization for Lithium batteries under QCVN 101:2020/MIC and electrical safety for telecommunication and ICT terminal equipment under QCVN 132:2022/MIC; IEC 62368-1:2018. This marks a significant milestone for Phuc Gia Lab in the field of testing and certification, positioning Phuc Gia Testing & Certification Center as one of the few laboratories in Vietnam capable of conducting QCVN 132:2022/MIC testing at this time.
As a result, Phuc Gia Testing & Certification Center – Phuc Gia Laboratory Corporation is designated to fully test nine products under QCVN 132:2022/MIC (Desktop computers, laptops, tablets, DVB-T2 digital terrestrial TV signal receivers (iDTV), DECT cordless phones, set-top boxes, cable TV amplifiers, and cordless phones). The limitation in the designation decision (Section D.15) applies only to products with “Pressure-containing fluid components,” such as water heaters, air conditioners, and refrigerators, and does NOT apply to the nine products under QCVN 132:2022/MIC. However, in order to serve the diverse export market requiring IEC 62368-1:2018 testing, we will complete Section D.15 by December this year.
II. Circular No. 24/2022/MIC – QCVN 132:2022/MIC – Electrical Safety for Telecommunication and ICT terminal equipment
QCVN 132:2022/MIC Issued with Circular No. 24/2022/MIC Dated November 30th, 2022: “National Technical Regulation on Electrical Safety for Telecommunication and Information Technology Terminal Equipment.”
1. Scope of Application
QCVN 132:2022/MIC applies to domestic and international organizations and individuals involved in the production and trading of telecommunication and ICT terminal equipment specified in this regulation within the territory of Vietnam.
2. Key Contents
QCVN 132:2022/MIC specifies electrical safety requirements for telecommunication and ICT terminal equipment, covering the following nine products:
- DECT cordless subscriber extension phones;
- Desktop computers;
- Set-top boxes (STBs) for cable television systems using digital technology;
- Set-top boxes (STBs) for IPTV networks;
- Integrated Digital TV receivers with DVB-T2 functionality (iDTV);
- Amplifiers for cable television distribution systems;
- Cordless phones (subscriber extension type);
- Laptops;
- Tablets.
The regulation is developed based on IEC 62368-1:2018, with core requirements focusing on:
- Electrical safety during use;
- Fire and explosion prevention;
- Energy source protection through specific safety limits.
It also addresses stability and durability testing requirements, such as impact and free-fall tests, and provides detailed testing methods to ensure precise measurements.
3. Effective Date
Circular No. 24/2022/MIC – QCVN 132:2022/MIC on electrical safety for telecommunication and ICT terminal equipment will come into effect on January 1, 2024.
Importers, manufacturers, and traders of the specified equipment (e.g., cordless phones, Set-Top Boxes, desktop computers, laptops, tablets, IPTV, DVB-T2 TVs, cable television amplifiers) must conduct electrical safety testing at designated testing laboratories according to QCVN 132 before releasing these products to the market.
Phuc Gia Laboratory Corporation (PGL) – Phuc Gia Testing & Certification Center officially received authorization to conduct QCVN 132:2022/MIC (IEC 62368-1:2018) electrical safety testing for telecommunication and ICT terminal equipment on November 17, 2023.
With strict adherence to standardized procedures and rigorous quality control across all testing stages, supported by a team of experienced engineers and experts, Phuc Gia is one of the few designated laboratories authorized for QCVN 132:2022/MIC compliance.
Phuc Gia is committed to ensuring accurate and timely test results, compliance with regulatory requirements, and absolute confidentiality for clients. The laboratory guarantees reliable safety standards and project progress while delivering optimal solutions for businesses.
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PHUC GIA CERTIFICATION CENTER
PHUC GIA INSPECTION & TESTING CENTER
PHUC GIA LABORATORY CORPORATION.
Address: ICD Long Bien, No. 01 Huynh Tan Phat, Sai Dong B Industrial Park, Thach Ban Ward, Long Bien District, Hanoi City, Vietnam.
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