After the MoST certificate is issued, there are several things to note, namely the validity period and label requirements for Vietnam type approval. We have already discussed the validity period. This time, you need to understand the importance of labeling for products that are distributed and marketed in the country.
The label requirements for Vietnam type approval are intended to indicate that a device has successfully passed the certification process. In this case, the criteria are set by the Vietnam Telecommunication Authority (VNTA). This authority is an agency under the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) that regulates all requirements for obtaining certification.
The existence of label requirements for Vietnam type approval is not only a matter of compliance, but also a sign for consumers to trust your product. This is because consumers will choose products that are legal and safe to use.
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Regulation in Vietnam
Understanding the label requirements for Vietnam type approval is closely related to the regulations that govern it. These regulations are stipulated in Circular Letter No. 30/2011/TT-BTTTT, Chapter IV on the Use of Regulation Conformity Marks. The contents of these provisions are as follows.
Article 18. Use of regulation conformity marks
1. Regulation conformity mark is a mark showing a product’s conformity with relevant technical regulations.
2. Depending on regulation conformity announcement modes stated in Article 15 of this Circular, regulation conformity marks include:
a/ Regulation conformity marks for products subject to compulsory regulation conformity certification and announcement (made according to the form provided in Appendix V to this Circular);
b/ Regulation conformity marks for products subject to compulsory regulation conformity announcement (made according to the form provided in Appendix VI to this Circular);
3. Organizations and individuals may use regulation conformity marks only after having registered their specimens at regulation conformity announcement-receiving agencies. For improperly presented regulation conformity marks, within ten (10) working days, regulation conformity announcement-receiving agencies shall request in writing organizations and individuals to adjust such marks as appropriate.
Article 19. Method of presenting regulation conformity marks
1. Regulation conformity marks may be larger or smaller than the set forms but must be in proportion and visible to the naked eye.
2. Organizations and individuals may themselves select the color of regulation conformity marks. Such marks must be single-colored, clear, visible and durable. Organizations and individuals may not print any other characters, images or patterns on regulation conformity marks. If wishing to print regulation conformity marks on other materials for sticking, organizations and individuals shall select materials which are disposable and non-reusable.
3. After regulation conformity announcement, organizations and individuals shall themselves present regulation conformity marks by printing or sticking such marks directly on products or their packings or labels in places where such marks are noticeable and readable, and may print such marks in accompanying technical documents.
Label Requirements for Vietnam Type Approval
If you read Circular No. 30/2011/TT-BTTTT, Chapter IV on Use of Regulation Conformity Marks above, it is clear that the label requirements for Vietnam type approval have specific provisions.
These provisions cover components, dimensions, and placement. To understand each requirement and avoid mistakes in affixing labels, let’s discuss them one by one.
Label components
This label consists of three components, namely the letters “TIK”, a code, and the name of the certificate holder.
- ICT: Abbreviated name in English of Information and Communications Technology.
- CODE: Management code provided by the Vietnam Telecommunications Authority (VNTA).
- NAME: The management information registered to VNTA by the organization and the individual.
The following is an example of label component requirements for type approval in Vietnam:
Label dimensions
The following are the standard dimensions for TIK sign designs:
Label placement
Vietnam’s MoST certification labeling requirements mandate that compliance labels be affixed to the product, its packaging, any technical documentation accompanying the product, or on a label attached to the product. Vietnam does not yet allow electronic labels for the ICT Mark.
The mark must be clearly visible, legible, indelible, and not misinterpretable with other marks. Alternatively, you can print the mark in the accompanying technical documentation.
Management of regulatory conformity marks
The Vietnamese government also requires certificate holders to keep a monitoring log and submit regular reports on the use of the conformity mark. These reports are submitted under VNTA guidance or as non-routine reports upon request by the competent state authority.
Label and Validity
The validity period of Vietnam type approval is three years. This means that every three years, the certification must be renewed, and the certificate number will change. In some countries, the certificate number is printed on the label, which causes the label to become invalid after renewal.
In Vietnam, validity and labeling are not directly related. This is because the ICT Mark does not include the certificate number. Therefore, when the certificate is renewed after three years, no new labeling is required.
That is the information regarding label requirements for Vietnam type approval. Affixing the label indicates that your product has been officially certified. This means that the product is guaranteed to meet technical safety, quality, and regulatory compliance standards in Vietnam.
Problems with labeling can cause delays in the import and marketing of your products. To avoid this, you can consult with Dimulti.
We will help ensure the labeling of your devices. With a team of professionals with over 15 years of experience, we will make the RF type approval and marketing of your products in Vietnam run effectively and efficiently.
Choosing Dimulti is the right decision if you want to access the global market and understand the certification process transparently. We have a network in various countries and provide a certification process that is monitored in real-time through our Project Management System (PMS).
