From January 1, 2020, Vietnam began to enforce the energy efficiency labeling program for LED lighting products.
According to the Resolution No. 04/2017/QD-TTg Decision of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam, LED lights are included in the control of Vietnam's energy efficiency regulations. Energy efficiency labels can only be applied after meeting the minimum energy efficiency standards and obtaining the energy efficiency declaration DoC. Sold to the Vietnamese market, the mandatory implementation date is January 1, 2020.
Applicable regulations:
1. Decision No.04/2017/QD-TTg: Comply with the requirements of the equipment list of Vietnam energy efficiency regulations;
2.Circular 36/2016/TT-BCT: According to the requirements of the conformity declaration procedure and required documents of the Vietnam National Energy Efficiency Plan (VNEEP);
3. Decision No. 4889/QD-BCT: The official announcement and guideline for the MEPS standard for LED lighting.
Standard test:
1.TCVN 11843: 2017-Test methods for LED bulbs, LED lamps and LED modules;
2. TCVN 11844: 2017 - Energy efficiency of LED lighting products.
Note: In the initial stage of mandatory, MEPS and EE DoC are mandatory for LED lamps with E27 and B22 self-ballasted LED bulbs and G5 and G13 double-headed LED tubes with a maximum power of 60W and a nominal voltage not exceeding 250V. The MEPS implementation roadmap for other products (LED illuminators, LED modules, etc.) will be released by MOIT in the future. You can also apply for voluntary energy efficiency label certification.
DoC program application documents:
1. Vietnam Energy Efficiency Declaration of Conformity (DoC);
2. Energy efficiency test report;
3. Energy label design.
Note: The certificate holder is only allowed to use the Vietnamese energy efficiency label after completing the DoC procedure.
From June 1, 2020, Vietnam will start the safety and EMC control of LED lighting products and enforce CR Mark.
In September 2019, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) of Vietnam issued Circular No.08/2019/TT-BKHCN, which approved the technical regulations QCVN19: 2019/BKHCN for the safety and EMC requirements of LED lighting products, and implemented CR Mark certification.
Implementation schedule:
From June 1, 2020, domestic and imported LED lights must meet safety and electromagnetic interference (EMI) requirements (QCVN19: 2019/BKHCN Section 2.1.2; 2.1.3 and 2.2.1);
From June 1, 2021, domestic and imported LED lights must meet all the requirements of QCVN19: 2019 / BKHCN: including safety, EMI and EMS;
Encourage individuals and companies to voluntarily apply for the certification of LED lights according to QCVN19: 2019 / BKHCN from December 31, 2019.
Applicable objects of this law:
LED bulbs, LED tubes, LED downlights and LED lamps are all within the scope of this QCVN19: 2019/BKHCN technical regulation.
Due to the new QCVN19: 2019/BKHCN regulations, many local laboratories in Vietnam are applying for test qualification expansion. At this stage, no laboratory has both safety and EMC standards and complete test qualifications. With the further improvement of subsequent local testing capabilities and implementation rules, it is recommended that manufacturers pay close attention to them and reserve enough time to arrange sample testing as soon as possible before the formal implementation in June to avoid delays in shipments.
