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【Vietnam ICT】Enforces Circular No. 14/2026/TT-BKHCN: Paradigm Shift to Risk-Based Conformity Framework and Introduction of E-Labeling

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A significant regulatory transition is set to reshape the market access landscape in Southeast Asia. The Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) officially issued Circular No. 14/2026/TT-BKHCN. This landmark regulation will enter into force on May 25, 2026, fully replacing the long-standing Circular No. 28/2012/TT-BKHCN.

The core of this regulatory overhaul is Vietnam’s transition away from its traditional legacy group-based classification. In its place, MoST is introducing a modernized, risk-based conformity assessment framework aligned with international standardization and regulatory best practices.

THE ONE has compiled the four key technical takeaways from Circular No. 14/2026/TT-BKHCN that international manufacturers must understand:

4 key technical takeaways from Circular No. 14/2026/TT-BKHCN

1. Eight Conformity Assessment Methods

The new framework introduces eight rigorous conformity assessment methods. The exact method applicable to a device will be heavily dictated by its specific risk tiering, including testing, factory audits, or document reviews.

2. Risk-Driven Validity & Surveillance

Under the new regime, both the validity period of conformity certificates and the frequency of ongoing market surveillance will be directly determined by the product’s risk level. Higher-risk products will undergo more frequent surveillance cycles.

3. Digitalization and E-Labeling Support

In an effort to streamline administrative burdens, MoST has enabled full online submission for approval applications. Crucially, the new regulation officially opens the door for e-labeling, offering manufacturers flexibility in product marking and significantly reducing physical printing and packaging redesign overheads.

4. Grandfathering Clause for Existing Approvals

To ensure business continuity, existing Type Approval Certificates (TAC) and Declarations of Conformity (DoC) granted under the old regime will remain fully valid until their original, listed expiration dates.

【Future Regulatory Outlook】

This Circular represents the first wave of a larger regulatory alignment in Vietnam. MoST is currently drafting separate circulars intended to replace Circular No. 30/2011/TT-BTTTT and Circular No. 29/2025/TT-BKHCN. These forthcoming updates are expected to further revise specific type approval metrics and DoC procedures. Furthermore, an official, finalized risk-based product list is slated for publication in the coming months.

Given the ongoing restructuring and integration of mandates between Vietnam’s MIC and MoST, staying ahead of certification requirements is vital to avoid supply chain disruptions. We strongly advise manufacturers targeting the Vietnamese market to immediately review their product catalog against the upcoming 8 conformity methods.

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【Vitenam SAR】 Mandatory SAR Standards for Mobile Phones, Laptops, and Tablets from July 1, 2026

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The Vietnam Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) officially issued Circular No. 19/2024/TT-BTTTT on December 31, 2024, approving QCVN 134:2024/BTTTT—the national technical standard for radio frequency radiation safety (SAR limits). This standard applies to handheld and body-worn wireless devices, including mobile phones, laptops, and tablets.



I. Regulatory Effectiveness and Mandatory Timeline

According to the official announcement, QCVN 134:2024 came into effect on February 15, 2025, and adopts a phased transition strategy of “voluntary first, mandatory later”:

  • Voluntary Implementation Period (From 2025/02/15): Manufacturers may voluntarily apply for relevant testing, Conformity Certification, and Declaration of Conformity starting from this date.
  • Phase 1 Mandatory: Mobile Phones (From 2026/07/01): All mobile phones must mandatorily comply with the QCVN 134 standard.
  • Phase 2 Mandatory: All Other Products (From 2027/07/01): Full mandatory enforcement will extend to laptops, tablets, and all other controlled wireless terminal equipment.
II. Core Content of the Technical Regulation
  • Nature of the Standard: This is a “Safety” standard focused on limiting the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of radio waves by the human body.
  • Scope of Application: Targets handheld and wearable wireless communication devices used in close proximity to the human body.
  • Compliance Requirements: Products must undergo testing at MIC-designated laboratories and obtain a conformity report to maintain the validity of the Vietnam ICT Mark.

While the mandatory dates for some products are still a year away, we strongly advise manufacturers to utilize the voluntary period to conduct pre-testing. Ensuring your devices meet the SAR safety limits now will prevent delays in your product launch cycles in 2026 and 2027.

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【ICT】Certification Information_Vietnam_Regulation updates

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Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology has issued Circular 29/2025/TT-BKHCN, updating management rules for ICT and telecommunications products.

The regulation takes full effect on 31 December 2025, replacing Circular 02/2024/TT-BTTTT, and aims to simplify conformity procedures while aligning with international testing practices.
Main changes include allowing normal-condition testing for most ICT products from 1 July 2025, except for Wi-Fi transceivers, which must still undergo severe-condition testing.

The scope of regulated products is expanded to include industrial computers, and a phased rollout of the new SAR standard (QCVN 134:2024/BTTTT) begins in 2026 for mobile/5G devices and in 2027 for laptops, tablets, and DECT phones.


The circular also introduces mandatory compliance for Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 devices operating in the 6 GHz band and removes previous import quantity exemptions, requiring full compliance for all imported ICT and telecom products regardless of volume.

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