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