ORBIS Compliance

Vietnam Introduces New Electromagnetic Compatibility Standards for Mobile Equipment

Published

Vietnam's Ministry of Information and Communications has introduced national technical standards on electromagnetic compatibility for ground mobile and ground-based relay equipment.

Effective from November 15th, 2024, the decree replaces previous regulations and mandates that all ground mobile terminal equipment comply with the new standards by July 1st, 2025, before entering the market.

Enterprises and individuals have the option to choose between two measurement standards for certification purposes until June 30th, 2025.

The decree aims to enhance compatibility and safety standards for such equipment, ensuring alignment with international norms. Compliance with these standards is crucial for businesses to operate in the Vietnamese market effectively.

Regulatory Impact

  • Top Priority: No
  • Type Certificate: Yes
  • Spectrum Bands: Yes
  • Import Changes HS Codes: No
  • Standard Changes: Yes
  • Product Changes: Yes
  • Label Changes: No
  • Comments: We will have to wait for the specific guidelines that will be issued according to the QCVN 100:2024/BTTT standard until July 1st, 2025 and thus know the scope and regulatory changes that the MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM Independence intends to implement.

Regulatory Impact

Impact TypeStatus
Top Priority
Type Certificate
Spectrum Bands
Import Changes (HS Codes)
Standard Changes
Product Changes
Label Changes