Vietnam CR mark certification

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Ensure Compliance for Market Access in Vietnam

The Vietnam CR Mark Certification is a mandatory conformity assessment system regulated by the Vietnam Directorate for Standards, Metrology, and Quality (STAMEQ) under the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST). It is essential for ensuring product safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and quality for goods sold in the Vietnamese market.

Key Technical Requirements

Technical aspects Safety & EMC
Market surveillance Yes
Obligation Mandatory
Factory inspection Conditionally
Sample testing Yes
Validity

​3 years

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  • Instantaneous, storage and electrical immersion water heaters
  • Electric kettles
  • Rice cookers
  • Electric fans
  • Electric cables and wires (up to 1000 V)
  • Electric irons
  • Coffee or tea makers

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  • Microwave ovens
  • Hand and hair dryers and other hair-dressing appliances
  • Electric grillers and roasters (mobile type)
  • Self-ballasted LED lamps with voltage >50 V
  • Double-capped LED lamps designed to retrofit linear fluorescent lamps
  • Fixed and portable general purpose LED luminaires

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  • Instantaneous, storage and electrical immersion water heaters
  • Electric kettles
  • Rice cookers
  • Electric fans
  • Electric cables and wires (up to 1000 V)
  • Electric irons
  • Coffee or tea makers
  • Microwave ovens
  • Hand and hair dryers and other hair-dressing appliances
  • Electric grillers and roasters (mobile type)

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  • Double-capped LED lamps designed to retrofit linear fluorescent lamps
  • Fixed and portable general purpose LED luminaires
  • Fruit juicers, meat grinders, blenders, and egg mixers
  • Microwave ovens (including combination type)
  • Electric cooking stoves (including induction stoves)

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Technical Compliance Standards

Products must be tested in designated or recognized laboratories in accordance with Vietnamese National Technical Regulations (QCVNs), including but not limited to:

  • QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN + A1:2016 – Safety for household electrical appliances and cables

  • QCVN 9:2012/BKHCN + A1:2018 – EMC for household electrical appliances

  • QCVN 19:2019/BKHCN – Safety and EMC for LED lighting products

These QCVNs are largely harmonized with international IEC/ISO standards.

Certification Process Overview

  1. Sample Testing
    Submit product samples for safety and EMC testing at an approved lab.
  2. Market Surveillance Compliance
    Authorities may inspect or test market-available products at any time. Ongoing compliance is required.
  3. Factory Audit (if applicable)
    For certain product types, a site inspection is required to assess your manufacturing process and quality system.
  4. Certification Issuance & CR Mark Registration
    Upon successful compliance, your product will be registered with MOST and authorized to carry the CR mark.
  5. Renewal
    Certification is valid for 3 years and must be renewed prior to expiration. Any product changes must be disclosed.

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Our CR Mark Certification Services

VIS offers end-to-end support to help manufacturers and importers meet Vietnam’s CR mark requirements efficiently and accurately.

Why Choose VIS?

  • ✅ Accredited by STAMEQ

  • ✅ Designated laboratories for testing & conformity

  • ✅ End-to-end service: Testing, inspection, factory audits, registration

  • ✅ Fast turnaround times and proactive customer support

  • ✅ Coverage across Vietnam, China, Cambodia, and Singapore

  • ✅ Support for diverse product categories

We help you navigate Vietnam’s complex regulatory landscape and ensure smooth market entry for your products with confidence.

Contact VIS Today

Let us help you secure Vietnam CR Mark Certification with ease and efficiency. Whether you need testing, documentation support, or full regulatory management—VIS is your trusted TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification) partner in Vietnam and Asia.

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