Vietnam: Portable and Wearable Radio Device Technical Regulation Consultation Opens

On July 8, 2024, Vietnam's Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) held a consultation on a draft technical regulation.

August 2, 2024

This draft focused on Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for hand-held and body-worn wireless communication devices, designated as QCVN 134:2024/BTTTT. This draft aims to refine safety standards for devices that emit radio frequencies, ensuring they meet rigorous safety criteria.

Key Aspects of the Regulation

Regulation Scope

QCVN 134:2024/BTTTT will apply to radio equipment with a power greater than 20 mW and used within 200 mm of the body. This includes various devices such as mobile phones, tablets, DECT phones, and laptops, as listed under HS codes 8517.11.00, 8517.13.00, 8517.14.00, 8471.30.20, and 8471.30.90.
Devices falling under this scope must adhere to the SAR limits detailed in Circular 02/2024/TT-BTTTT.

SAR Limits

The proposed limits for SAR are set at 2 W/kg for any 10 g of tissue for the head and trunk, and 4 W/kg for any 10 g of tissue for limbs.
These limits apply to the frequency range from 30 MHz to 6 GHz.

Implementation Date

The new regulations are set to take effect on July 1, 2025. This date aligns with the annual update of the Circular on products requiring Type Approval (TA) and Declaration of Conformity.

Consultation Details

The public consultation is open for feedback on the draft regulations, which aims to broaden the scope of applicable devices compared to previous drafts. The updated draft includes additional devices such as tablets and laptops, in addition to mobile phones. The consultation period will be open for comments until September 8, 2024.

Click here to read the official consultation.

Quick Country Facts

Vietnam

Certification Body: Ministry of Information Communications (MIC)

Certification Type: Mandatory

License Validity: 36 months

Application Language: English

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In-Country Testing Requirement: Available with Access Manager

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