Certificate of conformity - electrical safety compliance for electrical and electronic equipment according to QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN
September 30, 2009 Circular No. 21/2009/TT-BKHCN of the Ministry of Science and Technology, manufacturing units and importers of electrical and electronic equipment on the list of mandatory regulation conformity certification ( CNHQ) and Declaration of Conformity (CBHQ) must carry out the necessary procedures to Certify product conformity (CNSPHQ) with National Electrical Safety Regulation QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN and Amendment 1:2016 QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN.
List of products required to be certified according to QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN:
Electrical and electronic equipment specified in the Appendix to this Technical Regulation must ensure safety in accordance with the corresponding national standards (TCVN) as follows:
1. Instantaneous electric water heaters must comply with the provisions of TCVN 5699-2-35:2007 (IEC 60335-2-35: 2005) Household electrical appliances and similar electrical equipment. Safe. Part 2-35: Specific requirements for instant water heaters.
2. Electric water heating and hot water storage equipment must comply with the provisions of TCVN 5699-2-21:2007 (IEC 60335-2-21:2004) Household electrical appliances and similar electrical equipment. Safe. Part 2-21: Specific requirements for storage water heaters.
3. Hair dryers and other hairdressing tools must comply with the provisions of TCVN 5699-2-23:2007 (IEC 60335-2-23: 2005) Household electrical appliances and similar electrical equipment. Safe. Part 2-23: Particular requirements for appliances intended for skin or hair care.
4. The kettle must comply with the regulations in TCVN 5699-2-15:2007 (IEC 60335-2-15: 2005) Household electrical appliances and similar electrical equipment. Safe. Part 2-15: Specific requirements for liquid heating equipment.
5. The rice cooker must comply with the regulations in TCVN 5699-2-15:2007 (IEC 60335-2-15: 2005) Household electrical appliances and similar electrical equipment. Safe. Part 2-15: Specific requirements for liquid heating equipment.
6. Electric fans must comply with the provisions of TCVN 5699-2-80:2007 (IEC 60335-2-80:2005) Household electrical equipment and similar electrical equipment. Safe. Part 2-80: Specific requirements for electric fans.
7. Electric irons must comply with the provisions of TCVN 5699-2-3:2006 (IEC 60335-2-3: 2005) Household electrical appliances and similar electrical equipment. Safe. Part 2-3: Specific requirements for electric irons.
8. Microwave ovens must comply with the regulations in TCVN 5699-2-25:2007 (IEC 60335-2-25: 2005) Household electrical appliances and similar electrical equipment. Safe. Part 2-25: Specific requirements for microwave ovens and combination microwave ovens.
9. Electric ovens and electric grills (portable types) must comply with the regulations in TCVN 5699-2-9:2004 (IEC 60335-2-9:2002, Adm.1:2004) Household electrical equipment and similar electrical equipment. Safe. Part 2-9: Particular requirements for ovens, toasters and similar portable cooking appliances.
10. PVC-coated electrical wires with nominal voltage up to and including 450/750V must comply with the provisions of TCVN 6610-1:2007 (IEC 60227-1: 1998) Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables with nominal voltage up to and including 450/750V. Part 1: General requirements, TCVN 6610-3:2000 (IEC 60227-3: 1997) Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables with rated voltage up to and including 450/750V. Part 3: Unsheathed cables for fixed installation, TCVN 6610-4:2000 (IEC 60227-4: 1992, Adm.1:1997) Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables with rated voltage up to and including 450 /750V. Part 4: Shielded cables for fixed installation, TCVN 6610-5:2007 (IEC 60227-5:2003) Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables with rated voltage up to and including 450/750V. Part 5: Flexible cables (wires).
11. Immersion electric water heaters must comply with the provisions of TCVN 5699-2-74:2005 (IEC 60335-2-74:2002) Household electrical appliances and similar electrical equipment. Safe. Part 2-74: Specific requirements for electric heating rods.
12. Tea or coffee making equipment must comply with the provisions of TCVN 5699-2-15:2007 (IEC 60335-2-15:2005) Household electrical appliances and similar electrical equipment. Safe. Part 2-15: Specific requirements for liquid heating equipment.
13. Hand dryers must comply with the regulations in TCVN 5699-2-23:2007 (IEC 60335-2-23: 2005) Household electrical appliances and similar electrical equipment. Safe. Part 2-23: Particular requirements for appliances for skin or hair care
Electrical and electronic equipment specified in the Appendix to this Technical Regulation must ensure safety in accordance with the corresponding national standards (TCVN) as follows:
1. Instantaneous electric water heaters must comply with the provisions of TCVN 5699-2-35:2007 (IEC 60335-2-35: 2005) Household electrical appliances and similar electrical equipment. Safe. Part 2-35: Specific requirements for instant water heaters.
2. Electric water heating and hot water storage equipment must comply with the provisions of TCVN 5699-2-21:2007 (IEC 60335-2-21:2004) Household electrical appliances and similar electrical equipment. Safe. Part 2-21: Specific requirements for storage water heaters.
3. Hair dryers and other hairdressing tools must comply with the provisions of TCVN 5699-2-23:2007 (IEC 60335-2-23: 2005) Household electrical appliances and similar electrical equipment. Safe. Part 2-23: Particular requirements for appliances intended for skin or hair care.
4. The kettle must comply with the regulations in TCVN 5699-2-15:2007 (IEC 60335-2-15: 2005) Household electrical appliances and similar electrical equipment. Safe. Part 2-15: Specific requirements for liquid heating equipment.
5. The rice cooker must comply with the regulations in TCVN 5699-2-15:2007 (IEC 60335-2-15: 2005) Household electrical appliances and similar electrical equipment. Safe. Part 2-15: Specific requirements for liquid heating equipment.
6. Electric fans must comply with the provisions of TCVN 5699-2-80:2007 (IEC 60335-2-80:2005) Household electrical equipment and similar electrical equipment. Safe. Part 2-80: Specific requirements for electric fans.
7. Electric irons must comply with the provisions of TCVN 5699-2-3:2006 (IEC 60335-2-3: 2005) Household electrical appliances and similar electrical equipment. Safe. Part 2-3: Specific requirements for electric irons.
8. Microwave ovens must comply with the regulations in TCVN 5699-2-25:2007 (IEC 60335-2-25: 2005) Household electrical appliances and similar electrical equipment. Safe. Part 2-25: Specific requirements for microwave ovens and combination microwave ovens.
9. Electric ovens and electric grills (portable types) must comply with the regulations in TCVN 5699-2-9:2004 (IEC 60335-2-9:2002, Adm.1:2004) Household electrical equipment and similar electrical equipment. Safe. Part 2-9: Particular requirements for ovens, toasters and similar portable cooking appliances.
10. PVC-coated electrical wires with nominal voltage up to and including 450/750V must comply with the provisions of TCVN 6610-1:2007 (IEC 60227-1: 1998) Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables with nominal voltage up to and including 450/750V. Part 1: General requirements, TCVN 6610-3:2000 (IEC 60227-3: 1997) Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables with rated voltage up to and including 450/750V. Part 3: Unsheathed cables for fixed installation, TCVN 6610-4:2000 (IEC 60227-4: 1992, Adm.1:1997) Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables with rated voltage up to and including 450 /750V. Part 4: Shielded cables for fixed installation, TCVN 6610-5:2007 (IEC 60227-5:2003) Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables with rated voltage up to and including 450/750V. Part 5: Flexible cables (wires).
11. Immersion electric water heaters must comply with the provisions of TCVN 5699-2-74:2005 (IEC 60335-2-74:2002) Household electrical appliances and similar electrical equipment. Safe. Part 2-74: Specific requirements for electric heating rods.
12. Tea or coffee making equipment must comply with the provisions of TCVN 5699-2-15:2007 (IEC 60335-2-15:2005) Household electrical appliances and similar electrical equipment. Safe. Part 2-15: Specific requirements for liquid heating equipment.
13. Hand dryers must comply with the regulations in TCVN 5699-2-23:2007 (IEC 60335-2-23: 2005) Household electrical appliances and similar electrical equipment. Safe. Part 2-23: Particular requirements for appliances for skin or hair care
Notes on the QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN conformity certification process:
There are 2 methods of certifying the conformity of electrical and electronic equipment products:
1. Method 5: test typical samples and evaluate the production process;
The validity of the Certificate of Conformity is 3 years and includes annual factory monitoring assessment.
2. Method 7: testing and evaluating batches of products and goods
The validity of the Certificate is only valid on that batch of imported goods.
Below is the content of QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN:
There are 2 methods of certifying the conformity of electrical and electronic equipment products:
1. Method 5: test typical samples and evaluate the production process;
The validity of the Certificate of Conformity is 3 years and includes annual factory monitoring assessment.
2. Method 7: testing and evaluating batches of products and goods
The validity of the Certificate is only valid on that batch of imported goods.
Below is the content of QCVN 4:2009/BKHCN:
Contact information for consultation:
GCL (HCM) COMPANY LIMITED
Hotline: 0393423091 | Hanoi: 02473099929
Email: hcm@gclab.org | louise.vietnam@pcn-global.com
Office: No. 27, Street 12, Khang Dien Residential Area, Phuoc Long B Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City
Testing Lab: No. 115, An Phu Alley 04, An Phu Ward, Thuan An City, Binh Duong Province.
GCL (HCM) COMPANY LIMITED
Hotline: 0393423091 | Hanoi: 02473099929
Email: hcm@gclab.org | louise.vietnam@pcn-global.com
Office: No. 27, Street 12, Khang Dien Residential Area, Phuoc Long B Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City
Testing Lab: No. 115, An Phu Alley 04, An Phu Ward, Thuan An City, Binh Duong Province.
