What is Vietnam's MOIT Energy Efficiency Certification?

Introduction to Vietnam's MOIT Energy Efficiency Certification

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam issues the Energy Efficiency Mark Certification, a mandatory requirement for certain products. MOIT plays a pivotal role in regulating Vietnam's energy industries, including electricity, renewable energy, and new energy sources. They also formulate and implement laws, policies, and strategic development plans related to these industries.

Effective July 1, 2013, energy efficiency labeling became mandatory in Vietnam. On December 28, 2016, MOIT replaced Document No. 07/2012 with Document No. 36/2016/TT-BCT, which introduced significant changes. Notably, the new document transitioned the process of issuing energy efficiency certificates from post-testing registration in Vietnam to online registration and eliminated the need for factory audits.

On March 9, 2017, MOIT issued Document No. 04/2017/QD-TTg, outlining a phased enforcement plan for Vietnam's energy efficiency labeling. According to these regulations, all products listed in the controlled scope must undergo product testing to obtain energy efficiency registration and affix an energy efficiency label before entering the Vietnamese market.

Energy Efficiency Label

The energy efficiency label is a crucial aspect of this certification. It corresponds to different energy efficiency levels represented by the number of stars, ranging from one to five. Five stars indicate the highest performance level. The label must be visibly placed on the product, and electronic labels are permissible. However, only full-color labels with specified color formats can be used.

Product Scope

The scope of Vietnam's MOIT Energy Efficiency Certification covers various products, including:

- Lighting Equipment: Compact fluorescent lamps, linear tubular fluorescent lamps, electronic ballasts, and LED lamps.

- Household Appliances: Refrigerators, freezers, commercial refrigerators, rice cookers, electric fans, televisions, air conditioners, household washing machines, solar water heaters, and storage water heaters.

- Office Equipment: Photocopiers, printers, computer monitors, and laptops.

- Industrial Equipment: Electric motors, boilers, and distribution transformers.

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