To market Information and Communication Technology (ICT) products in Vietnam must go through the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) certification process. What is often asked about the process is who should be the applicant for Vietnam MoST certification.
As an importer, exporter, or manufacturer who wants to market their products, you must know who actually has to be an applicant for Vietnam MoST certification.
This article will give you information about the applicant for Vietnam MoST certification.
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The Applicant for Vietnam MoST Certification
Applicants for Vietnam MoST certification are listed on Circular No. 30/2011/TT-BTTTT (and its amendments, such as Circular 10/2020/TT-BTTTT and Circular 15/2018/TT-BTTTT).
The circular regulates the procedures and methods for certification of MoST Type Approval, Declaration of Conformity, and application of the ICT Mark. According to the Vietnamese government regulations, it is clear that the applicant for Vietnam MoST Type Approval Certification must be a local company officially registered in Vietnam.
The local company can be a subsidiary of the manufacturer, an authorized importer, a distributor, or a local representative appointed by the manufacturer in Vietnam who will also be the certificate holder.
Although the decree or circular specifically states “only local companies can be applicants,” consistent practice and information from regulatory bodies and legal experts confirm this local entity mandate as a basic principle for product conformity assessment in Vietnam.
The function of the local representative goes beyond filing, often including responsibilities related to the sale, marketing, or import of goods, although certificates and test reports may be issued on behalf of the original manufacturer.
Conclusion
The applicant for Vietnam MoST Approval Certification or the certificate holder is a local company that is registered in Vietnam. It can be a manufacturer’s subsidiary, importer, distributor, or manufacturer’s local representative in Vietnam.
The Local Representative for MoST certification has a function that focuses more on selling goods, marketing, or importing goods. This is because Certificates and Test Reports can be made on behalf of the Manufacturer.
To simplify the process of obtaining MoST certification for distributors, importers, or brand representatives who want to sell ICT products in the Vietnam, you can contact the Type Approval Certification Service for ICT Products, like Dimulti which can be a solution for you. -UN.
