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 lead time for Vietnam MoST certification.
As an importer, exporter, or manufacturer looking to market your products, it is essential to be aware of the lead time for Vietnam MoST certification.
This article provides the information you need on the lead time for Vietnam MoST certification process.
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Lead Time for Vietnam MoST Certification
Local testing is the main method for obtaining a MoST certificate. However, the Paperwork method uses test reports from a lab that has a Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) with Vietnam. Then the content of the test report must comply with the provisions provided by the Vietnam Telecommunications Authority (VNTA).
Radio Frequency (RF) testing for Vietnam MoST certification is mandatory. During the process, we need to send one normal sample for a local test based on QCVN standards. Lead time for the local testing process is around three weeks.
After receiving the RF test report, the documents will then be submitted for document evaluation by the Vietnam Telecommunications Authority (VNTA). If you pass the certification, the next thing to do is to make an e-payment for certification and wait for the certification to be issued. However, if it does not pass the evaluation, the missing documents must be completed and then re-evaluated by VNTA.
The lead time for Vietnam MoST certification by the paperwork route takes about 2-3 weeks, starting from the submission date to MoST. Hence, the MoST certificate can be obtained within 6 weeks.
Here are the paperwork application requirements:
- Product Specifications
- Product Photos
- RF Test Report (Local Testing or Foreign MRA Test Report)
- Test Instruction (For Local Testing)
- Application Form (Prepared by Agent)
In Vietnam, after processing the local testing and Type Approval (TA) certificate, is there any one document to process called a Self Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) to carry out the process of importing goods into Vietnam. The lead time does not include the arrangement for SDoC to import goods. Something to note is the SDoC is only valid for 1 batch import.
The process of making an SDoC is to submit all the required documents for evaluation, if it passes the evaluation, the SDoC will be approved and the process of importing goods can be carried out. However, if it does not pass the evaluation, the missing documents must be completed and then re-evaluated by MoST. The SDoC itself takes approximately 2 weeks to make.
Here are the SDoC application requirements:
- VNTA Certificate
- EMC Test Report
- Safety Test Report
- Self Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) Form
- Letter of Acceptance (LoA) to Local Importer (If the certificate holder is Foreign Manufacture)
Conclusion
Lead time for Vietnam MoST certification is separated for some processes, local testing, Type Approval (TA), and Self Declaration of Conformity (SDoC). The local testing process is around 3 weeks from the date of sample receipt. The time for obtaining a TA certificate will be around 2-3 weeks. Hence, in total, approximately a MoST certificate can be obtained within 6 weeks.
The lead time does not include the arrangement for SDoC to import goods. The SDoC itself takes approximately 2 weeks to make. Something to note is the SDoC is only valid for 1 batch import.
To simplify the process of obtaining MoST certification for distributors, importers, or brand representatives who wish to sell ICT products in Vietnam, you can contact the Type Approval Certification Service for ICT Products, such as Dimulti, which can provide a solution for you. -UN.
