VIETNAM I. GENERAL INFORMATION Population Size 86.5 million Domestic Trade per million population (in US$) Departmental Budget per million population (in US$) Staff Strength About 1200 personnel II. RATIONALE FOR LEGAL METROLGY LEGISLATION COUNTRY VIETNAM RATIONALE FOR LEGISLATION To protect consumers and traders by regulating the use of weighing and measuring instruments for trade use and pre-packaged goods. III. REGULATORY BODY COUNTRY VIETNAM Directorate for Standards and Quality (STAMEQ) REGULATORY BODY
ASEAN WORKING GROUP ON LEGAL METROLOGY (WG3) MATRIX INFORMATION ON LEGAL METROLOGY REGIME IN ASEAN IV. LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK COUNTRY VIETNAM LAWS AND REGULATIONS Ordinance on Measurement 1999 (revised Act on Measurement 1990) V. PATTERN APPROVAL Country Total Product Weighing & Measuring Instrument Type or Grouping VIETNAM 39 Nonautomatic weighing instrument Fuel Dispenser (petrol and diesel) Flow meter (volumetric & Domestic Standards Vietnam national measurement regulation (DLVN) STANDARDS Please Relevant tick box if International mandator Standards y Extent of Alignment State reason if MOD x OIML R76 - - about x OIML R117 - - about x OIML R117 - - Mass) Water meter about x OIML R49 - - Taximeter about x OIML R21 - - etc Item 3.1.4, 2008-2010 WG3 Work plan Page 3 of 16
VI. MODE OF REGULATION AND TYPES OF CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT REGIMES FOR WEIGHING AND MEASURING INSTRUMENTS FOR TRADE USE COUNTRY TYPES OF CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT REGIMES MODE OF REGULATION
VIETNAM ASEAN WORKING GROUP ON LEGAL METROLOGY (WG3) MATRIX INFORMATION ON LEGAL METROLOGY REGIME IN ASEAN Registration of approved pattern The patterns of all weighing and measuring instruments for trade use have to undergo pattern testing (Evaluation by the Vietnam Metrology Institute, VMI). All approved patterns will be entered into the Register of Approved Patterns of Weighing and Measuring Instruments. Verification of weighing and measuring instruments Post Market Surveillance All weighing and measuring instruments for use for trade shall be verified by verification organization (Verification license issued by the STAMEQ). Instrument meeting the prescribed requirements are stamped and certified fit for trade used. Inspectors of Standardization, Measurement and Quality have the general supervision and all the powers and discretion under the Ordinance on Measurement and Inspection Law. Item 3.1.4, 2008-2010 WG3 Work plan Page 5 of 16
VII. FLOW CHART OF MEMBER COUNTRIES REGIME FOR PATTERN APPROVAL FLOW CHART TO OBTAIN PATTERN APPROVAL FOR WEIGHING AND MEASURING INSTRUMENT Manufacturer required to applied for pattern approval from Custodian of Weights and Measures before the instrument can be used for trade VMI or Designed organization conducting Testing Pattern Approved No YES Certificate of Approval Issued by STAMEQ YES
ASEAN WORKING GROUP ON LEGAL METROLOGY (WG3) MATRIX INFORMATION ON LEGAL METROLOGY REGIME IN ASEAN Weighing and Measuring Instrument fit for used for trade. Item 3.1.4, 2008-2010 WG3 Work plan Page 7 of 16
ASEAN WORKING GROUP ON LEGAL METROLOGY (WG3) MATRIX INFORMATION ON LEGAL METROLOGY REGIME IN ASEAN VIII. MODE OF REGULATION ON VERIFICATION AND FREQUENCY FOR RE-VERIFICATION COUNTRY TYPE OF INSTRUMENT RE-VERIFICATION FREQUENCY MODE OF REGULATION ON VERIFICATION VIETNAM ALL TYPE OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES USED FOR TRADE PURPOSSES 1 years, 2 years or 5 years Ordinance on Measurement 1999 e.g. Spring Balance, Meter Ruler and Petroleum Dispenser. Item 3.1.4, 2008-2010 WG3 Work plan Page 9 of 16
IX. VERIFICATION SEAL (IN PICTORIAL FORM) 1. Verification seal is made by suitable material and in several sizes (φ6; φ10; φ16). There are two verification seal styles with the content and form as the below table: Verification organization Vietnam metrology Institute Technical Centre in Local Verification Offices in Province Authorized verification organizations Verification seal Style 1 VN VN VN VN II HN N20 Style 2 VN VN VN VN II HN N20
ASEAN WORKING GROUP ON LEGAL METROLOGY (WG3) MATRIX INFORMATION ON LEGAL METROLOGY REGIME IN ASEAN 10-01 10-01 10-01 10-01 2. Verification stamp is made by decal and there are two sizes of verification stamp: (18 x 25) mm and (25 x 35) mm). 0 0 0 0 0 VN N12 3A 0 0 0 0 0 0 VN Expire date to Expire date to size (18x25) mm size (25x35) mm 3. Verification Certificate is made in A 4 or A 5 paper size with the content and form as follows: Item 3.1.4, 2008-2010 WG3 Work plan Page 11 of 16
Name of verification unit Address:. SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM Telephone:.. Independence- Freedom- Happiness (front side of A 4 or A 5 paper) CERTIFICATE OF VERIFICATION N 0 : Measuring instrument Type: Serial N 0 : Manufacturer: Year: Specifications: Place: User: Method of verification: Conclusion: Verification stamp N 0 :
ASEAN WORKING GROUP ON LEGAL METROLOGY (WG3) MATRIX INFORMATION ON LEGAL METROLOGY REGIME IN ASEAN Valid until: Date of issue Verifier Director (With respectfulness of conditions of use and maintenance) (back side of A 4 or A 5 paper) RESULTS OF VERIFICATION (not compulsory to apply) Item 3.1.4, 2008-2010 WG3 Work plan Page 13 of 16
ASEAN WORKING GROUP ON LEGAL METROLOGY (WG3) MATRIX INFORMATION ON LEGAL METROLOGY REGIME IN ASEAN X. FLOWCHART OF MEMBER COUNTRIES REGIME FOR VERIFICATION FLOW CHART FOR VERIFICATION OF WEIGHING AND MEASURING INSTRUMENT BY LICENSE COMPANY All Weighing and Measuring Instrument used for trade purpose shall be verified and stamped Verification organization Conducting Verification Test No Item 3.1.4, 2008-2010 WG3 Work plan Page 15 of 16
YES Instrument verified and issued a verification certificate together with stamp. Weighing and Measuring Instrument fit used for trade
ASEAN WORKING GROUP ON LEGAL METROLOGY (WG3) MATRIX INFORMATION ON LEGAL METROLOGY REGIME IN ASEAN XI. PRE-PACKAGED GOODS Country Vietnam Types of Prepackaged Goods All type prepacked goods Domestic Standards Decree 89/ND-CP STANDARDS Agency in Please tick Relevant Extent of State reason charge of box if International Alignment if MOD Labeling mandatory standards x 4 Ministries XII. CONTACT PERSON COUNTRY VIETNAM CONTACT DETAILS Name : Nguyen Hung Diep Designation: Director of Metrology Department Organization: Directorate for Standards and Quality (STAMEQ) Address: 8 Hoang Quoc Viet Road, Cau Giay District, Ha Noi, Viet Nam Tel: 84-4-7911632 Fax: 84-4-7911595 Email: bandoluong@tcvn.gov.vn Website: http/www.tcvn.gov.vn Item 3.1.4, 2008-2010 WG3 Work plan Page 17 of 16