Vietnam has introduced comprehensive regulatory updates affecting mobile devices and IT equipment across three compliance domains. New stricter electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) limits for mobile devices under QCVN 86:2025/BKHCN, updated hazardous substance restrictions aligned with EU RoHS standards, and revised specific absorption rate (SAR) compliance requirements under QCVN 134:2024/BTTTT may require manufacturers to conduct retesting for new certifications.
Vietnam's regulatory framework for telecommunications and IT equipment has undergone significant modernization to align with international standards and address evolving technology requirements. The Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) and Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) have issued multiple technical regulations that fundamentally change compliance requirements for manufacturers and importers operating in the Vietnamese market. These updates reflect Vietnam's commitment to strengthening its regulatory oversight of telecommunications equipment as mobile technologies continue to evolve.
The Vietnamese authorities have issued three critical regulatory updates affecting different aspects of product compliance. The Ministry of Science and Technology issued national technical regulation QCVN 86:2025/BKHCN establishing updated electromagnetic compatibility procedures for smartphones, mobile terminals, and related telecommunications equipment. This regulation introduces new mandatory EMC requirements for devices operating on modern cellular networks including GSM, 3G, 4G, 5G, and NB-IoT technologies.
Simultaneously, the Ministry of Information and Communications issued Circular 19/2024/TT-BTTT on December 31, 2024, introducing QCVN 134:2024/BTTTT, the national technical regulation on specific absorption rate for hand-held and body-worn radio equipment. Additionally, the Ministry of Science and Technology issued Circular 29/2025/TT-BKHCN on November 13, 2025, replacing Circular 02/2024/TT-BTTTT, which sets forth updated safety and conformity requirements for information technology and telecommunications products.
Further analysis of the enforcement mechanism reveals that competent authorities across multiple member states are expected to adopt a phased approach, with initial focus on high-risk product categories before extending surveillance to broader market segments. The transition period, while
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