Vietnam QCVN technical regulation testing

Vietnam QCVN Certification Testing

Compatible Electronics holds direct NVLAP accreditation for QCVN 54, QCVN 55, QCVN 96, QCVN 118, TCVN 7317, and TCVN 7326-1 at the Lake Forest/Silverado location — providing ILAC MRA recognized test reports accepted by Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communications.

NVLAP AccreditedQCVN 54 / 55 / 96 / 118 AccreditedTCVN Immunity & SafetyCombined Global Testing

What are QCVN Standards?

QCVN standards are Vietnamese national technical regulations issued by government ministries. For telecommunications and IT products, QCVN standards relevant to EMC and radio performance are issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications (BTTTT). They are largely harmonized with international CISPR and ETSI standards, meaning measurements performed to international standards also satisfy Vietnamese requirements in most cases. All Vietnamese standards in Compatible Electronics’ accredited scope are accredited at the Lake Forest/Silverado location.

Accredited QCVN EMC Emissions Standards

QCVN 118

QCVN 118 (2018): BTTTT — Multimedia Equipment

National technical regulation on electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment — emission requirements
Based on CISPR 32; Class A and Class B emission limits
Applies to computers, AV devices, smart TVs, set-top boxes, media players, and connected consumer electronics
Accredited at Lake Forest/Silverado

Accredited QCVN Radio / Wireless Standards

2.4 GHz

QCVN 54 — 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum Devices

QCVN 54 (2020): BTTTT — current version; radio equipment operating in the 2.4 GHz band using spread spectrum techniques; accredited at Lake Forest/Silverado
QCVN 54 (2011): BTTTT — prior version; accredited at Lake Forest/Silverado
Covers WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ax, Bluetooth Classic and BLE, Zigbee, and other 2.4 GHz spread spectrum devices

Low-Frequency SRD

QCVN 55 (2011): BTTTT — Short Range Devices 9 kHz to 25 MHz

Short Range Devices in the 9 kHz to 25 MHz frequency range
Covers NFC devices (13.56 MHz), HF RFID readers, and other low-frequency SRD devices
Accredited at Lake Forest/Silverado

Broadband SRD

QCVN 96 (2015): BTTTT — SRD 9 kHz to 40 GHz

Technical regulation on electromagnetic compatibility for Short Range Devices operating on frequencies between 9 kHz and 40 GHz
Covers Bluetooth, Zigbee, Z-Wave, sub-GHz SRDs, and microwave SRDs
Accredited at Lake Forest/Silverado

Accredited TCVN Immunity and Safety Standards

TCVN Immunity

TCVN 7317:2003 (CISPR 24:1997)

Electromagnetic compatibility for telecommunications terminal equipment — immunity requirements
Based on CISPR 24:1997; covers ESD, radiated RF, EFT, surge, conducted RF, and voltage dip immunity
Accredited at Lake Forest/Silverado

TCVN Safety

TCVN 7326-1:2003 (IEC 60950-1:2001)

Information technology equipment — Safety — Part 1: General requirements
Based on IEC 60950-1:2001; applies to IT equipment sold in Vietnam requiring safety certification
Accredited at Lake Forest/Silverado

Products Requiring QCVN Compliance

IT & Multimedia

Information Technology and Multimedia Equipment

Computers, workstations, laptops, and tablets
Monitors and display equipment
Printers, scanners, and office peripherals
Smart TVs, set-top boxes, media players, and gaming consoles (QCVN 118)

Wireless Devices

Radio and Wireless Equipment

WiFi routers and access points (QCVN 54, QCVN 96)
Bluetooth devices (QCVN 54, QCVN 96)
Zigbee and Z-Wave IoT devices (QCVN 54, QCVN 96)
NFC readers and HF RFID equipment (QCVN 55, QCVN 96)

Vietnam Certification Process

Products must comply with applicable QCVN and obtain certification from Vietnamese authorities before sale in Vietnam.

Testing

Accredited Lab Testing

Identify applicable QCVN regulations with VRFD or MIC guidance
Perform testing at Compatible Electronics NVLAP ILAC MRA accredited laboratory
Accredited test reports (ILAC MRA recognized) covering applicable QCVN standards

Certification

In-Country Filing

Accredited test reports submitted to Vietnamese certification body or MIC (BTTTT/VRFD)
In-country type approval or certification issuance by Ministry of Information and Communications
Local Vietnamese representative or agent typically required for certificate application filing

Note: Vietnam requires specific in-country declaration or registration processes. Compatible Electronics provides the accredited test reports; coordination with a Vietnamese certification agent for local filing is recommended.

Real-World Testing Examples

Smart TV — QCVN 118 + QCVN 54 + Parallel Global Markets

A consumer electronics manufacturer needed QCVN compliance for a 55-inch smart TV with integrated WiFi for the Vietnam retail market. Compatible Electronics performed QCVN 118 (2018) radiated and conducted emissions testing at Lake Forest/Silverado, confirming Class B multimedia equipment limits. QCVN 54 (2020) WiFi radio performance testing was performed in the same session. Parallel testing for FCC Part 15B (ANSI C63.4), CNS 15936 (Taiwan BSMI), and AS/NZS CISPR 32 (Australia RCM) was completed simultaneously — delivering Vietnam, Taiwan, Australia, and US test reports from a single lab engagement.

NFC Reader Module — QCVN 55 + QCVN 96 + FCC/ISED

A semiconductor manufacturer needed QCVN compliance for an NFC reader module operating at 13.56 MHz for Vietnamese POS terminal applications. Compatible Electronics performed QCVN 55 (2011) SRD testing at Lake Forest/Silverado, measuring 13.56 MHz magnetic field strength at specified distances, harmonic emissions at 27.12 MHz and 40.68 MHz, and frequency accuracy. QCVN 96 (2015) SRD EMC testing covered the broader radio compatibility requirements. Parallel FCC Part 15.225 and RSS-210 measurements in the same session produced combined US, Canadian, and Vietnamese compliance from one test engagement.

WiFi Router — QCVN 54 + QCVN 118 Combined

A networking equipment manufacturer required QCVN certification for a dual-band WiFi router for the Vietnam enterprise market. Compatible Electronics performed QCVN 54 (2020) 2.4 GHz spread spectrum radio testing at Lake Forest/Silverado — measuring conducted output power, EIRP, occupied bandwidth, spurious emissions, and band edge compliance across all 13 WiFi channels. QCVN 118 emissions testing for the router’s digital processing circuitry was performed in the same session. The combined QCVN 54 + QCVN 118 test report package was submitted to the Vietnamese certification agent for MIC/VRFD registration.