3. Test methods

3.1. Sample preparation methods are specified under TCVN 10172:2013 - Sample preparation for measurement of mercury level in fluorescent lamps.

3.2. Mercury content in fluorescent lamps are determined under IEC 62321-4:2017 (Determination of certain substances in electrotechnical Products - Part 4: Mercury in polymers, metals and electronics by CV-AAS, CV-AFS, ICP-OES and ICP-MS).

III. Regulatory requirements

1. Declaration of conformity

1.1. Fluorescent lamps containing mercury shall, before being circulated on the market, have their conformity declared in accordance with this Regulation.

1.2. Conformity of fluorescent lamps containing mercury shall be declared as prescribed in points a and b clause 2 Article 11 of the Circular No. 36/2019/TT-BCT dated November 29, 2019 of the Minister of Industry and Trade on management of quality of products and goods under the management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

2. Assessment of conformity

2.1. Assessment of conformity

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In the case of domestic production of fluorescent lamps containing mercury: carry out conformity assessment by adopting method 5 in Appendix II to the Circular No. 28/2012/TT-BKHCN and Circular No. 02/2017/TT-BKHCN.

2.2. Regarding conformity assessment bodies: comply with the regulations laid down in point a clause 1 Article 8 of the Circular No. 36/2019/TT-BCT dated November 29, 2019 of the Minister of Industry and Trade on management of quality of products and goods under the management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

3. Use of conformity marks

Conformity marks must be used in compliance with clause 2 Article 4 of the Circular No. 28/2012/TT-BKHCN.

IV. Responsibilities of organizations and individuals

1. Producers, importers and traders of fluorescent lamps containing mercury must ensure their quality according to regulations of law on quality of products and goods and regulations enshrined in this document.

2. Producers, importers and traders of fluorescent lamps containing mercury must, after declaring conformity, must register their conformity declarations with the Department of Industry and Trade where they register their production, trading and import as prescribed in clause 2 Article 12 of the Circular No. 36/2019/TT-BCT.

V. Implementation

1. The Vietnam Chemicals Agency shall cooperate with related agencies and units in providing guidelines for and inspecting the implementation of this Regulation.

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3. Departments of Industry and Trade of provinces and central-affiliated cities shall cooperate with related agencies and units in providing guidelines for and inspecting the implementation of this Regulation within their provinces.

4. If any of the legislative documents, documents and standards referred to in this Regulation is changed, amended or replaced, the newest one shall prevail./.

APPENDIX

LIST OF FLUORESCENT LAMPS SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS UNDER QCVN    :2020/BCT

No.

Type of fluorescent lamp

HS code

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8539.31.30

8539.31.90

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Linear fluorescent lamps (LFLs) for general lighting purposes

8539.31.90

a

Triband phosphor < 60 W

b

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Cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFLs) and external electrode fluorescent lamps (EEFLs) for electronic displays

8539.39.30

a

Length ≤ 500 mm

b

Length > 500 mm and ≤ 1,500 mm

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c

Length > 1,500 mm

National technical regulation QCVN 02A:2020/BCT on Mercury content in fluorescent lamps