What are requirements for displaying mandatory information of labels of several goods on electronic media in Vietnam?

What are requirements for displaying mandatory information of labels of several goods on electronic media in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Article 3 of the Circular 18/2022/TT-BKHCN stipulating requirements for displaying mandatory information of labels of several goods on electronic media in Vietnam as follows:

Rules for displaying mandatory information on electronic media

1. Organizations and individuals responsible for goods labeling have the option of labeling on electronic media or on primary packaging or on commercial packages or in booklets of the goods in accordance with Decree No. 43/2017/ND-CP amended by Decree No. 111/2021/ND-CP. Goods categories and information thereof to be displayed on electronic media shall conform to the Appendix attached hereto.

2. Organizations and individuals responsible for goods labeling must fulfill the following requirements when labeling electronically:

a) The link to electronic media must be clearly shown on goods label, such as: code, barcode, QR code, on electronic visual display of goods that have a visual display, or via other common electronic media;

b) Provide sufficient means, equipment and/or instructions for customers to access the electronic information of goods label on the spot;

c) Information shown on electronic labels must match information shown on physical labels and must not cause readers, observers, listeners to misunderstand the nature of the goods.

As regulations above, requirements for displaying mandatory information of labels of several goods on electronic media in Vietnam are:

+ The link to electronic media must be clearly shown on goods label, such as: code, barcode, QR code, on electronic visual display of goods that have a visual display, or via other common electronic media;

+ Provide sufficient means, equipment and/or instructions for customers to access the electronic information of goods label on the spot;

+ Information shown on electronic labels must match information shown on physical labels and must not cause readers, observers, listeners to misunderstand the nature of the goods.

What are responsibilities of organizations and individuals manufacturing, importing, selling goods in Vietnam in regard to electronic goods labeling?

Pursuant to Clause 4 Article 4 of the Circular 18/2022/TT-BKHCN stipulating responsibilities of organizations and individuals manufacturing, importing, selling goods in Vietnam in regard to electronic goods labeling as follows:

+ complying with regulations on goods labeling and this Circular; complying with regulations on inspections, control, administrative penalties, and being legally accountable for electronic labels for goods that they manufacture or import or sell;

+ preparing sufficient means and equipment in order to allow consumers to immediately access all electronically displayed information at any time;

+ providing information of electronic labels at request of competent regulatory authorities entitled to conduct investigations and/or inspections.

If persons in charge of the goods fail to provide information of electronic labels upon request due to reasons beyond their control, they must provide the requested information of electronic labels within 24 hours from the moment in which competent regulatory authorities request.

If information of electronic labels under investigation or inspection cannot be accessed, the labels shall be deemed insufficient.

What are mandatory information of labels of several goods on electronic media in Vietnam?

As prescribed in the Appendix of Some contents according to the nature of the goods are displayed on electronic media issued together with Circular 18/2022/TT-BKHCN:

No.	GROUP NAME OF GOODS	CONTENT MUST BE DISPLAYED ON ELECTRONIC MEDIA
1	Textile products, garment, leather, shoes (Section 25)	a) Specifications; b) Instructions for use, instructions for preservation;
2	Plastic and rubber products (Section 26)	a) Composition; b) Technical specifications;
3	Paper, cardboard, carton (Section 27)	a) Month of manufacture; b) Technical specifications;
4	Teaching supplies, school supplies, stationery (Section 28)	Specifications
5	Political, economic, cultural, scientific, educational, literary, artistic, religious publications (Section 29)	Specifications
6	Musical Instruments (Section 30)	Specifications;
7	Sports equipment, exercise machines (Section 31)	a) Year of manufacture; b) Composition; c) Specifications; d) Instructions for use;
8	Wooden (Section 32)	a) Composition; b) Technical specifications; c) Instructions for use, instructions for preservation;
9	Products of crockery, porcelain, glass (Section 33)	a) Composition; b) Technical specifications; c) Instructions for use, instructions for preservation;
10	Handicrafts (Section 34)	a) Composition; b) Technical specifications; c) Instructions for use, instructions for preservation;
11	Household appliances, household appliances (non-electric) (Section 35)	a) Composition; b) Technical specifications; c) Instructions for use, instructions for preservation;
12	Silver (Section 36)	Quantitative ingredients;
13	Gemstone (Section 37)	Specifications;
14	Gold jewelry, fine art (Section 38)	a) Content; b) Mass; c) Weight of mounting object (if any); d) Product code;
15	Postal, telecommunications, information technology, network information security, electrical and electronic equipment, refurbished and renewed technology products (Section 40)	a) Year of manufacture; b) Technical specifications; c) Instructions for use, instructions for preservation.
16	Fishing gear (Section 44)	a) Composition; b) Technical specifications; c) Phone number (if any).
17	Bicycle (Section 50)	a) Manufacturer's name; b) Year of manufacture; c) Basic specifications;
18	Spare parts for vehicles (Section 51)	a) Trademark, trade name (Commercial name), model code (if any); b) Part number; c) Year of manufacture (if any); d) Technical specifications (if any);
19	Building materials and interior decoration (Section 51)	a) Specifications; b) Month of production; c) Instructions for use, instructions for preservation;
20	Petroleum products (Section 52)	Instructions for use and maintenance instructions.
21	Glasses (Section 58)	a) Composition; b) Technical specifications; c) User manual.
22	Clock (Section 59)	a) Composition; b) Technical specifications; c) User manual.
23	Diapers, sanitary napkins, masks, cotton swabs, ear pads, toilet paper (Section 60)	Instructions for use and maintenance instructions.
24	Toothbrush (Section 61)	a) Composition; b) Technical specifications; c) User manual; d) Month of manufacture.
25	Wet towel (Section 62)	a) Specifications; b) User manual;
26	Beauty machines and tools (Section 63)	a) Specifications; b) User manual; c) Year of manufacture.
27	Tools and materials for food packaging (Section 64)	User manual.

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