Vietnam: Scope of State inspection of measurement

Specifically, according to Article 43 of the Law on Measurement 2011 of Vietnam, the scope of State inspection of measurement is stipulated as follows:

- State inspection of measurement standards deals with:

+ The compliance with requirements;

+ The compliance with requirements for measurement standards.

- State inspection of measuring instruments covers:

+ The presentation of instrument specifications;

+ The conformity of components and parts of category 2 measuring instruments with approved samples.

+ The compliance with requirements;

+ Measuring instrument specifications;

+ Storage conditions, maintenance and use;

+ The compliance with measurement requirements of measuring instruments.

- State inspection of measurement processes includes:

+ Applicable measuring instruments, measurement processes and conditions according to technical measurement requirements;

+ The deviation of measurement results in comparison to the permissible tolerance according to technical measurement requirements.

- State inspection of pre-packaged goods deals with:

+ The quantity of pre-packaged goods specified on its label.

+ The actual quantity of pre-packaged goods;

+ Quantity marks.

- State inspection of testing, inspection and calibration of measuring instruments and standards deals with:

+ The obedience to regulations on inspection, testing and calibration;

+ The fulfillment of requirements;

+ The fulfillment of obligations by testing, calibration and inspection bodies and designated testing, calibration and inspection bodies.

View more details at the Law on Measurement 2011 of Vietnam, officially effective from July 01, 2012.

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