The energy efficiency certification process in Vietnam is as follows.

Product example: Air conditioner

1. Procedure for issuing approval

    – Submit a sample to a local laboratory and fill out a local importer application

    – Test report issuance

    – Submit application to MOIT agency

    – Energy efficiency approval issued

2. Schedule: About 4-5 weeks

3. Cost: Inter-air and non-inverter air-conditioning price differences

4. Required documents:

    – Application form

    – Instruction Manual

    – Technical Specifications

    – Factory information

    – Manufacturer information in table (provided separately)

    – Local importer / Rep’s information

5. Local test: required

6. Sample: 1 ea

7. Factory Audit: N/A