On February 14, 2025, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) officially issued Circular No. 01/2025/TT-BKHCN, accompanied by the national technical regulation QCVN 25:2025/BKHCN on electrical equipment for household installations and similar systems. This regulation was drafted by the National Technical Regulation Drafting Committee on Electrical Equipment for Household Installations and Similar Systems and was reviewed by the National Standards and Metrology Committee.
The national technical regulation QCVN 25:2025/BKHCN applies to organizations and individuals engaged in the production and trading of electrical equipment, regulatory authorities, and other relevant entities.
Scope of Application of QCVN 25:2025/BKHCN
QCVN 25:2025/BKHCN stipulates safety and management requirements for electrical equipment used in household installations and similar systems, as specified in the list provided in Annex A and Annex B of this regulation, along with their corresponding HS codes.
The scope of this regulation is limited to electrical equipment designed for installation in residential electrical systems with a maximum voltage of 440V AC.
Annex A
List of electrical equipment requiring conformity certification under Method 5 or Method 7
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| No. | Product name | HS code | Applicable standard(s) |
| 1. | Overcurrent protection circuit breaker for AC power, intended for household and similar applications (MCB) with a rated current not exceeding 63 A. | 85362011 85362012 85362013 85362091 85362099 | TCVN 6434-1:2018 (IEC 60898-1:2015) |
| 2. | Residual current operated circuit breaker with overcurrent protection (RCBO) for household and similar applications, with a rated current not exceeding 63 A. | 85365020 | TCVN 6951-1:2007 (IEC 61009-1:2003) |
Note: Short-circuit testing criteria are not included for MCB and RCBO.
Annex B
List of electrical equipment requiring conformity certification under Method 1
| No. | Product name | HS code | Applicable standard(s) |
| 1. | Electrical socket outlets for household use with a rated current not exceeding 32 A. | 85366992 85366999 | TCVN 6188-1:2007 (IEC 60884-1:2002) TCVN 6188-2-3:2016 (IEC 60884-2-3:2006) TCVN 6188-2-6:2016 (IEC 60884-2-6:1997) |
| 2. | Household electrical plug with a rated current not exceeding 32 A. | 85366992 85366999 | TCVN 6188-1:2007 (IEC 60884-1:2002) TCVN 6188-2-1:2008 (IEC 60884-2-1:2006) |
| 3. | Socket adapter for household use with a rated current not exceeding 32 A. | 85366992 85366999 | TCVN 6188-1:2007 (IEC 60884-1:2002) TCVN 6188-2-5:2016 (IEC 60884-2-5:1995) |
| 4. | Extension cord set for household use with a rated current not exceeding 32 A. | 85369094 85369099 | TCVN 6188-1:2007 (IEC 60884-1:2002) TCVN 6188-2-7:2016 (IEC 60884-2-7:2013) |
| 5. | Electrical switch for household use with a rated current not exceeding 20 A. | 85365061 85365069 | TCVN 6480-1:2008 (IEC 60669-1:2007) |
| 6. | Residual current operated circuit breaker without overcurrent protection (RCCB) for household and similar applications, with a rated current not exceeding 63 A. | 85365020 | TCVN 6950-1:2007 (IEC 61008-1:2006) |
Note: Short-circuit condition testing criteria are not included for RCCB.
Electrical equipment not covered by QCVN 25:2025/BKHCN
The following types of electrical equipment are not subject to the scope of QCVN 25:2025/BKHCN:
- Explosion-proof electrical equipment as specified in the Group 2 Goods List of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
- Socket outlets, plugs, socket adapters, and extension cord sets with a rated current exceeding 32 A.
- Electrical switches with a rated current exceeding 20 A.
- Electrical switches designed for installation within electrical devices.
- Circuit breakers (CB) with a rated current exceeding 63 A.
- Electrical equipment not covered by the corresponding TCVN standards, if listed in the Electrical Equipment List.
Implementation roadmap of QCVN 25:2025/BKHCN
QCVN 25:2025/BKHCN stipulates that domestically manufactured electrical equipment must undergo conformity certification and declaration in accordance with this regulation and must bear the conformity mark before being marketed. Imported electrical equipment must undergo state quality inspection, including conformity declaration review under this national technical regulation, and must also bear the conformity mark before being marketed.
- From April 1, 2025: Organizations and individuals engaged in the production and trading of electrical equipment are encouraged to voluntarily apply QCVN 25:2025/BKHCN.
- From April 1, 2027: Electrical equipment listed in Annex A and Annex B of QCVN 25:2025/BKHCN must fully comply with this regulation before being placed on the market (mandatory application).
