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Ref : EIC 633/2
27 June 2008
Dear Sirs,
Commercial Information Circular No. 340/2008
Viet Nam : Technical Regulation on Safety of Toys
The Ministry of Science and Technology of Viet Nam has recently proposed a regulation laying down the technical requirements, labelling, testing methods for toys intended for children under 14 years of age.
DETAILS
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The regulation promulgates the general safety standards and corresponding safety requirements for toys. The regulation specifies the quality properties related to safety, health of users, corresponding testing methods; and basic requirements for quality management for domestic production, import and delivery of toys in the market. It applies to organizations and individuals that manufacture, import, distribute and retail toys. A copy (pdf format) of the proposed regulation which sets out the full details is appended in the Annex to this circular.
- Viet Nam would consider comments from its trading partners before it implements the proposed regulation. Any such comments should reach the following on or before 1 August 2008:
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Directorate for Standard and Quality Vietnam Standard and Quality Center 8 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi |
| Tel: +(844) 836 1467 |
| Fax: +(844) 836 1771 |
| Email: tcvn@vnn.vn / info@vsqc.org.vn |
| Website: http://www.vsqc.org.vn |
The Trade and Industry Department would also relay comments to Viet Nam from concerned parties in Hong Kong. Such comments should be addressed and sent to the undersigned on or before 21 July 2008.
ENQUIRIES
- For enquiries concerning the content of this circular, please contact the undersigned at telephone number 2398 5698 or annacheung@tid.gov.hk.
Yours faithfully,
(Miss Anna CHEUNG)
for Director-General of Trade and Industry
| Note : | While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the above information, the Department cannot guarantee this to be so and will not be held liable for any reliance placed on the same. |