Circular No. 02/2015/TT-TTCP on the uniform for officials, inspectors, civil servants, and employees of state inspection agencies

CIRCULAR

Regulations on uniforms for officials, inspectors, civil servants, and staff members of state inspection agencies

 belonging to state inspection agencies

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Based on the Inspection Law dated November 15, 2010;

Based on Decree No. 83/2012/NĐ-CP dated October 9, 2012, of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Government Inspectorate;

Decree No. 92/2014/NĐ-CP dated October 8, 2014 of the Government amending Clause 1, Article 16 of Decree No. 97/2011/NĐ-CP dated October 21, 2011 of the Government stipulating inspectors and inspection collaborators;

Pursuant to Decree No. 92/2014/ND-CP dated October 8, 2014 of the Government amending and supplementing Clause 1 of Article 16 of Decree No. 97/2011/ND-CP dated October 21, 2011 of the Government stipulating inspectors and inspection collaborators;

Considering the proposal of the Director of the Cadre and Civil Service Department,

Total The Government Inspectorate issues this Circular regulating the management and use of uniforms, colors, materials, and specifications of uniforms for officials, inspectors, civil servants, and staff members of state inspection agencies.

PART I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

This Circular stipulates the management and use of uniforms, colors, materials, and specifications of uniforms for officials, inspectors, civil servants, and staff members of state inspection agencies.

Article 2. Applicability

1. The subjects eligible to be issued uniforms are officials, inspectors, civil servants, and staff members of state inspection agencies.

2. For industries and fields requiring specific inspection uniforms, the Minister of the respective ministry or head of the equivalent agency managing such industry or field shall, in consultation with the Chief Inspector General of the Government, establish the inspection uniform for inspectors of the inspection agencies within that industry or field.

3. The uniforms for defense inspectors and police inspectors shall be implemented according to the regulations of the Minister of Defense and the Minister of Public Security.

4. For southern provinces, due to weather conditions and within the budget allocated for the procurement of uniforms, the heads of state inspection agencies at the central and provincial levels shall report to their superiors for consideration and decision regarding the conversion of one overcoat into two spring and summer jackets.

Chapter II

SPECIFIC PROVISIONS

The uniforms prescribed in this Circular include: winter clothing, overcoat, long-sleeved shirt, spring-summer trousers, short-sleeved spring-summer jacket, long-sleeved spring-summer jacket, leather belt, leather shoes, backless sandals, socks, tie, raincoat, file case. It is encouraged and prioritized to use domestically produced raw materials for manufacturing uniforms.

The uniforms specified in this Circular include: winter and autumn clothing, overcoats, long-sleeved shirts, spring and summer trousers, short-sleeved spring and summer jackets, long-sleeved spring and summer jackets, helmets, leather belts, leather shoes, backstrap sandals, socks, ties, raincoats, document cases, peaked caps, cap badges, pine branches, rank buttons, shoulder boards, insignias.

a) Color: black

1. Overcoat

a) Material:

- Twill wool blend fabric, code: TW8058-1;

- Weave type: 3/1 twill;

- Ratio: PW45/55;

- Density: warp 360s/cm; weft 270s/cm;

- Weight: 245g/m²².

b) Color: dark slate gray.

c) Style: suit style, B-shaped collar, belt, brass zipper. Chest has a cup pocket, with one row of four white-plated buttons. Shoulder straps for insignia are sewn on, with padded shoulders. Two slanted pockets are sewn below the chest on the front. The back has separate shoulder straps, with a stitched spine and a slit. The sleeves have two pleats, with buttons attached. The entire collar, lapels, pocket flaps, and body are reinforced with mex. The length of the jacket reaches mid-thigh.

b) Material: Gucci, Casimer fabric

a) Material:

- Twill wool blend fabric, code: TW8058-1;

- Weave type: 3/1 twill;

- Ratio: PW45/55;

- Density: warp 360s/cm; weft 270s/cm;

- Weight: 245g/m²².

b) Color: dark slate gray.

c) Style: coat style, B-shaped collar. One row of four white-plated buttons on the chest. Four pockets on the front (two chest pockets, two lower pockets), each with a flap. Shoulder straps for insignia are sewn on, with padded shoulders. The back has a stitched spine and a slit. The sleeves have two pleats, with cuffs folded outwards. The entire collar, lapels, pocket flaps, and body are reinforced with mex. Fully lined.

c) Style: European-style trousers with separate waistband, diagonal side pockets. Front has one pleat on each side, back has one rear pocket with a button flap. Zipper fly, six belt loops, front tab with one hook and one hidden button, hem turned up.

a) Material:

- Twill wool blend fabric, code: TW8058-1;

- Weave type: 3/1 twill;

- Ratio: PW45/55;

- Density: warp 360s/cm; weft 270s/cm;

- Weight: 245g/m²².

b) Color: dark slate gray.

c) Style: European-style trousers, waistband style, two diagonal side pockets. The front has a pleat on each side. Zipper closure on the fly. Waistband has one hook and one hidden button. Back has a pleat on each side, with two rear pockets with buttons. Six belt loops on the waistband. Hemmed cuffs.

4. Long-sleeved shirt

a) Material:

- Poplin fabric 8151 PE/VIS;

- Ratio: 65/35;

- Density: warp 320s/cm; weft 286s/cm;

- Weight: 145g/m²².

b) Color: light blue.

c) Style: standing collar shirt, left chest with one patch pocket. One row of six plastic buttons on the chest, with a placket. Back has separate shoulder straps, with a pleat on each side. Long sleeves with cuffs, sleeve cuffs pleated and buttoned. Straight hem.

c) Style: collared shirt with light black collar, left chest has one patch pocket, light black collar trim on shoulders, one row of six light black plastic buttons, light black collar trim on button placket. Back has separate shoulders, one pleat on each side. Short sleeves with light black collar cuff buttons, hem slightly curved.

a) Material:

- Poplin fabric 8151 PE/VIS;

- Ratio: 65/35;

- Density: warp 320s/cm; weft 286s/cm;

- Weight: 145g/m²².

b) Color: light blue.

c) Style: spread collar shirt. Front with two chest patch pockets, one center pocket with a flap, rounded bottom corners. One row of six buttons on the chest, second button from top and two chest pocket buttons form a horizontal line. Shoulder straps for insignia are sewn on. Back has separate shoulder straps, with a pleat on each side. Short sleeves, cuffs folded inward with two parallel seams.

b) Style: collared shirt with light black collar, left chest has one patch pocket, light black collar trim on shoulders, one row of six light black plastic buttons, light black collar trim on button placket. Back has separate shoulders, one pleat on each side. Long sleeves with cuffs, two pleats on sleeve cuffs, cuff buttons, hem slightly curved.

a) Material:

- Poplin fabric 8151 PE/VIS;

- Ratio: 65/35;

- Density: warp 320s/cm; weft 286s/cm;

- Weight: 145g/m²².

b) Color: light blue.

c) Style: spread collar shirt. Front with two chest patch pockets, one center pocket with a flap, rounded bottom corners. One row of six buttons on the chest, second button from top and two chest pocket buttons form a horizontal line. Shoulder straps for insignia are sewn on. Back has separate shoulder straps, with a pleat on each side. Long sleeves with cuffs, cuffs pleated and buttoned.

7. Leather Shoes

- Sole: PU;

- Leather: black nappa;

- Thickness: 1.4mm ¸ 1.6mm;

- Tensile strength: (MPa) ≥ 16; (N/cm)²) ≥ 1100;

- Hardness: ShoreA 60 ± 5.

- Oxford style, smooth toe. Lace-up eyelets for decoration, cushioned sole for comfort, inner and outer insoles with elastic bands. Cap made of soft black nappa leather, matte finish, fine grain, insole and inner sole made of light brown cowhide. Sole produced with PU material, 4 cm high heel, tread pattern for anti-slip.

8. Backstrap Sandals

- Made of black nappa leather;

- Thickness: 1.2mm ¸ 1.4mm;

- Tensile strength: (MPa) ≥ 18; (N/cm)²) ≥ 3;

- Style: cross strap;

- Sole height: 3cm, with a buckle.

Article 5. Specifications and color of female uniforms

1. Overcoat.

a) Material:

- Twill wool blend fabric, code: TW8058-1;

- Weave type: 3/1 twill;

- Ratio: PW45/55;

- Density: warp 360s/cm; weft 270s/cm;

- Weight: 245g/m²².

b) Color: dark slate gray.

c) Style: suit style, B-shaped collar. One row of four white-plated buttons on the chest. Shoulder straps for insignia are sewn on, with padded shoulders. Front with a piece cut from the shoulder down, two slanted pockets below. Back has a stitched spine and a slit. Sleeves have two pleats, with buttons attached. Fully lined. The entire collar, lapels, pocket flaps, and body are reinforced with mex.

b) Material: Gucci, Casimer fabric

a) Material:

- Twill wool blend fabric, code: TW8058-1;

- Weave type: 3/1 twill;

- Ratio: PW45/55;

- Density: warp 360s/cm; weft 270s/cm;

- Weight: 245g/m²².

b) Color: dark slate gray.

c) Style: coat style, B-shaped collar. One row of four white-plated buttons on the chest. Two lower pockets with flaps on the front. Shoulder straps for insignia are sewn on, with padded shoulders. Back has a stitched spine and a slit. Sleeves have two pleats, with cuffs folded outwards. The entire collar, lapels, pocket flaps, and body are reinforced with mex. Fully lined.

3. Winter pants

a) Material:

- Twill wool blend fabric, code: TW8058-1;

- Weave type: 3/1 twill;

- Ratio: PW45/55;

- Density: warp 360s/cm; weft 270s/cm;

- Weight: 245g/m²².

b) Color: dark slate gray.

c) Style: European-style trousers, waistband style, two diagonal side pockets. Front with a pleat on each side. Zipper closure on the fly. Waistband has one hook and one hidden button. Back has a pleat on each side. Hemmed cuffs.

4. Skirt

a) Material:

- Twill wool blend fabric, code: TW8058-1;

- Weave type: 3/1 twill;

- Ratio: PW45/55;

- Density: warp 360s/cm; weft 270s/cm;

- Weight: 245g/m²².

b) Color: dark slate gray.

c) Style: A-line skirt, detachable waistband, wide waistband. Front with two diagonal pockets, two straight lines from the waistband to the hem. Back with a button closure and a slit. Fully lined.

5. Long-sleeved shirt

a) Material:

- Poplin fabric 8151 PE/VIS;

- Ratio: 65/35;

- Density: warp 320s/cm; weft 286s/cm;

- Weight: 145g/m²².

b) Color: light blue.

c) Style: standing collar shirt, seven-piece style. One row of six plastic buttons on the chest. Long sleeves with cuffs, sleeve cuffs pleated and buttoned.

6. Short-sleeved spring and summer shirt

a) Material:

- Poplin fabric 8151 PE/VIS;

- Ratio: 65/35;

- Density: warp 320s/cm; weft 286s/cm;

- Weight: 145g/m²².

b) Color: light blue.

c) Style: short-sleeved shirt with a turned-down collar. The back is sewn with a center seam, with a waist dart in front, and shoulder straps for insignia. The cuffs are turned inward. The hem is rounded.

7. Long-sleeved spring and summer shirt

a) Material:

- Poplin fabric 8151 PE/VIS;

- Ratio: 65/35;

- Density: warp 320s/cm; weft 286s/cm;

- Weight: 145g/m²².

b) Color: light blue

c) Style: long-sleeved shirt with a turned-down collar. The back is sewn with a center seam, the cuffs are pleated. There is a waist dart in front, and shoulder straps for insignia. The hem is rounded.

8. Leather shoes

- Sole: TPR;

- Leather: black nappa;

- Thickness: 1.2mm ¸ 1.4mm;

- Tensile strength: (MPa) ≥ 18; (N/cm)²) ≥ 320;

- Hardness: ShoreA 60 ± 5.

- Style: Oxford short collar shoe made of nappa leather. The inner lining of the shoe cap and the upper surface of the sole are made of cream-colored cowhide. The bottom of the sole has anti-slip patterns. The heel height is 5 cm.

9. Backstrap sandals

- Made of black nappa leather;

- Thickness: 1.2mm ¸ 1.4mm;

- Tensile strength: (MPa) ≥ 18; (N/cm)²) ≥ 3;

- Style: cross strap;

- Sole height: 5 cm, with a locking mechanism.

Article 6. Other uniforms commonly equipped for both men and women

1. Raincoat

- Material: plastic-coated polyester;

- Color: dark blue;

- Thickness: 0.2mm ± 0.01;

- Weight: 230g/m² ± 10;

- Breaking strength of fabric (N): longitudinal ≥ 700; transverse ≥ 370;

- Style: turned-down collar overcoat, with a chest flap covering the zipper, buttoned with snap buttons. The front body is seamless, the back shoulders are detachable, with a breathable mesh shoulder pad. The sleeves are one-piece, with elastic cuffs. The hat is separate and attached to the coat with snap buttons. All seams are sealed internally with adhesive tape to prevent water penetration.

2. Necktie

a) Material:

- Twill wool blend fabric, code: TW8058-1;

- Weave type: 3/1 twill;

- Ratio: PW45/55;

- Density: warp 360s/cm; weft 270s/cm;

- Weight: 245g/m²².

b) Color: dark slate gray.

c) Style: medium-sized tie with pre-tied knot, zipper closure, automatic lock mechanism.

3. Socks

- Material: synthetic cotton fiber: 40% cotton; 23% acrylic; 37% spandex;

- Weight: 45 ± 2g/pair;

- Weave type: rip and single;

- Color: mouse fur, stretch knitted wool, ankle sock top;

4. Leather Belt

- Belt material: buffalo hide;

- Buckle: solid aluminum alloy;

- Weight of belt buckle: 72g ± 5g;

- Belt thickness: 2.8 mm to 3mm;

- The body and face of the buckle are chrome-plated white, with a circular emblem with five-pointed star in the middle, below which is a historical wheel inscribed with "TTVN", and an outer ring featuring two olive branches. The belt is made of leather with beveled edges, and the end is rounded with a grooved inner surface for sliding.

5. Name Badge

a) Material:

- Gold sheet thickness: 0.6mm;

- Pin: stainless steel alloy;

- Weight: 10g ± 1.

b) Color: navy blue.

c) Style: made from gold sheet, coated with navy blue paint. Length: 82mm, width: 22mm. On the left side is a red circular emblem with a yellow five-pointed star, below which is a historical wheel in blue with the inscription "TTVN", and an outer ring featuring two yellow olive branches on a blue background, with the right side having three lines of text: the top line is the name of the agency, the second line is the full name of the user, and the third line is the position/title/rank of the user.

6. Document Case

- Material: black leather with a numbered lock;

- Thickness: 1.4mm ± 1.6mm;

- Tensile strength: (MPa) ≥ 16; (N/cm)²) ≥ 1100.

- The file folder has carrying handles and shoulder straps.

7. Button

a) Material:

- Gold sheet thickness: 0.3mm;

- Button shank diameter: 0.8mm, height: 2.5mm.

b) Color and plating process

- Chrome-plated white;

- Plating process: copper base plating => nickel plating => chromium plating.

c) Style: circular shape with a star in the center flanked by two pine branches.

8. Insignia Button

a) Material:

- Gold sheet thickness: 0.8mm;

- Button shank: bolt and nut made of copper, size M2.

b) Color and plating process

- Chrome-plated white;

- Plating process: copper base plating => nickel plating => chromium plating.

c) Style: circular shape with a star in the center flanked by two pine branches.

9. Pine Branch

a) Material:

- Gold sheet thickness: 0.7mm;

- Clip: made of copper, dimensions 15mm x 3mm.

b) Color and plating process

- Chrome-plated white;

- Plating process: copper base plating => nickel plating => chromium plating;

- Weight per piece: 6g ± 0.4.

c) Style: straight, consisting of 11 leaves and 7 fruits.

10. Cap Star

a) Material:

- Gold sheet thickness: 0.8mm;

- Button shank: bolt and nut made of copper, size M4.

b) Color and plating process

- Chrome-plated white;

- Plating process: copper base plating => nickel plating => chromium plating => surface protective coating;

- Paint: red enamel; the central area and two rings are painted blue; the historical wheel is painted yellow.

c) Style: the cap star's rim is a pine branch, with a red circular emblem in the center featuring a yellow five-pointed star, below which is a yellow historical wheel with the inscription "TTVN", and an outer ring featuring two yellow olive branches on a blue background.

11. Kepi Hat

a) Materials and color

- Hat shell made of Tuytsi fabric mixed with wool 8058-1 in dark heather gray;

- Decorative ribbon: core made of Peco yarn number 34Nm dark brown, covered with metallic thread;

- Forehead support made of pure white plastic;

- Brim made of plastic covered with velvet imitation leather in black;

- Kepi hat button made of 0.6mm thick gold sheet, soldered with a 0.8mm diameter red copper pin, length 15mm. The button is chrome-plated white; plating process: copper base plating => nickel plating => chromium plating;

- Kepi hat pine branch made of 0.8mm thick gold sheet, soldered with four 0.8mm diameter red copper pins, length 15mm. The pine branch is chrome-plated white; plating process: copper base plating => nickel plating => chromium plating.

b) Style: high-crowned hat with a curved brim, the crown and peak made of the same fabric; the kepi hat shell is round, surrounded by a plastic tube, inside which is a steel frame. In front of the forehead, there is a foam cushion, with a central forehead tab attached to a round cap star with a pine branch in the center, each side has two air vents. Above the brim, there is a decorative ribbon braided in a fish tail pattern in dark brown, with both ends secured by round metal buttons with a pine branch and star in the center. The brim is made of plastic covered with black velvet, gradually sloping downward towards the front, with a chrome-plated pine branch attached to the top of the brim.

12. Helmet

a) Materials: helmet shell made of polyamide 6 (PA6) plastic. Visor made of polycarbonate (PC) plastic, protective padding: expanded polystyrene (EPS);

b) Color: helmet shell dark blue, inner lining fabric black, padding white, logo with "TTVN" text on the inner side of the helmet;

c) Style: helmet with visor extending to ear level. Inside the helmet, there is EPS padding lined with fabric, with ventilation mesh and woven label at the top of the head. Under the chin strap, there is a chin pad, and the chin strap is equipped with a buckle.

13. Shoulder Board, Rank Insignia

a) Shoulder Board, Rank Insignia for officers and inspectors holding leadership management positions

- General Inspectorate: shoulder board length 13cm, pointed end width 4cm, tail end width 5cm, background made of red felt, core made of white solid plastic; star and border made of gold sheet, metal border chrome-plated white; round button with a pine branch and star in the center, attached with four 23mm stars in a vertical row on the shoulder board;

- Deputy General Inspectorate: shoulder board length 13cm, pointed end width 4cm, tail end width 5cm, background made of red felt, core made of white solid plastic; star and border made of gold sheet, metal border chrome-plated white; round button with a pine branch and star in the center; term 1 has two stars, terms 2 and above have three 23mm stars in a vertical row on the shoulder board;

- Director and equivalent under the Government Inspectorate; Chief Inspector of Ministries and sectors: shoulder board with a length of 13 cm, the pointed end being 4 cm wide, the tail end being 5 cm wide, the badge background made of red felt fabric, the badge core made of pure white plastic; the badge star made of polished white brass plate; the badge button circular with a star between two pine branches, attached with one 23 mm star in a vertical row on the shoulder board;

- Deputy Director and equivalent under the Government Inspectorate; Deputy Chief Inspector of Ministries and sectors: shoulder board with a length of 13 cm, the pointed end being 4 cm wide, the tail end being 5 cm wide, the badge background made of red felt fabric, the badge core made of pure white plastic; the badge star made of polished white brass plate; a blue stripe 3 mm wide; the badge button circular with a star between two pine branches, attached with four 23 mm stars in a vertical row on the shoulder board, with two white metal stripes for rank distinction;

- Head of Department and equivalent under the Government Inspectorate; Head of Department and equivalent under the Ministry Inspectorate: shoulder board with a length of 13 cm, the pointed end being 4 cm wide, the tail end being 5 cm wide, the badge background made of red felt fabric, the badge core made of pure white plastic; the badge star made of polished white brass plate; a blue stripe 3 mm wide; the badge button circular with a star between two pine branches, attached with three 23 mm stars in a vertical row on the shoulder board, with two white metal stripes for rank distinction;

- Deputy Head of Department and equivalent under the Government Inspectorate; Deputy Head of Department and equivalent under the Ministry Inspectorate: shoulder board with a length of 13 cm, the pointed end being 4 cm wide, the tail end being 5 cm wide, the badge background made of red felt fabric, the badge core made of pure white plastic; the badge star made of polished white brass plate; a blue stripe 3 mm wide; the badge button circular with a star between two pine branches, attached with two 23 mm stars in a vertical row on the shoulder board, with two white metal stripes for rank distinction;

- Provincial Inspector and equivalent under centrally governed cities: shoulder board with a length of 13 cm, the pointed end being 4 cm wide, the tail end being 5 cm wide, the badge background made of red felt fabric, the badge core made of pure white plastic; the badge star made of polished white brass plate; a blue stripe 3 mm wide; the badge button circular with a star between two pine branches, attached with four 23 mm stars in a vertical row on the shoulder board, with two white metal stripes for rank distinction;

- Deputy Provincial Inspector and equivalent under centrally governed cities: shoulder board with a length of 13 cm, the pointed end being 4 cm wide, the tail end being 5 cm wide, the badge background made of red felt fabric, the badge core made of pure white plastic; the badge star made of polished white brass plate; a blue stripe 3 mm wide; the badge button circular with a star between two pine branches, attached with three 23 mm stars in a vertical row on the shoulder board, with two white metal stripes for rank distinction;

- Head of Department and equivalent under the Provincial Inspectorate; Chief Inspector of Departments: shoulder board with a length of 13 cm, the pointed end being 4 cm wide, the tail end being 5 cm wide, the badge background made of red felt fabric, the badge core made of pure white plastic; the badge star made of polished white brass plate; a blue stripe 3 mm wide; the badge button circular with a star between two pine branches, attached with two 23 mm stars in a vertical row on the shoulder board, with two white metal stripes for rank distinction;

- Deputy Head of Department and equivalent under the Provincial Inspectorate; Deputy Chief Inspector of Departments; Chief Inspector of Districts, Cities, Municipalities under Provinces: shoulder board with a length of 13 cm, the pointed end being 4 cm wide, the tail end being 5 cm wide, the badge background made of red felt fabric, the badge core made of pure white plastic; the badge star made of polished white brass plate; a blue stripe 3 mm wide; the badge button circular with a star between two pine branches, attached with one 23 mm star in a vertical row on the shoulder board, with two white metal stripes for rank distinction;

- Deputy Chief Inspector of Districts, Cities, Municipalities under Provinces: shoulder board with a length of 13 cm, the pointed end being 4 cm wide, the tail end being 5 cm wide, the badge background made of red felt fabric, the badge core made of pure white plastic; the badge star made of polished white brass plate; a blue stripe 3 mm wide; the badge button circular with a star between two pine branches, attached with four 23 mm stars in a vertical row on the shoulder board, with one white metal stripe for rank distinction;

b) Shoulder boards, insignia for Inspectors not holding leadership positions

- Senior Inspector: shoulder board with a length of 13 cm, the pointed end being 4 cm wide, the tail end being 5 cm wide, the badge background made of red felt fabric, the badge core made of pure white plastic; the badge star made of polished white brass plate; a blue stripe 3 mm wide; the badge button circular with a star between two pine branches, attached with three 23 mm stars in a vertical row on three blue stripes indicating grade;

- Principal Inspector: shoulder board with a length of 13 cm, the pointed end being 4 cm wide, the tail end being 5 cm wide, the badge background made of red felt fabric, the badge core made of pure white plastic; the badge star made of polished white brass plate; a blue stripe 3 mm wide; the badge button circular with a star between two pine branches, attached with two 23 mm stars in a vertical row on two blue stripes indicating grade;

- Inspector: shoulder board with a length of 13 cm, the pointed end being 4 cm wide, the tail end being 5 cm wide, the badge background made of red felt fabric, the badge core made of pure white plastic; the badge star made of polished white brass plate; a blue stripe 3 mm wide; the badge button circular with a star between two pine branches, attached with one 23 mm star in a vertical row on one blue stripe indicating grade.

Article 7. Uniforms for civil servants and officials who are not inspectors

Civil servants and officials of state inspection agencies shall be provided with uniforms similar to those for inspectors (excluding peaked caps, rank insignia, shoulder boards, and rank badges).

Article 8. Management and use of uniforms

1. The management, issuance, and service life of uniforms for cadres, inspectors, civil servants, and officials of state inspection agencies shall be carried out in accordance with the joint circular between the Government Inspectorate and the Ministry of Finance.

2. Individuals provided with uniforms shall use them when performing official duties, on holidays, and traditional days; they are responsible for maintaining and preserving the uniforms according to national regulations; it is strictly prohibited to misuse uniforms for improper purposes or for personal gain.

Chapter III

IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS

Article 9. Effective Date

This Circular takes effect from May 4, 2015, and replaces Circular No. 03/2010/TT-TTCP dated July 16, 2010, issued by the Government Inspectorate guiding the colors, materials, specifications, and management and use of uniforms for inspectors and cadres of state inspection agencies.

Article 10. Responsibility for Implementation

1. The Cadre and Civil Servant Organization Department of the Government Inspectorate shall act as the focal point to assist the Chief Government Inspector in organizing the implementation of this Circular.

2. Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Chairpersons of provincial and centrally-administered city People's Committees shall be responsible for implementing the provisions regarding uniforms for inspectors and civil servants and officials of state inspection agencies within their jurisdiction.

3. During the implementation process, if there are any emerging issues or difficulties, it is recommended that relevant agencies, organizations, units, and individuals promptly report them to the Government Inspectorate for study, amendment, and supplementation to ensure appropriateness./.