Circular No. 02/2016/TT-BKHCN promulgates National Technical Regulations for medical computed tomography equipment, effective from July 1, 2016. This Circular replaces regulations on the inspection of medical diagnostic X-ray equipment.
Key points
- Medical computed tomography equipment → shall apply the new National Technical Regulation (QCVN 12 : 2016/BKHCN) from July 1, 2016.
- Equipment inspected before the Circular takes effect → the results will still be recognized until re-inspection is required under the law.
- The Director of the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Agency, Heads of agencies, organizations, and individuals concerned → are responsible for implementing this Circular.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: The new standard will help improve healthcare service quality through stringent control of computed tomography equipment.
- Negative impact: Healthcare facilities may face difficulties during the transition to the new technical regulations, particularly for equipment that was inspected before the Circular took effect.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When does the new National Technical Regulation take effect?
The new National Technical Regulation (QCVN 12 : 2016/BKHCN) takes effect from July 1, 2016.
What will happen to computed tomography equipment that was inspected before the Circular took effect?
Equipment inspected before this Circular takes effect will retain the recognized results until re-inspection is required under the law.
Who is responsible for implementing this Circular?
The Director of the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Agency, Heads of agencies, organizations, and individuals concerned are responsible for implementing this Circular.
Which regulation does this Circular replace?
This Circular replaces regulations on the inspection of medical diagnostic X-ray equipment, specifically Decision No. 32/2007/QĐ-BKHCN of the Minister of Science and Technology.
What is the duration of effectiveness of this Circular?
This Circular takes effect from July 1, 2016, without specifying a specific duration.
Full text
CIRCULAR
ISSUING "NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION ON COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED IN MEDICINE"
medical computed tomography equipment
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Pursuant to Decree No. 20/2013/NĐ-CP dated February 26, 2013 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Science and Technology;
BASED ON THE DECREE NO. 07/2010/NĐ-CP OF JANUARY 25, 2010 PROVIDING GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE LAW ON ATOMIC ENERGY;
Based on Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP dated December 31, 2008 of the Government detailing implementation of certain provisions
At the proposal of the Director of the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Agency and the Head of the Legal Department,
THE MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ISSUES NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION ON COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED IN MEDICINE.
Article 1. ATTACHED TO THIS CIRCULAR IS THE NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION ON COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED IN MEDICINE (QCVN 12 : 2016/BKHCN).
Article 2. The Director of the Office, Heads of Departments under the State Bank of Vietnam, Governors of the State Bank of Vietnam Branches in provinces and centrally administered cities, Chairmen of the Board of Directors, Chairmen of the Board of Members, General Directors (Directors) of credit institutions and foreign bank branches are responsible for organizing the implementation of this Circular./.
THE PROVISIONS OF THE DECISION NO. 32/2007/QĐ-BKHCN OF DECEMBER 31, 2007 OF THE MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY REGARDING THE INSPECTION OF MEDICAL X-RAY DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE INSPECTION OF COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED IN MEDICINE FROM THE DATE THIS CIRCULAR TAKES EFFECT.
FOR COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED IN MEDICINE THAT HAS BEEN INSPECTED BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS CIRCULAR, THE INSPECTION RESULTS WILL BE RECOGNIZED UNTIL THE NEXT REQUIRED INSPECTION ACCORDING TO LEGAL PROVISIONS.
Article 3. THE DIRECTOR OF THE RADIATION AND NUCLEAR SAFETY AGENCY, HEADS OF ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS CONCERNED ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENFORCING THIS CIRCULAR.
DURING THE IMPLEMENTATION, IF THERE ARE ANY DIFFICULTIES, ORGANIZATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS SHOULD PROMPTLY REPORT TO THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDY AND AMENDMENT./.
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