Consolidated Document number 04/VBHN-BKHCN stipulates the management of basic research topics funded by the National Research and Technology Development Fund.

CIRCULAR

Detailed regulations and implementation measures for certain provisions of Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP dated December 31, 2008, and Decree No. 74/2018/NĐ-CP dated May 15, 2018 of the Government on the use of code numbers and barcodes.

Circular No. 10/2020/TT-BKHCN dated December 30, 2020, issued by the Minister of Science and Technology, detailing and implementing certain provisions of Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP dated December 31, 2008, and Decree No. 74/2018/NĐ-CP dated May 15, 2018 of the Government on the use of code numbers and barcodes, shall take effect from April 1, 2021, and has been amended and supplemented by:

Circular No. 07/2024/TT-BKHCN dated October 8, 2024, issued by the Minister of Science and Technology, amending and supplementing certain articles in legal normative documents within the purview of the Minister of Science and Technology related to the National Standardization, Metrology and Quality Control Committee, shall take effect from November 22, 2024.

Circular No. 58/2025/TT-BKHCN dated December 31, 2025, issued by the Minister of Science and Technology, amending and supplementing certain Circulars to reduce and simplify administrative procedures related to production and business activities under the management of the Ministry of Science and Technology, shall take effect from December 31, 2025.

Pursuant to the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations dated June 29, 2006;

Pursuant to the Law on Product Quality and Commodities dated November 21, 2007;

Pursuant to the Law on Information Technology dated June 29, 2006;

Pursuant to Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP dated December 31, 2008, of the Government detailing the implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Product and Service Quality, and Decree No. 74/2018/NĐ-CP dated May 15, 2018, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP dated December 31, 2008, of the Government detailing the implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Product and Service Quality;

Pursuant to Decree No. 107/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016, of the Government stipulating conditions for operating conformity assessment services, and Decree No. 154/2018/NĐ-CP dated November 9, 2018, of the Government amending, supplementing, and abolishing certain provisions on investment and business conditions in the field of state management by the Ministry of Science and Technology and certain provisions on specialized inspection;

Pursuant to Decree No. 45/2020/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2020, issued by the Government on implementing administrative procedures in an electronic environment;

Pursuant to Decree No. 95/2017/NĐ-CP dated August 16, 2017, of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Science and Technology;

At the proposal of the Director General of the National Standardization, Metrology and Quality Control Department and the Head of the Legal Affairs Department;

The Minister of Science and Technology promulgates this Circular detailing and implementing certain provisions of Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP dated December 31, 2008, and Decree No. 74/2018/NĐ-CP dated May 15, 2018 of the Government on the use of code numbers and barcodes. [1].

Chapter I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

This Circular details and implements the use of code numbers and barcodes as stipulated in Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP dated December 31, 2008, of the Government detailing the implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Product and Service Quality, and Decree No. 74/2018/NĐ-CP dated May 15, 2018, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP dated December 31, 2008, of the Government detailing the implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Product and Service Quality.

Article 2. Applicability

This Circular applies to the following subjects:

1. Organizations and individuals engaged in production, business, and service provision using code numbers and barcodes.

2. Organizations and individuals providing solutions related to code numbers and barcodes.

3. State management agencies and other organizations and individuals related to the use of code numbers and barcodes.

Article 3. Explanation of Terms

In this Circular, the following terms are understood as follows:

1. Code Number is a series of numbers or letters used to identify products, services, locations, organizations, and individuals.

2. Barcode is a method of storing and transmitting information of code numbers through linear barcode symbols (one-dimensional barcode); matrix of dots (Data Matrix, QRcode, PDF417, and other two-dimensional barcodes); radio frequency identification chips (RFID) and other identification technologies.

3. GS1 is the abbreviation for the International Organization for Standardization on Code Numbers and Barcodes, establishing and issuing international standards on code numbers and barcodes, and regulating management, usage, and related service provision procedures. GS1 has representatives in each country, with GS1 Vietnam being the representative in Vietnam.

4. The national code prefix "893" of Vietnam is assigned by GS1 to GS1 Vietnam.

5. Enterprise code prefix consists of the national code prefix and the enterprise's or individual's identification number when registering for code numbers and barcodes.

6. Global Location Number (GLN) - Mã số địa điểm toàn cầu (tiếng Anh là Global Location Number) consists of the enterprise code prefix and the location identification number according to GS1 standards.

7. Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) - Mã số sản phẩm toàn cầu (tiếng Anh là Global Trade Item Number) consists of the enterprise code prefix and the product identification number according to GS1 standards.

8. Electronic form refers to administrative procedure forms and declarations presented in electronic format.

9. Electronic copy is an electronic image of a paper original or file containing complete and accurate content as recorded in the original paper document.

Chapter II. USE OF CODE NUMBERS AND BARCODES

Section 1. RESPONSIBILITIES OF ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS USING CODE NUMBERS AND BARCODES

Article 4. Responsibilities of organizations and individuals using code numbers and barcodes with the national country prefix "893" of Vietnam

1. Implement the provisions set out in Clause 1, Article 19b of Decree No. 132/2008/ND-CP dated December 31, 2008, of the Government detailing the implementation of certain articles of the Law on Product Quality and Goods (hereinafter referred to as Decree No. 132/2008/ND-CP), amended and supplemented in Clause 9, Article 1 of Decree No. 74/2018/ND-CP dated May 15, 2018, of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 132/2008/ND-CP dated December 31, 2008, detailing the implementation of certain articles of the Law on Product Quality and Goods (hereinafter referred to as Decree No. 74/2018/ND-CP).

2. Register for the use of code numbers and barcodes at the One-Stop Service Unit of the National Standardization, Metrology and Quality Control Committee [2] or online at the National Public Service Portal or the Ministry of Science and Technology's Public Service Portal.

3. After being granted the company code prefix, the organization or individual declares, updates, and provides related information about the organization or individual using code numbers and barcodes into the database managed by the National Standardization, Metrology and Quality Control Committee [3] (the specialized agency for national code numbers and barcodes) at the address http://vnpc.gs1.gov.vn, including at least the following contents:

a) GTIN;

b) Product name, brand;

c) Product description;

d) Product category (types of products with similar characteristics);

đ) Company name;

e) Target market;

g) Product image.

4. Ensure that the printing of code numbers and barcodes on product packaging complies with international standards ISO/IEC 15426-1 and ISO/IEC 15426-2 or corresponding national standards.

After obtaining the Certificate of Right to Use Code Numbers and Barcodes, if the organization or individual requires confirmation that the code numbers and barcodes comply with international standards ISO/IEC 15426-1 and ISO/IEC 15426-2 or corresponding national standards, they shall follow the technical guidance of the National Standardization, Metrology and Quality Control Committee. [4].

5. Organizations and individuals shall not use code numbers and barcodes for purposes that mislead information from the registered information.

Article 5. Responsibilities of organizations and individuals using code numbers and barcodes not in accordance with the standards of the International Organization for Standardization of Code Numbers and Barcodes GS1

1. Organizations and individuals using code numbers and barcodes not in accordance with the standards of the International Organization for Standardization of Code Numbers and Barcodes GS1 shall implement the provisions set out in Clause 3, Article 19b of Decree No. 132/2008/ND-CP, amended and supplemented in Clause 9, Article 1 of Decree No. 74/2018/ND-CP.

2. The National Standardization, Metrology and Quality Control Committee [5] shall organize technical guidance requirements necessary for organizations and individuals using code numbers and barcodes not in accordance with the standards of the International Organization for Standardization of Code Numbers and Barcodes GS1, without contravening the provisions of Clause 1 of this Article.

Section 2. GUIDELINES FOR PROCEDURES TO ISSUE THE CERTIFICATE OF RIGHT TO USE CODE NUMBERS AND BARCODES

Article 6. Guidelines for procedures to issue the Certificate of Right to Use Code Numbers and Barcodes

1. Issue new Certificates of Right to Use Code Numbers and Barcodes for the following entities:

a) Organizations and individuals who have not registered to use code numbers and barcodes;

b) Organizations and individuals who have been issued Certificates of Right to Use Code Numbers and Barcodes and require re-registration under the following circumstances:

b1) Have exhausted the allocated code number pool;

b2) Register to add GLN;

b3) Have had their Certificates of Right to Use Code Numbers and Barcodes revoked but now meet the conditions for reissue according to the law;

b4) Their Certificates of Right to Use Code Numbers and Barcodes have expired.

2. Reissue Certificates of Right to Use Code Numbers and Barcodes for the following entities:

Organizations and individuals who have been issued Certificates of Right to Use Code Numbers and Barcodes and whose Certificates are still valid but have been lost, damaged, or have changed information regarding the name or address of the organization or individual.

3. Organizations and individuals submit applications directly at the One-Stop Service Unit of the National Standardization, Metrology and Quality Control Committee [6] or send them through postal services to the National Standardization, Metrology and Quality Control Committee [7], in accordance with the provisions of Article 19c of Decree No. 132/2008/ND-CP, amended and supplemented in Clause 9, Article 1 of Decree No. 74/2018/ND-CP, and declare in accordance with the provisions of Clause 3, Article 4 of this Circular.

4. Validity period of the Certificate

a) The validity period of the Certificate of Right to Use Code Numbers and Barcodes in the case of issuance does not exceed three years from the date of issuance, in accordance with Point a, Clause 3, Article 19c of Decree No. 132/2008/ND-CP, amended and supplemented in Clause 9, Article 1 of Decree No. 74/2018/ND-CP.

b) The validity period of the Certificate of Right to Use Code Numbers and Barcodes in the case of reissuance is recorded according to the validity period of the previously issued Certificate of Right to Use Code Numbers and Barcodes.

Section 3. SIMPLIFICATION AND REDUCTION OF COSTS FOR IMPLEMENTING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES THROUGH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS

Article 7. Guidelines for the procedure to issue Certificates of Rights to Use Code Numbers and Barcodes through Information Technology Applications

1. [8] Organizations and individuals applying to use code numbers and barcodes submit online applications on the National Public Service Portal.

a) The application dossier for issuing new Certificates of Rights to Use Code Numbers and Barcodes includes: An electronic form with digital signatures. The contents of the electronic form shall be implemented in accordance with Model No. 12 attached to Decree No. 13/2022/NĐ-CP dated January 21, 2022, amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP dated December 31, 2008, Decree No. 74/2018/NĐ-CP dated May 15, 2018, detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Product Quality and the Law on Measurement.

b) Use the electronic identity account VNeID of organizations and individuals engaged in production and business that have been verified to implement the procedure for issuing new rights to use code numbers and barcodes; administrative agencies receiving and processing administrative procedures exploit and utilize existing information in databases published by the managing agencies to replace parts of the dossier for handling administrative procedures. In cases where the VNeID account does not integrate necessary information such as the Decision on Establishment, Business Registration Certificate, Investment Registration Certificate, or equivalent documents, the agency or person authorized to receive and process administrative procedures requests individuals and organizations to supplement the dossier to handle administrative procedures.

2. Organizations and individuals simultaneously submit the application dossier and pay registration fees and maintenance fees through the online payment function as prescribed by law.

3. Organizations and individuals declare in accordance with Clause 3 of Article 4 of this Circular.

4. Procedure for issuing Certificates of Rights to Use Code Numbers and Barcodes.

a) [9] Procedure for issuing new Certificates of Rights to Use Code Numbers and Barcodes:

a1) In case the application dossier for issuing certificates of rights to use code numbers and barcodes is incomplete according to regulations, within one working day from the date of receipt of the dossier, the authority will notify the organization or individual to amend and supplement the dossier through the National Public Service Portal. Within three working days from the date of notification, the organization or individual must amend and supplement the registered dossier.

a2) In case the application dossier for issuing new Certificates of Rights to Use Code Numbers and Barcodes is complete and valid, and the organization or individual pays the required fees as prescribed; the authority is responsible for issuing the Certificate of Rights to Use Code Numbers and Barcodes within ten working days with the contents specified in Model No. 14 attached to Decree No. 13/2022/NĐ-CP dated January 21, 2022, amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP dated December 31, 2008, Decree No. 74/2018/NĐ-CP dated May 15, 2018, detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Product Quality and the Law on Measurement.

a3) The validity period of the certificate does not exceed three years from the date of issuance.

b) Procedure for reissuing Certificates of Rights to Use Code Numbers and Barcodes:

b1) In case the application dossier for reissuing Certificates of Rights to Use Code Numbers and Barcodes is incomplete according to regulations; within one working day from the date of receipt of the dossier, the national agency specialized in code numbers and barcodes under the National Standardization, Metrology and Quality Control Committee [10] will notify the organization or individual to amend and supplement the dossier through the National Public Service Portal, the Ministry of Science and Technology's Public Service Portal, or other communication channels of the registering organization or individual. Within five working days from the date of notification, the organization or individual must amend and supplement the registered dossier.

b2) In case the application dossier for reissuing Certificates of Rights to Use Code Numbers and Barcodes is complete and valid; within five days from the date of receipt of the dossier, the National Standardization, Metrology and Quality Control Committee [11] is responsible for reissuing the electronic Certificate of Rights to Use Code Numbers and Barcodes with the information specified in Model No. 14 attached to Decree No. 74/2018/NĐ-CP.

b3) In case the organization or individual submits the dossier online but requests a paper version of the reissued Certificate of Rights to Use Code Numbers and Barcodes; within ten days from the date of receipt of the complete and valid dossier, the National Standardization, Metrology and Quality Control Committee [12] is responsible for issuing the paper version of the Certificate of Rights to Use Code Numbers and Barcodes in accordance with Model No. 14 attached to Decree No. 74/2018/NĐ-CP.

b4) The validity period of the Certificate of Rights to Use Code Numbers and Barcodes is recorded according to the validity period of the previously issued Certificate of Rights to Use Code Numbers and Barcodes.

Chapter III. IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS[13]

Article 8. Effective Date

1. This Circular takes effect from April 1, 2021.

2. The following provisions shall cease to be effective from the date this Circular takes effect:

a) Decision No. 15/2006/QĐ-BKHCN dated August 23, 2006, of the Minister of Science and Technology on the issuance of "Regulations on Issuance, Use, and Management of Code Numbers and Barcodes";

b) Circular No. 16/2011/TT-BKHCN dated June 30, 2011, of the Minister of Science and Technology amending and supplementing certain provisions of "Regulations on Issuance, Use, and Management of Code Numbers and Barcodes" issued together with Decision No. 15/2006/QĐ-BKHCN dated August 23, 2006, of the Minister of Science and Technology.

Article 9. Transitional Provisions

1. For Certificates of Rights to Use Code Numbers and Barcodes issued before July 1, 2018, organizations and individuals must complete the dossier and apply for reissuance of Certificates of Rights to Use Code Numbers and Barcodes in accordance with this Circular before April 1, 2024.

From April 1, 2024, if organizations and individuals do not apply for and obtain reissued Certificates of Rights to Use Code Numbers and Barcodes in accordance with this Circular, the previously issued Certificates of Rights to Use Code Numbers and Barcodes will expire.

National Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control Committee [14] publicly announces the Certificate of Right to Use Code Numbers and Barcodes that have expired their validity period on the database managed by the National Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control Committee (the national specialized agency for code numbers and barcodes) at the address http://vnpc.gs1.gov.vn. [15] (the national product code and barcode authority) manages at the address http://vnpc.gs1.gov.vn.

Article 10. Responsibility for Implementation

1. The National Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control Committee [16] shall guide and organize the implementation of this Circular and issue technical documents to confirm the quality of code numbers and barcodes in accordance with international standards ISO/IEC 15426-1 and ISO/IEC 15426-2 or corresponding national standards.

2. If the national standards, national technical regulations, international standards, and normative legal documents cited in this Circular are amended, supplemented, or replaced, they shall be applied according to the new national standards, national technical regulations, international standards, and normative legal documents issued.

3. During the implementation process, if there are difficulties or obstacles, organizations and individuals concerned are requested to promptly reflect them in writing to the Ministry of Science and Technology (through the National Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control Committee) [17]for guidance or research to amend and supplement appropriately.

4. Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, agencies under the Government, People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities, and related organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular./.

[1] Circular No. 07/2024/TT-BKHCN amending and supplementing certain provisions of normative legal documents within the authority of the Minister of Science and Technology relating to the National Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control Committee, based on the following grounds:

"Pursuant to Decree No. 28/2023/NĐ-CP dated June 2, 2023 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Science and Technology;

At the request of the Acting Chairman of the National Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control Committee, Head of the Legal Department;"

The Minister of Science and Technology issues this Circular amending and supplementing certain provisions of normative legal documents within the authority of the Minister of Science and Technology relating to the National Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control Committee."

Circular No. 58/2025/TT-BKHCN amending and supplementing certain Circulars to reduce and simplify administrative procedures related to production and business activities under the management of the Ministry of Science and Technology, based on the following grounds:

"Pursuant to the Law on Issuing Normative Legal Documents No. 64/2025/QH15, amended and supplemented by Law No. 87/2025/QH15;

Pursuant to Decree No. 78/2025/NĐ-CP dated April 1, 2025 of the Government detailing some provisions and measures to organize and guide the implementation of the Law on Issuing Normative Legal Documents amended and supplemented by Decree No. 187/2025/NĐ-CP;"

Pursuant to Decree No. 55/2025/NĐ-CP dated March 2, 2025 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Science and Technology;

At the proposal of the Director of the Legal Department;

The Minister of Science and Technology issues this Circular amending and supplementing certain Circulars to reduce and simplify administrative procedures related to production and business activities under the management of the Ministry of Science and Technology."

[2] The phrase "National Bureau of Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control" is replaced by the phrase "National Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control Committee" as provided for in Article 55 of Circular No. 07/2024/TT-BKHCN amending and supplementing certain provisions of normative legal documents within the authority of the Minister of Science and Technology relating to the National Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control Committee, which takes effect from November 22, 2024.

[3] The phrase "National Bureau of Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control" is replaced by the phrase "National Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control Committee" as provided for in Article 55 of Circular No. 07/2024/TT-BKHCN amending and supplementing certain provisions of normative legal documents within the authority of the Minister of Science and Technology relating to the National Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control Committee, which takes effect from November 22, 2024.

[4] The phrase "National Bureau of Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control" is replaced by the phrase "National Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control Committee" as provided for in Article 55 of Circular No. 07/2024/TT-BKHCN amending and supplementing certain provisions of normative legal documents within the authority of the Minister of Science and Technology relating to the National Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control Committee, which takes effect from November 22, 2024.

[5] The phrase "National Bureau of Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control" is replaced by the phrase "National Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control Committee" as provided for in Article 55 of Circular No. 07/2024/TT-BKHCN amending and supplementing certain provisions of normative legal documents within the authority of the Minister of Science and Technology relating to the National Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control Committee, which takes effect from November 22, 2024.

[6] The phrase "National Bureau of Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control" is replaced by the phrase "National Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control Committee" as provided for in Article 55 of Circular No. 07/2024/TT-BKHCN amending and supplementing certain provisions of normative legal documents within the authority of the Minister of Science and Technology relating to the National Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control Committee, which takes effect from November 22, 2024.

[7] The phrase "National Bureau of Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control" is replaced by the phrase "National Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control Committee" as provided for in Article 55 of Circular No. 07/2024/TT-BKHCN amending and supplementing certain provisions of normative legal documents within the authority of the Minister of Science and Technology relating to the National Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control Committee, which takes effect from November 22, 2024.

[8] This Clause is amended and supplemented as provided for in Article 16 of Circular No. 58/2025/TT-BKHCN amending and supplementing certain Circulars to reduce and simplify administrative procedures related to production and business activities under the management of the Ministry of Science and Technology, which takes effect from December 31, 2025.

[9] This Point is amended as provided for in Article 17 of Circular No. 58/2025/TT-BKHCN amending and supplementing certain Circulars to reduce and simplify administrative procedures related to production and business activities under the management of the Ministry of Science and Technology, which takes effect from December 31, 2025.

[10] The phrase "National Bureau of Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control" is replaced by the phrase "National Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control Committee" as provided for in Article 55 of Circular No. 07/2024/TT-BKHCN amending and supplementing certain provisions of normative legal documents within the authority of the Minister of Science and Technology relating to the National Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control Committee, which takes effect from November 22, 2024.

[11] The phrase "National Bureau of Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control" is replaced by the phrase "National Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control Committee" as provided for in Article 55 of Circular No. 07/2024/TT-BKHCN amending and supplementing certain provisions of normative legal documents within the authority of the Minister of Science and Technology relating to the National Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control Committee, which takes effect from November 22, 2024.

[12] The phrase "National Bureau of Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control" is replaced by the phrase "National Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control Committee" as provided for in Article 55 of Circular No. 07/2024/TT-BKHCN amending and supplementing certain provisions of normative legal documents within the authority of the Minister of Science and Technology relating to the National Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control Committee, which takes effect from November 22, 2024.

[13] Article 78, Article 79, and Article 80 of Circular No. 07/2024/TT-BKHCN amending and supplementing certain provisions of legal regulatory documents within the purview of the Minister of Science and Technology related to the National Standardization, Measurement, and Quality Control Committee shall take effect from November 22, 2024, and are stipulated as follows:

Article 78. Effective Date

This Circular takes effect from November 22, 2024.

Article 79. Transitional Provisions

The contents of tasks assigned to the General Department of Standardization, Measurement, and Quality Control, and the Director of the General Department of Standardization, Measurement, and Quality Control for implementation under the legal regulatory documents of the Minister of Science and Technology as stipulated from Article 1 to Article 77 of this Circular shall be transferred to the National Standardization, Measurement, and Quality Control Committee and the Chairman of the National Standardization, Measurement, and Quality Control Committee for continued implementation.

Article 80. Implementation Provisions

1. The Minister, Heads of Ministries equivalent to Ministries, Heads of Government Agencies, Chairmen of People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities, and relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular.

2. In case difficulties or obstacles arise during implementation, organizations and individuals are requested to report in writing to the Ministry of Science and Technology for guidance or research on amendments and supplements as necessary./.

Article 20, Article 21, and Article 22 of Circular No. 58/2025/TT-BKHCN amending and supplementing certain Circulars to reduce and simplify administrative procedures related to production and business activities under the management of the Ministry of Science and Technology shall take effect from December 31, 2025, and are stipulated as follows:

Article 20. Effective Date

This Circular takes effect from the date of issuance.

Article 21. Transitional Provisions

Files that have been accepted by competent authorities before the effective date of this Circular but have not yet been resolved shall continue to be processed according to the laws in force at the time of file acceptance.

Article 22. The Head of the Office, the Director of the Legal Affairs Department, Heads of agencies and units under the Ministry, and relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular./.

[14] The phrase "National Bureau of Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control" is replaced by the phrase "National Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control Committee" as provided for in Article 55 of Circular No. 07/2024/TT-BKHCN amending and supplementing certain provisions of normative legal documents within the authority of the Minister of Science and Technology relating to the National Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control Committee, which takes effect from November 22, 2024.

[15] The phrase "National Bureau of Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control" is replaced by the phrase "National Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control Committee" as provided for in Article 55 of Circular No. 07/2024/TT-BKHCN amending and supplementing certain provisions of normative legal documents within the authority of the Minister of Science and Technology relating to the National Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control Committee, which takes effect from November 22, 2024.

[16] The phrase "National Bureau of Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control" is replaced by the phrase "National Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control Committee" as provided for in Article 55 of Circular No. 07/2024/TT-BKHCN amending and supplementing certain provisions of normative legal documents within the authority of the Minister of Science and Technology relating to the National Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control Committee, which takes effect from November 22, 2024.

[17] The phrase "National Bureau of Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control" is replaced by the phrase "National Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control Committee" as provided for in Article 55 of Circular No. 07/2024/TT-BKHCN amending and supplementing certain provisions of normative legal documents within the authority of the Minister of Science and Technology relating to the National Standardization, Measurement and Quality Control Committee, which takes effect from November 22, 2024.