Circular No. 06/2018/TT-BKHCN issuing the National Technical Regulation on Internal Combustion Engine Lubricating Oil stipulates quality standards for this product. The Circular takes effect from July 30, 2018, and has a transitional period until June 15, 2020.
Scope of application
Manufacturers, blenders, importers of internal combustion engine lubricating oil
Key points
- Manufacturers, blenders, importers of internal combustion engine lubricating oil must comply with the technical regulation QCVN 14:2018/BKHCN from December 15, 2018 (Article 3).
- Internal combustion engine lubricating oil circulating before December 15, 2018 may continue to circulate until June 15, 2020 (Article 3).
- Manufacturers, blenders, importers of internal combustion engine lubricating oil must comply with new technical regulations to ensure product quality.
- Consumers benefit from using products with higher quality according to new regulations.
- Enterprises manufacturing, blending, importing internal combustion engine lubricating oil must implement technological changes to meet the requirements of the technical regulations.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Manufacturers, blenders, importers of internal combustion engine lubricating oil must comply with new technical regulations to ensure product quality.
- Consumers benefit from using products with higher quality according to new regulations.
- Enterprises manufacturing, blending, importing internal combustion engine lubricating oil must implement technological changes to meet the requirements of the technical regulations.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When does Circular No. 06/2018/TT-BKHCN take effect?
This Circular takes effect from July 30, 2018.
What is the circulation deadline for internal combustion engine lubricating oil circulating before December 15, 2018?
Internal combustion engine lubricating oil circulating before December 15, 2018 may continue to circulate until June 15, 2020.
What technical regulation must manufacturers, blenders, importers of internal combustion engine lubricating oil comply with?
Manufacturers, blenders, importers of internal combustion engine lubricating oil must comply with the technical regulation QCVN 14:2018/BKHCN from December 15, 2018.
Is there a transitional period for applying the new technical regulations?
Internal combustion engine lubricating oil circulating before December 15, 2018 may continue to circulate until June 15, 2020.
Which Ministry issued this Circular?
Circular No. 06/2018/TT-BKHCN was issued by the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Full text
CIRCULAR
BISSUES THE NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION
ON INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE LUBRICATING OILS
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WHEREAS, the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations dated June 29, 2006 and the Government Decree No. 127/2007/NĐ-CP dated August 1, 2007 detailing certain provisions of the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations;
WHEREAS, the Government Decree No. 95/2017/NĐ-CP dated August 16, 2017 stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Science and Technology;
At the proposal of the Director General of the General Department of Standards, Metrology and Quality and the Director of the Legal Departmentpolicies,
THE MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ISSUES THIS CIRCULAR ISSUING THE NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION ON INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE LUBRICATING OILS.
Article 2. THIS CIRCULAR SHALL TAKE EFFECT FROM JULY 30, 2018.
1. As of December 15, 2018, internal combustion engine lubricating oils produced, compounded, or imported into the market must comply with the provisions of QCVN 14:2018/BKHCN.
2. Internal combustion engine lubricating oils that were produced, compounded, or imported and circulated in the market before December 15, 2018 shall continue to be circulated in the market until June 15, 2020.
Article 4. THE DIRECTOR OF THE STANDARDIZATION, MEASUREMENT, AND QUALITY CONTROL AGENCY, THE HEADS OF THE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THIS CIRCULAR./.
DEPUTY MINISTER
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