Decision No. 13/2003/QĐ-BKHCN On the issuance of the List of Motorcycles and Motorcycle Engines, Parts that Must Apply Vietnam Technical Standards

Decision No. 13/2003/QĐ-BKHCN of the Ministry of Science and Technology stipulates the List of Motorcycles, Motorcycle Engines, and Motorcycle Parts that must apply Vietnam Technical Standards (VNTS). This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Document No.13/2003/QĐ-BKHCN
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Science and Technology
Signed byBùi Mạnh Hải — Thứ trưởng
Updated30/06/2026
SectorScience and Technology
FieldStandards, Metrology and Quality
Issued date26/05/2003
Effective date10/07/2003
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 13/2003/QĐ-BKHCN of the Ministry of Science and Technology stipulates the List of Motorcycles, Motorcycle Engines, and Motorcycle Parts that must apply Vietnam Technical Standards (VNTS). This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Scope of application

Organizations and individuals producing, assembling, importing motorcycles and motorcycle engines, parts

Key points

  • The Ministry of Science and Technology issues the List of Motorcycles, Motorcycle Engines, and Motorcycle Parts that must apply Vietnam Technical Standards (VNTS).
  • The effective date for applying standards is specified in the List.
  • This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
  • The National Standardization Agency is responsible for organizing and guiding the implementation of this Decision.
  • Organizations and individuals producing, assembling, importing motorcycles and motorcycle engines, parts must comply with this Decision.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Enhance the safety quality of motorcycles on the market.
  • Reduce the risk of traffic accidents caused by using non-compliant products.
  • Enterprises must comply with the new regulations, which may encounter difficulties during the transition period.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Which types of motorcycles does this Decision apply to?

This Decision applies to all types of motorcycles, motorcycle engines, and motorcycle parts.

When does this Decision come into effect?

This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

What must enterprises do to comply with this Decision?

Organizations and individuals producing, assembling, importing motorcycles and motorcycle engines, parts must comply with this Decision.

What responsibilities does the National Standardization Agency have?

The National Standardization Agency is responsible for organizing and guiding the implementation of this Decision.

Does this Decision become effective immediately upon issuance?

No, this Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Full text

MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
TECHNOLOGY

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

NUMBER: 13/2003/QĐ-BKHCN
HA NOI, May 26, 2003

Pursuant to …;

REGARDING THE ISSUE OF THE LIST OF MOTORCYCLES AND MOTORCYCLE ENGINES AND PARTS THAT MUST APPLY VIETNAM STANDARDS

MUST APPLY VIETNAM STANDARDS

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THE MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Pursuant to the Ordinance on Product Quality dated December 24, 1999;

BASED ON THE DECREE NO. 22/CP OF MAY 22, 1993 OF THE GOVERNMENT ON THE TASKS, POWERS, AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT (NOW THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)

BASED ON THE DECISION NO. 147/2002/QĐ-TTg OF OCTOBER 25, 2002 OF THE PRIME MINISTER ON THE MANAGEMENT MECHANISM FOR TWO-WHEEL MOTORCYCLE EXPORTS, IMPORTS, PRODUCTION, AND ASSEMBLY AND MOTORCYCLE PARTS FOR THE PERIOD 2003-2005;

PURSUANT TO THE GUIDANCE OF THE PRIME MINISTER IN THE LETTER NO. 260/CP-KG OF MARCH 11, 2003 ON ASSIGNING THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TO ISSUE THE LIST OF MOTORCYCLES AND MOTORCYCLE ENGINES AND PARTS THAT MUST APPLY VIETNAM STANDARDS;

AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION ON THE LIST OF MOTORCYCLES AND MOTORCYCLE ENGINES AND PARTS THAT MUST APPLY STANDARDS;

At the request of the Director General of the Standardization, Measurement, and Quality Control Department,

DECISION:

Article 1. ATTACHED TO THIS DECISION IS THE LIST OF MOTORCYCLES, ENGINES, AND MOTORCYCLE PARTS THAT MUST APPLY VIETNAM STANDARDS (VNS);

THE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR APPLYING THE STANDARDS IS SPECIFIED IN THE ATTACHED LIST. THIS LIST WILL BE UPDATED AND MODIFIED AS REQUIRED BY MANAGEMENT AT DIFFERENT TIMES.

Article 2. This Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Article 3. THE NATIONAL STANDARDS, MEASUREMENT, AND QUALITY CONTROL AGENCY SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING AND GUIDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS DECISION.

Article 4. ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS ENGAGED IN THE PRODUCTION, ASSEMBLY, IMPORTATION OF MOTORCYCLES AND MOTORCYCLE ENGINES AND PARTS, AND OTHER RELATED ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLYING WITH THIS DECISION.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Bui Manh Hai
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