Circular No. 178/2009/TT-BTC Issuing National Technical Regulations on State Reserve for Life Jackets

Circular No. 178/2009/TT-BTC issuing National Technical Regulations on State Reserve for Life Jackets shall take effect six months from the date of signature, replacing TCN 05:2004.

Document No.178/2009/TT-BTC
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Finance
Signed byNguyễn Hữu Chí — Thứ trưởng
Updated27/06/2026
SectorFinance
FieldBudget Management
Issued date10/09/2009
Effective date10/03/2010
Expiry date01/10/2012
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 178/2009/TT-BTC issuing National Technical Regulations on State Reserve for Life Jackets shall take effect six months from the date of signature, replacing TCN 05:2004.

Key points

  • National Technical Regulations on State Reserve for Life Jackets are issued
  • This Circular takes effect six months from the date of signature and replaces TCN 05:2004

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • The positive impact is ensuring the quality of life jackets, enhancing safety for people and businesses operating at sea.
  • The negative impact may be additional costs for management agencies and organizations responsible for reserves.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When were the National Technical Regulations on Life Jackets issued?

The National Technical Regulations on Life Jackets were issued pursuant to Circular No. 178/2009/TT-BTC, taking effect six months from the date of signature.

Which regulation does this Circular replace?

This Circular replaces Decision No. 35/2004/QĐ-BTC dated April 14, 2004 of the Minister of Finance, accompanying TCN 05:2004.

Which agencies and organizations are responsible for implementing this Circular?

The Director of the National Reserve Administration and the Heads of agencies and organizations related to the management, import, export, and storage of life jackets are responsible for implementing this Circular.

When does this Circular take effect?

This Circular takes effect six months from the date of issuance.

What legal documents are the National Technical Regulations on Life Jackets based on?

The National Technical Regulations on Life Jackets are based on the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations, the National Reserve Ordinance, Decree No. 196/2004/NĐ-CP, and Decree No. 118/2008/NĐ-CP.

Full text

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 178/2009/TT-BTC
Date: September 10, 2009

CIRCULAR

Issuing National Technical Regulations on State Reserve for Life Jackets

______________________________

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

Pursuant to the National Reserve Ordinance;

Pursuant to the Government Decree No. 196/2004/NĐ-CP dated December 2, 2004 detailing the implementation of the National Reserve Ordinance;

The Minister of Finance promulgates this Circular amending and supplementing Clause 1, Article 15 and the attached forms of Circular No. 86/2013/TT-BTC dated June 27, 2013 of the Ministry of Finance concerning the application of preferential treatment regimes in customs administration for enterprises meeting the required conditions as follows:

Article 1. The National Technical Regulations on State Reserve for Life Jackets are hereby issued together with this Circular.

Article 2. This Circular shall take effect six months from the date of issuance and shall supersede TCN 05:2004 issued together with Decision No. 35/2004/QĐ-BTC dated April 14, 2004 of the Minister of Finance.

Article 3. The Director of the National Reserve Agency, heads of relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals involved in the management, import, export, and storage of life jackets shall be responsible for implementing these regulations.

During the implementation, if there are any difficulties, agencies, organizations, and individuals shall promptly report to the Ministry of Finance for study, amendment, and supplementation.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Nguyen Huu Chi

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