Circular No. 21/2017/TT-BCT Issuing National Technical Regulations on Limit Levels of Formaldehyde and Aromatic Amines Derived from Azo Dyes in Textile Products

Circular No. 21/2017/TT-BCT Issuing National Technical Regulations on Limit Levels of Formaldehyde and Aromatic Amines Derived from Azo Dyes in Textile Products, to ensure product safety for consumers. This document applies to all organizations and individuals involved in the production, import, and sale of textile products.

Document No.21/2017/TT-BCT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Industry and Trade
Signed byTrần Tuấn Anh — Bộ trưởng
Updated12/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date23/10/2017
Effective date01/05/2018
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 21/2017/TT-BCT Issuing National Technical Regulations on Limit Levels of Formaldehyde and Aromatic Amines Derived from Azo Dyes in Textile Products, to ensure product safety for consumers. This document applies to all organizations and individuals involved in the production, import, and sale of textile products.

Scope of application

Organizations and individuals involved in the production, import, and sale of textile products

Key points

  • Organizations and individuals involved in the production, import, and sale of textile products must comply with the limit levels of formaldehyde and aromatic amines derived from azo dyes as stipulated in National Technical Regulation QCVN 01/2017/BCT (Article 1).
  • This Circular takes effect from May 1, 2018 (Article 2).
  • Organizations and individuals violating the regulations on limit levels of formaldehyde and aromatic amines derived from azo dyes in textile products will be dealt with according to current laws.
  • The implementation of National Technical Regulation QCVN 01/2017/BCT aims to ensure product safety for consumers and enhance the reputation of Vietnamese textile products in domestic and international markets.
  • Organizations and individuals involved in the production, import, and sale of textile products must conduct quality inspections and monitoring in accordance with National Technical Regulation QCVN 01/2017/BCT.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Strengthening quality management of textile products, protecting consumer health.
  • Emphasizing the responsibility of organizations and individuals involved in the production, import, and sale of textile products in ensuring product safety for consumers.
  • Helping to enhance the reputation and competitiveness of Vietnamese textile products in the international market.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When does Circular No. 21/2017/TT-BCT take effect?

Circular No. 21/2017/TT-BCT takes effect from May 1, 2018.

To which entities does National Technical Regulation QCVN 01/2017/BCT apply?

National Technical Regulation QCVN 01/2017/BCT applies to organizations and individuals involved in the production, import, and sale of textile products.

How will violations of the regulations on limit levels of formaldehyde and aromatic amines derived from azo dyes in textile products be handled?

Organizations and individuals violating the regulations on limit levels of formaldehyde and aromatic amines derived from azo dyes in textile products will be dealt with according to current laws.

What is the purpose of Circular No. 21/2017/TT-BCT?

The purpose of Circular No. 21/2017/TT-BCT is to issue National Technical Regulations on limit levels of formaldehyde and aromatic amines derived from azo dyes in textile products, to ensure product safety for consumers.

What tasks must organizations and individuals involved in the production, import, and sale of textile products undertake?

Organizations and individuals involved in the production, import, and sale of textile products must comply with the limit levels of formaldehyde and aromatic amines derived from azo dyes as stipulated in National Technical Regulation QCVN 01/2017/BCT.

Full text

MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

NUMBER: 21/2017/TT-BCT
HA NOI, OCTOBER 23, 2017

CIRCULAR

ISSUING NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATIONS ON THE LEVELS OF LIMITS FOR THE CONTENT OF FORMALDEHYDE AND AROMATIC AMINES DERIVED FROM AZO DYES IN TEXTILE PRODUCTS

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 Decree No. 98/2017/NĐ-CP dated August 18, 2017, of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;

Based on Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP dated December 31, 2008 of the Government detailing implementation of certain provisions

Pursuant to Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP dated December 31, 2008 of the Government detailing implementation of certain provisions of the Product Quality Law;

Pursuant to the proposal of the Director of the Science and Technology Department,

The Minister of Industry and Trade issues the National Technical Regulations on the levels of limits for the content of formaldehyde and aromatic amines derived from azo dyes in textile products (QCVN: 01/2017/BCT)developmentlate hCoat These National Technical Regulations (QCVN: 01/2017/BCT) are attached to this Circular

Article 1. This Circular takes effect from May 1, 2018.

Article 2. Organizations and individuals related to these matters are responsible for implementing this Circular./.

Article 3. Organizations and individuals concerned are responsible for implementing this Circular./.

 

THE MINISTER
(Signed)
Tran Tuan Anh

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