Circular No. 28/2024/TT-BCT stipulates energy consumption standards in the beer and non-alcoholic beverage manufacturing industry.

CIRCULAR

Regulations on energy consumption standards in the beer and non-alcoholic beverage manufacturing industry

dated November 29, 2022, of the Government stipulates the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;

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Pursuant to the Law on Rational Energy Use and Efficiency dated June 17, 2010;

Pursuant to Decree No.96/2022/NĐ-CPdated August 1, 2024, of the Government amends and supplements some articles of Decree No. 96/2022/NĐ-CP dated November 29, 2022, of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade and Decree No. 26/2018/NĐ-CP dated February 28, 2018, of the Government on the Charter of Organization and Operation of Vietnam Electricity Corporation;

Pursuant to Decree No.105/2024/NĐ-CPAt the proposal of the Director of the Department of Energy Saving and Sustainable Development;

The Minister of Industry and Trade issues this Circular stipulating energy consumption standards in the beer and non-alcoholic beverage manufacturing industry.

This Circular stipulates the methods for determining energy consumption levels, energy consumption standards, and reporting procedures in the beer and non-alcoholic beverage manufacturing industry.

PART I
GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

1. Production facilities operating in the beer and non-alcoholic beverage manufacturing industry with production types and capacity scales as specified in Article 5 of this Circular.

Article 2. Applicability

2. Other relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals.

The beer and non-alcoholic beverage manufacturing industry is an industry producing various types of beer and non-alcoholic beverages as defined in the Vietnamese Economic Classification System.

Article 3. Explanation of Terms

1. Production facilities within the beer and non-alcoholic beverage manufacturing industry subject to this Circular (hereinafter referred to as production facilities) are those with production types and capacity scales as specified in Article 5 of this Circular.

2. Production facilities are those producing beer products and non-alcoholic beverages according to the seven-digit product code issued by the Prime Minister regarding the Vietnamese Product Classification System.

3. Non-alcoholic beer is beer produced using alcohol removal technology.

4. Energy consumption level (SEC) is the total energy consumed to produce one unit of product.

5. Energy consumption standard is the energy consumption level applicable to specific products as stipulated in this Circular.

METHODS FOR DETERMINING ENERGY CONSUMPTION LEVELS, ENERGY CONSUMPTION STANDARDS, AND REPORTING PROCEDURES

Chapter II
Article 4. Methods for Determining Energy Consumption Levels

1. The energy consumption level in beer production is determined according to the method set out in Appendix I of this Circular.

2. The energy consumption level in non-alcoholic beverage production is determined according to the method set out in Appendix II of this Circular.

Article 5. Energy Consumption Standards

Energy consumption standards apply to production facilities in the beer and non-alcoholic beverage manufacturing industry as follows:

Type of production

1. By January 31 each year, production facilities subject to Clause 1 of Article 2 of this Circular shall be responsible for submitting reports to the provincial Department of Industry and Trade in writing through direct submission, postal service, or via the website https://dataenergy.vn regarding the implementation results of the energy consumption standards of the previous year according to Appendix IV of this Circular. In case of reporting via the website https://dataenergy.vn, the production facility shall be responsible for contacting the Department of Industry and Trade to establish and provide an account.

Within twenty working days from the date of receipt of the report from the production facility, the Department of Industry and Trade shall send feedback and request additional information (if any).

Within five working days from the date of receipt of the request for additional information from the Department of Industry and Trade, the production facility shall be responsible for resubmitting the report with corrections and additional information as required.

2. By March 31 each year, the Department of Industry and Trade shall submit a report on the implementation results of the energy consumption standards of the previous year in the beer and non-alcoholic beverage manufacturing industry at the local level to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (Department of Energy Saving and Sustainable Development) in writing through direct submission, postal service, or via the website https://dataenergy.vn according to the model in Appendix III of this Circular.

2. Before March 31 each year, the Department of Industry and Trade reports on the implementation results of energy consumption standards for the previous calendar year in the beer and non-alcoholic beverage manufacturing industry at the local level to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (Department of Energy Saving and Sustainable Development) in writing through direct submission or via postal service or through the website https://dataenergy.vn according to Appendix III of this Circular.

Chapter III
IMPLEMENTATION

Article 7. Responsibilities of the Department of Energy Saving and Sustainable Development

1. Take the lead and coordinate with relevant agencies to disseminate, promote, and guide organizations and individuals related to the implementation of the provisions of this Circular.

2. Coordinate with provincial Departments of Industry and Trade to inspect the implementation of energy consumption standards set out in plans to ensure that the energy consumption standards prescribed in this Circular are met.

3. Aggregate and compile statistics on energy consumption standards for the beer and non-alcoholic beverage manufacturing industry based on reports from localities.

Article 8. Responsibilities of Provincial Departments of Industry and Trade

1. Annually, take the lead in guiding, urging, reminding, developing inspection plans, and inspecting compliance with energy consumption standards of production facilities subject to this Circular in their locality and handle violations according to the law.

2. Coordinate with the Department of Energy Saving and Sustainable Development to guide, urge, and inspect the implementation of energy consumption standards in accordance with the contents of this Circular.

3. Implement the reporting system as stipulated in Article 6 of this Circular.

Article 9. Responsibilities of Production Facilities

1. Manage and supervise the production process to determine the amount of energy consumed.

2. Comply with the energy consumption standards prescribed in Article 5 of this Circular. In case of changes or fluctuations during the production process leading to non-compliance with the standards, the facility shall be responsible for reporting and explaining the reasons and plans to comply with the standards to competent authorities based on an energy audit report.

3. Implement the reporting system as stipulated in Article 6 of this Circular.

Article 10. Effective Date

This Circular takes effect from April 1, 2025, and replaces Circular No. 19/2016/TT-BCT dated September 14, 2016, on the regulation of energy consumption standards in the beer and soft drink manufacturing industry.

2. During the course of implementation, if there are any issues or difficulties, relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals shall promptly report to the Ministry of Industry and Trade for study, amendment, and supplementation of the Circular./.

ANNEX I

METHOD FOR DETERMINING ENERGY CONSUMPTION STANDARDS IN BEER PRODUCTION FACILITIES
(Attached to Circular No. 28/2024/TT-BCT dated25 December 2024 of the Minister of Industry and Trade)

1.Scope of assessment: the production area for beer products including the main production area and auxiliary areas (cooling machines, compressors, boilers...); excluding administrative areas, internal transportation, raw water treatment, wastewater treatment, and production areas for other products not specified inoClause 3, Article 3 of this Circular. The period for determining energy consumption standards is one year (from January 1 to December 31). In cases where it is necessary to conduct inspections, the inspection period is the time required to complete one production cycle..

2.The parameters for determining energy consumption standards in beer production facilities are specified in Table 1.1, applicable to the scope and period as stipulated in Clause 1 and 2 of Appendix I of this Circular.ầTable 1.1. Data for Determining Energy Consumption Standards for Beer Production Facilities

3.Unit

Source of data

* The energy consumption standard (SEC) for beer production facilities is determined by the following formula:June 2024;c) Participating in assessing the conditions of food production and business establishments in the area according to the分级回复

4.SEC: energy consumption standard,

5.MJ/1000

Where:

- liters;E: electricity consumption for beer production, MJ;T: thermal energy consumption for beer production, MJ;

- - P(

- ): converted volume of beer according to the electricity component, 1000 liters;

P(Average loan repayment period is 10 years;): converted volume of beer according to the thermal component, 1000 liters.

- 6. Determining the values of E, T, P(e), and P(t):organize credit institutions, foreign bank branches are responsible for organizing the implementation of this Circular.a) Determining electricity consumption E

Electricity consumption (E) is determined from the electricity used for beer production (

) and converted to the unit of measurement MJ as follows:

- E: electricity consumption for beer production, MJ;Average loan repayment period is 10 years;e: total electricity used for beer production from all electricity sources e

Where:

(self-generated, purchased), kWh;

- 3.6: conversion factor for electricity, MJ/kWh._{international}In cases where the production facility simultaneously produces beer, purified water, and mineral water in the same area and cannot separately identify electricity consumption for each, the electricity used for beer production (e) in formula 1.2 applies a correction factor of 2.2 kWh/1000 liters of purified water and mineral water.b) Determining thermal energy consumption T

- Thermal energy consumption (T) is determined from steam consumption (t) for beer production as follows:

- T: thermal energy consumption for beer production, MJ;internationalt: steam consumption for beer production, tons;internationalconversion factor from steam to thermal energy, MJ/ton of steam.

c) Determining the converted volume of beer according to the electricity component P(e)

The converted volume P(e) is calculated as follows:

Where:

-- p_chai: volume of bottled glass beer, 1000 liters;

- - p_khác: volume of other types of beer except bottled glass beer and alcohol-free beer, 1000 liters;

- 2768,4: - p_kcồn: volume of alcohol-free beer, 1000 liters;

- 0.83: conversion factor from other types of beer to bottled glass beer according to the electricity component;

- 1.15: conversion factor from alcohol-free beer to bottled glass beer according to the electricity component., amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CPd) Determining the converted volume of beer according to the thermal component P(t)

Where:

P(Average loan repayment period is 10 years;): converted volume of beer according to the thermal component, 1000 liters.

The converted volume P(t) is calculated as follows:

- P(t): converted volume of beer according to the thermal component, 1000 liters;T: thermal energy consumption for beer production, MJ;

- p_khác: volume of other types of beer except bottled glass beer and alcohol-free beer, 1000 liters;

- p_kcồn: volume of alcohol-free beer, 1000 liters;

- 0.83: conversion factor from other types of beer to bottled glass beer according to the thermal component;

- 1.21: conversion factor from alcohol-free beer to bottled glass beer according to the thermal component.

The converted production volume P(t) is calculated as follows:"b) In addition to the lists of public services issued according to the provisions of Clause 2, Article 4 of this Decree, specialized agencies under provincial People's Committees shall report to the provincial People's Committee for decision-making on amending, supplementing, or issuing the list of public services funded by the state budget within their jurisdiction and consistent with the local budget capacity within the approved budget by the Provincial People's Assembly, and send it to the Ministry of Finance and relevant ministries and sectors for supervision during implementation."as follows:

Where:

- 6. Determining the values of E, T, P(e), and P(t):organize credit institutions, foreign bank branches are responsible for organizing the implementation of this Circular.p_beer: converted beer production volume based on thermal components, 1,000 liters;

The converted volume P(t) is calculated as follows:

- p_other: beer production volume other than bottled glass beer and non-alcoholic beer, 1,000 liters;T: thermal energy consumption for beer production, MJ;

- p_nonalcoholic: non-alcoholic beer production volume, 1,000 liters;

- 0.83: conversion factor from other types of beer to bottled glass beer based on thermal components;

-1.21: conversion factor from non-alcoholic beer to bottled glass beer based on thermal components.

 

ANNEX II

METHODS FOR DETERMINING THE LEVEL OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PRODUCTION FACILITIES
(Annexed to Circular No. 28/2024/TT-BCT dated December 25, 2024 of the Minister of Industry and Trade)

1. Scope of assessment: the production area for non-alcoholic beverages includes the main production area and auxiliary areas (refrigeration, compressors, boilers, PET bottle blowing); it does not include administrative areas, internal transportation, raw water treatment, wastewater treatment, and production areas for products other than non-alcoholic beverages as specified in Clause 3, Article 3 of this Circular.Clause 3, Article 3 of this Circular.

2.The period for determining the level of energy consumption is one year (from January 1 to December 31). In cases where energy consumption levels need to be checked, the inspection period is the time necessary to complete one production cycle.

3.Parameters for determining the level of energy consumption in non-alcoholic beverage production facilities are stipulated in Table 2.1, applicable within the scope and timeframe set out in Clause 1 and 2 of Appendix II of this Circular.

Table 2.1. Data for Determining Energy Consumption Levels for Non-Alcoholic Beverage Production Facilities

* Only required to report and apply for production facilities that cannot separately account for electricity consumption for producing purified water and mineral water

4.The standardized product is non-alcoholic beverages bottled in PET. In cases where production facilities produce both carbonated and non-carbonated non-alcoholic beverages, the carbonated PET bottled product will be selected as the standardized product. Glass bottled products and other packaging types will be converted to the standardized product based on the electricity usage factor and thermal usage factor to calculate energy consumption levels., amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CPi about the standardized product according to the electricity usage factor and thermal usage factor to calculate energy consumption levels.

5.The Specific Energy Consumption (SEC) level of non-alcoholic beverage production facilities is determined as follows:

Where:

E: electrical energy for non-alcoholic beverage production, MJ;

T: thermal energy for non-alcoholic beverage production, MJ;

6. Determining the values of E, T, P(e), and P(t):Average loan repayment period is 10 years;): standardized production volume of non-alcoholic beverages based on electrical component, 1000 liters;

6. Determining the values of E, T, P(e), and P(t):organize credit institutions, foreign bank branches are responsible for organizing the implementation of this Circular.): standardized production volume of non-alcoholic beverages based on thermal component, 1000 liters.

Electricity consumption (E) is determined from the electricity used for beer production (

a. Determining Electrical Energy E

Electrical energy (E) is determined from the amount of electricity used for non-alcoholic beverage production (Average loan repayment period is 10 years;e: total electricity used for beer production from all electricity sources e

Where:

E: electrical energy for non-alcoholic beverage production, MJ;

e: total electricity used for non-alcoholic beverage production from all power sources e_{international}(self-generated electricity, purchased electricity)b) Determining thermal energy consumption T

Thermal energy consumption (T) is determined from steam consumption (t) for beer production as follows:

In cases where production facilities simultaneously produce non-alcoholic beverages, purified water, and mineral water in the same area and cannot separately account for electricity consumption for water purification,internationalEACH MONTHAt the request of the Inspectorate of thet, mineral water.international), in formula 2.2, is applied with a correction factorAverage loan repayment period is 10 years;of 2.2 kWh/1000 liters of purified water, mineral water.trb. Determining Thermal Energy T

Thermal energy (T) is determined from the amount of steam used (t_hơi) for non-alcoholic beverage production as follows:lrong that:

T: thermal energy for non-alcoholic beverage production, MJ;

d.1. Amount of taxable income in Vietnam:: steam consumption for non-alcoholic beverage production, tons;

-- 2768.4: conversion factor from steam to heat, MJ/ton of steam.

-4. The Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government-affiliated agencies, the People's Committee of Haiphong City, the People's Committee of Can Tho City, the People's Committee of Nghe An Province, the People's Committee of Thanh Hoa Province, and the Heads of related units are responsible for implementing this Decision.c. Determining Standardized Production Volume Based on Electrical Component P(e), P(t) for facilities Producing Only One Type of Non-Alcoholic Beverage (carbonated or non-carbonated)

Standardized production volume P(e) is calculated as follows:

- P(e): standardized production volume of non-alcoholic beverages based on electrical component, 1000 liters;

- p_PET: production volume of non-alcoholic beverages bottled in PET, 1000 liters;nationalng- p_tt: production volume of non-alcoholic beverages bottled in glass, 1000 liters;

Where:

p_khac: production volume of non-alcoholic beverages packaged in other forms outside PET and glass bottles, 1000 liters.

Standardized production volume P(t)

- P(t): standardized production volume of non-alcoholic beverages based on thermal component, 1000 liters;

- p_khac: production volume of non-alcoholic beverages packaged in other forms, 1000 liters;shall3.89: Conversion factor for thermal energy from glass bottles to PET bottles.

d. Determining Standardized Production Volume Based on Electrical Component P(e), P(t) for facilities Producing Both Carbonated and Non-Carbonated Non-Alcoholic BeveragesStandardized production volume P(e) is calculated as follows:quy- p_ga: production volume of carbonated non-alcoholic beverages, 1000 liters;đconcerning the classification and determination of state management authority in the field of crop productionnationalN ||| declaration of customs import procedures."b) In addition to the lists of public services issued according to the provisions of Clause 2, Article 4 of this Decree, specialized agencies under provincial People's Committees shall report to the provincial People's Committee for decision-making on amending, supplementing, or issuing the list of public services funded by the state budget within their jurisdiction and consistent with the local budget capacity within the approved budget by the Provincial People's Assembly, and send it to the Ministry of Finance and relevant ministries and sectors for supervision during implementation."as follows:

Where:

p_kga:

Standardized production volume P(t)

- P(t): standardized production volume of non-alcoholic beverages based on thermal component, 1000 liters;

- production volume of non-carbonated non-alcoholic beverages, 1000 liters;

- _PET: production volume of non-alcoholic beverages bottled in PET, 1000 liters;

- 1.31: Conversion factor for electrical energy from non-carbonated non-alcoholic beverages to carbonated non-alcoholic beverages.

- p_PET: production volume of non-alcoholic beverages bottled in PET, 1000 liters;N |||Standardized production volume P(ty) is calculated as follows:"b) In addition to the lists of public services issued according to the provisions of Clause 2, Article 4 of this Decree, specialized agencies under provincial People's Committees shall report to the provincial People's Committee for decision-making on amending, supplementing, or issuing the list of public services funded by the state budget within their jurisdiction and consistent with the local budget capacity within the approved budget by the Provincial People's Assembly, and send it to the Ministry of Finance and relevant ministries and sectors for supervision during implementation."as follows:

Where:

p_khac: production volume of non-alcoholic beverages packaged in other forms outside PET and glass bottles, 1000 liters.

- - P(e): standardized production volume of non-alcoholic beverages based on thermal component, 1000 liters;

- - p_ga: production volume of carbonated non-alcoholic beverages, 1000 liters;- p_kga: production volume of non-carbonated non-alcoholic beverages, 1000 liters;

- p- p_khac: production volume of non-alcoholic beverages packaged in other forms, 1000 liters;

- P(t): standardized production volume of non-alcoholic beverages based on thermal component, 1000 liters;

- production volume of non-carbonated non-alcoholic beverages, 1000 liters;

- 3.89: Conversion factor for thermal energy from glass bottles to PET bottles.

REPORT TEMPLATE ON IMPLEMENTATION OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION LEVELS IN BEER AND NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PRODUCTION(For Provincial Departments of Industry and Trade)DECISION NUMBER: ………, DATE:SITUATION OF IMPLEMENTATION OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION LEVELS IN BEER AND NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PRODUCTION

Where:

Respected: Ministry of Industry and Trade (Department of Energy Saving and Sustainable Development)

Implementing the provisions of Circular No. .../.../TT-BCT dated ... month ... year 2024 of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding energy consumption standards in the beer and non-alcoholic beverage production industry, the Department of Industry and Trade (province, city) reports on the implementation of energy consumption levels by beer and non-alcoholic beverage production units under its management for the year (indicate year) as follows:

I. Implementation of Energy Consumption Standards at Beer Production Facilities

Standardized production volume P(t)

- P(t): standardized production volume of non-alcoholic beverages based on thermal component, 1000 liters;

General Assessment: (summary of implementation results, degree of compliance with the circular compared to the previous year)

List of Units Directed, Urged, and Inspected

ANNEX III

Capacity
(Annexed to Circular No. 28/2024/TT-BCT dated December 25, 2024 of the Minister of Industry and Trade)

(1000 liters)

 REPORT

List of Units Needing Continued Direction, Urging, and Inspection in the Following Year (Indicate Next Year)

2003 EXPANDING THE SCOPE OF THE LAO CAI BORDER GATE ECONOMIC ZONE …..

Content of Direction, Urging, and Inspection

II. Implementation of Energy Consumption Standards at Non-Alcoholic Beverage Production Facilitiesnumber.../.../TT-BCT dated ..., month ..., year 2024 of the Ministry of Industry and Trade stipulates the energy consumption standards for the beer and non-alcoholic beverage manufacturing industry. The Department of Industry and Trade (province/city) reports on the implementation of energy usage levels by beer and non-alcoholic beverage manufacturing units under its jurisdiction for the year (indicate year) as follows:

I. Implementation of energy consumption standards at beer manufacturing facilities

1.General assessment: (summary of implementation results, degree of compliance with the provisions in the circular compared to the previous year)Circular s°compared to the previous year

2.List of units that have been guided, urged, and inspected

3.List of units requiring continued guidance, urging, and inspection in the following year (indicate next year)

II. Implementation of energy consumption standards at non-alcoholic beverage manufacturing facilities

1. Overall assessment: {summary of implementation results, level of completion as specified in the circular compared to the previous year}

2. List of units that have been guided, urged, and inspected

3. List of units that need continued guidance, urging, and inspection for the following year (specify the next year)

III. Proposals and recommendations:

Recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of guidance, urging, and inspection activities at the local level for the Ministry of Industry and Trade

IV. Contact Information:

Responsible contact for implementing the circular at the local level (Name, position, department, phone number, email)

ANNEX IV

ANNUAL REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION QUOTAS
(For production facilities in the beer and non-alcoholic beverage industry)
(Annexed to Circular No. 28/2024/TT-BCT dated December 25, 2024 of the Minister of Industry and Trade)

REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION QUOTAS

To: Department of Industry and Trade of the province/city (specify province/city name)

I. General Information

1. Facility Name: (as registered in business registration certificate): …

2. Address: (location of the production plant): …

3. Province/City: …

4. Ownership: (State/private/joint venture/100% foreign capital) …

5. Year of commencement of operation: …

6. Website: …

7. Legal representative: (Name, position) …

8. Report preparer (Name, position) …

9. Contact phone number …

10. Email: …

II. Products and Production Volume

1. Type of production (select)

...Beer

...Non-alcoholic beverages with carbonation and without carbonation

...Non-alcoholic beverages without carbonation

2. Design capacity: (As per investment approval decision, million liters/year)…

3. Other products outside of beer and non-alcoholic beverages (mineral water, purified water...):
.............................................................................................................................

4. Production volume

* Only required for units producing both beer/non-alcoholic beverages and mineral/purified water simultaneously, where electricity usage for filtration cannot be separated.

III. Energy Consumption

1. Source of electricity: (select)

...Self-produced electricity

...Purchased electricity

2. Source of steam: (select)

...Self-produced steam

...Purchased steam

3. Energy consumption

IV. Energy Consumption Rate

1. Energy Consumption Rate (SEC) (determined according to Appendices I and II)

2. Percentage change in energy consumption rate compared to the previous year:……%

[(SEC_{reporting year -1}- SEC_{Note on payment status})/SEC_{reporting year -1}] x 100%

V. Energy-saving and efficient utilization measures implemented during the reporting year

VI. Reasons and plans to meet the prescribed quotas (only applicable to facilities not meeting the prescribed quotas)

VII. Recommendations to ensure energy-saving and efficient utilization