Circular No. 37/2026/TT-BCT promulgates "Amendment No. 01:2026 to QCVN 01:2017/BCT National Technical Regulation on Limit Levels of Formaldehyde and Aromatic Amines Derived from Azo Dyes in Textile Products"; "Amendment No. 01:2026 to QCVN 02A:2020/BCT National Technical Regulation on Mercury Content in Fluorescent Lamps"; "Amendment No. 01:2026 to QCVN 08:2020/BCT National Technical Regulation on Lead Content Limit in Paints".

CIRCULAR

Issuing "Amendment 01:2026 QCVN 01:2017/BCT National Technical Regulation on Levels of Formaldehyde and Certain Aromatic Amines Derived from Azo Dyes in Textile Products"; "Amendment 01:2026 QCVN 02A:2020/BCT National Technical Regulation on Mercury Content in Fluorescent Lamps"; "Amendment 01:2026 QCVN 08:2020/BCT National Technical Regulation on Lead Content Limits in Paints"

Pursuant to Law on Standards and Technical Regulations No. 68/2006/QH11; Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations No. 70/2025/QH15;

Pursuant to Law on Product Quality No. 05/2007/QH12; Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Law on Product Quality No. 78/2025/QH15;

Pursuant to Decree No. 40/2025/NĐ-CP of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CP;

Pursuant to Decree No. 22/2026/NĐ-CP of the Government detailing certain provisions and measures for organizing and guiding the implementation of the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations;

Pursuant to Decree No. 37/2026/NĐ-CP of the Government detailing certain provisions and measures for organizing and guiding the implementation of the Law on Product Quality;

At the proposal of the Director of the Chemicals Administration;

The Minister of Industry and Trade issues this Circular issuing "Amendment 01:2026 QCVN 01:2017/BCT National Technical Regulation on Levels of Formaldehyde and Certain Aromatic Amines Derived from Azo Dyes in Textile Products"; "Amendment 01:2026 QCVN 02A:2020/BCT National Technical Regulation on Mercury Content in Fluorescent Lamps"; "Amendment 01:2026 QCVN 08:2020/BCT National Technical Regulation on Lead Content Limits in Paints".

Article 1. Amendment 01:2026 QCVN 01:2017/BCT National Technical Regulation on Levels of Formaldehyde and Certain Aromatic Amines Derived from Azo Dyes in Textile Products 

Issuing Amendment 01:2026 QCVN 01:2017/BCT National Technical Regulation on Levels of Formaldehyde and Certain Aromatic Amines Derived from Azo Dyes in Textile Products issued together with Circular No. 21/2017/TT-BCT dated October 23, 2017 of the Minister of Industry and Trade at Appendix I attached to this Circular.

Article 2. Amendment 01:2026 QCVN 02A:2020/BCT National Technical Regulation on Mercury Content in Fluorescent Lamps

Issuing Amendment 01:2026 QCVN 02A:2020/BCT National Technical Regulation on Mercury Content in Fluorescent Lamps issued together with Circular No. 45/2020/TT-BCT dated December 21, 2020 of the Minister of Industry and Trade at Appendix II attached to this Circular.

Article 3. Amendment 01:2026 QCVN 08:2020/BCT National Technical Regulation on Lead Content Limits in Paints

Issuing Amendment 01:2026 QCVN 08:2020/BCT National Technical Regulation on Lead Content Limits in Paints issued together with Circular No. 51/2020/TT-BCT dated December 21, 2020 of the Minister of Industry and Trade at Appendix III attached to this Circular.

Article 4. Effective date

This Circular and Amendment 01:2026 QCVN 01:2017/BCT National Technical Regulation on Levels of Formaldehyde and Certain Aromatic Amines Derived from Azo Dyes in Textile Products, Amendment 01:2026 QCVN 02A:2020/BCT National Technical Regulation on Mercury Content in Fluorescent Lamps, Amendment 01:2026 QCVN 08:2020/BCT National Technical Regulation on Lead Content Limits in Paints shall take effect from July 1, 2026.

State-owned enterprises that have been assigned by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to conduct offshore wind power project surveys before the effective date of this Circular shall continue to implement according to the assigned documents; any new matters arising after the effective date of this Circular shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of this Circular.

1. The Director of the Chemicals Administration shall be responsible for organizing guidance and implementation of this Circular.

2. Directors of the Chemical Control Agency, People's Committees of provinces and cities, Heads of relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular.

3. In the course of implementation, if any difficulties arise, agencies, organizations, and individuals shall promptly report in writing to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (through the Chemical Control Agency) for guidance or research for appropriate amendments or supplements.

 

ANNEX I

(Issued together with Circular No. 37/2026/TT-BCT dated June 30, 2026 of the Minister of Industry and Trade)

 

 

AMENDMENT 01:2026 QCVN 01:2017/BCT NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION ON LEVELS OF FORMALDEHYDE AND CERTAIN AROMATIC AMINES DERIVED FROM AZO DYES IN TEXTILE PRODUCTS

 

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMENDMENT 01:2026 QCVN 01:2017/BCT

NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION ON LEVELS OF FORMALDEHYDE AND CERTAIN AROMATIC AMINES DERIVED FROM AZO DYES IN TEXTILE PRODUCTS

Amendment 01:2026 QCVN 01:2017/BCT

National technical regulation on levels of formaldehyde and certain aromatic amines derived from azo colorants in textile products.

 

 

 

 

 

HANOI - 2026

Foreword

Amendment 01:2026 QCVN 01:2017/BCT amends and abolishes certain provisions of QCVN 01:2017/BCT.

Amendment 01:2026 QCVN 01:2017/BCT was drafted by the Drafting Team of the Circular issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade to amend national technical regulations on levels of formaldehyde and certain aromatic amines derived from azo dyes in textile products, mercury in fluorescent lamps, and lead in paints, reviewed by the Chemical Control Agency, commented on by the Ministry of Science and Technology, and approved by the Minister of Industry and Trade, issued together with Circular No. 37/2026/TT-BCT dated June 30, 2026.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION ON LEVELS OF FORMALDEHYDE AND CERTAIN AROMATIC AMINES DERIVED FROM AZO DYES IN TEXTILE PRODUCTS

National technical regulation on levels of formaldehyde and certain aromatic amines derived from azo colorants in textile products.

Amendment 01:2026 QCVN 01:2017/BCT amends and abolishes the following contents of QCVN 01:2017/BCT.

1. Amend Point 1.1.1 as follows:

1.1.1. This regulation sets the limits for formaldehyde and certain aromatic amines derived from azo dyes in textile products and goods before they are circulated in the Vietnamese market.

The list of textile products and goods subject to this regulation is specified in Circular No. 33/2026/TT-BCT dated June 30, 2026, issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade on the List of Products and Goods with Medium and High Risk Levels under the Management Responsibility of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

2. Abolish Subpoints a, b, c, d, đ, e of Point 1.1.2, Points 1.3.1 and 1.3.4

3. Amend Point 2.2.1 as follows:

2.2.1. The level of formaldehyde in textile products shall be determined in accordance with the national standard TCVN 7421-1:2013 (ISO 14184-1:2011) Textiles - Determination of formaldehyde - Part 1: Free and hydrolyzable formaldehyde (aqueous extraction method).

4. Amend Clause b Point 2.2.2 as follows:

b) The level of aromatic amines derived from azo dyes in textile products shall be determined according to one of the following test methods:

- TCVN 12512-1:2018 (ISO 14362-1:2017): Textiles - Determination of some aromatic amines released from azo dyes - Part 1: Detection of the use of azo dyes by aqueous and non-aqueous fiber extraction.

- TCVN 12512-3:2018 (ISO 14362-3:2017): Textiles - Determination of some aromatic amines released from azo dyes - Part 3: Detection of certain azo dyes that may release 4-aminoazobenzene.

5. Amend Point 3.1 as follows:

3.1. For products, goods

Textile products and goods within the scope of this QCVN must be declared compliant in accordance with the provisions of QCVN 01:2017 and Amendment 01:2026 QCVN 01:2017/BCT, affixing the compliance mark (CR) and labeling in accordance with regulations before being circulated on the market.

The declaration of compliance shall be carried out in accordance with Article 13 of Circular No. 14/2026/TT-BKHCN dated April 9, 2026, issued by the Minister of Science and Technology regarding the declaration of conformity and the methods for assessing compliance with standards and technical regulations.

3.1.1. Forms of declaration of compliance

Textile products must be tested and certified for compliance according to Method 5 or Method 7 as stipulated in Appendix II attached to Circular No. 14/2026/TT-BKHCN dated April 9, 2026, issued by the Minister of Science and Technology regarding the declaration of conformity and the methods for assessing compliance with standards and technical regulations.

3.1.2. Documentation, procedures, and processes for declaring compliance

Organizations and individuals must register the declaration of compliance through the National Database on Standards, Metrology, and Quality. In cases where the National Database on Standards, Metrology, and Quality cannot meet the technical infrastructure requirements or cannot operate due to technical failures, the registration of the declaration of compliance shall be conducted through direct submission or via postal services in accordance with Article 13 of Circular No. 14/2026/TT-BKHCN dated April 9, 2026, issued by the Minister of Science and Technology regarding the declaration of conformity and the methods for assessing compliance with standards and technical regulations.

6. Amend Point 3.2 as follows:

3.2. For Conformity Assessment Bodies

Conformity assessment bodies shall operate in accordance with laws on standards, technical regulations, and product quality.

7. Amend Clause 4 as follows:

4. Responsibilities and implementation organizations

4.1. The Chemicals Administration shall coordinate with relevant agencies and units to guide and inspect the implementation of this Standard.

4.2. The Domestic Market Management and Development Department shall be responsible for coordinating with relevant agencies and organizations to inspect, control, and handle violations related to formaldehyde levels and aromatic amines derived from azo dyes in textile products on the market in accordance with this QCVN and current laws.

4.3. In cases where legal regulatory documents, materials, and standards cited in this Standard are amended, supplemented, or replaced, they shall be implemented in accordance with the new document.

8. Repeal Appendix I "List of Textile Products Subject to This Standard"

9. Amend Appendix III as follows:

Appendix III List of Ecological Labels

1. Korea Eco-Label;

2. Thailand Green Label;

3. OEKO-TEX 100;

4. EU Label of Europe;

5. China Ecolabel/CEC;

6. Nordic Swan Ecolabel;

7. Global Organic Product Label;

8. Good Environmental Choice Australia;

9. Germany's Blue Angel;

10. Japan Eco Mark

10. Repeal Appendix IV "Forms Used in This Standard".

 

 

ANNEX II

(Issued together with Circular No. 37/2026/TT-BCT dated June 30, 2026 of the Minister of Industry and Trade)

 

 

AMENDMENT 01:2026 QCVN 02A:2020/BCT NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION ON MERCURY CONTENT IN FLUORESCENT LAMPS

 

 

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMENDMENT 01:2026 QCVN 02A:2020/BCT

NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION ON MERCURY CONTENT IN FLUORESCENT LAMPS

Amendment 01:2026 QCVN 02A:2020/BCT

National Technical Regulation on Mercury Content in Fluorescent Lamp

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HANOI, 2026

Foreword

Amendment 01:2026 QCVN 02A:2020/BCT amends and repeals certain provisions of QCVN 02A:2020/BCT.

Amendment 01:2026 QCVN 02A:2020/BCT is promulgated by the Drafting Team of the Circular of the Minister of Industry and Trade, which amends the National Technical Regulation on Limit Levels of Formaldehyde and Aromatic Amines Derived from Azo Dyes in Textile Products, Mercury in Fluorescent Lamps, and Lead in Paints, compiled by the Chemicals Administration and reviewed by the Ministry of Science and Technology., The Minister of Industry and Trade approves and promulgates it together with Circular No. 37/2026/TT-BCT dated June 30, 2026.

TECHNICAL REGULATION ON MERCURY CONTENT IN FLUORESCENT LAMPS

Amendment 01:2026 QCVN 02A:2020/BCT

National Technical Regulation on Mercury Content in Fluorescent Lamp

Amendment 01:2026 QCVN 02A:2020/BCT amends and repeals the following contents of QCVN 02A:2020/BCT.

I. General Provisions

1. Amend Clause 1 as follows:

This regulation sets limit levels of mercury content in fluorescent lamps before they are put on the Vietnamese market.

The list of fluorescent lamps subject to this regulation is specified in Circular No. 33/2026/TT-BCT dated June 30, 2026, issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade regarding the List of Products and Goods with Medium and High Risk Under the Responsibility of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

a) Implementing promotions in the forms prescribed in Clause 8 of Article 92 of the Law on Trade and Articles 8, 9, 10, 11, and 14 of this Decree;

This regulation applies to organizations and individuals producing, importing, and trading fluorescent lamps containing mercury, as well as state management agencies and other related organizations and individuals.

III. MANAGEMENT PROVISIONS

1. Amend Point 1.2 as follows:

1.2. The declaration of compliance shall be carried out in accordance with Article 13 of Circular No. 14/2026/TT-BKHCN dated April 9, 2026, issued by the Minister of Science and Technology regarding the declaration of conformity and the methods for assessing compliance with standards and technical regulations (hereinafter referred to as Circular No. 14/2026/TT-BKHCN).

a) Implementing promotions in the forms prescribed in Clause 8 of Article 92 of the Law on Trade and Articles 8, 9, 10, 11, and 14 of this Decree;

2. Provisions on conformity assessment

2.1. Conformity assessment procedures

The import of fluorescent lamps containing mercury shall be carried out in accordance with Method 1 as specified in Appendix II of Circular No. 14/2026/TT-BKHCN.

The production of fluorescent lamps containing mercury within the country shall be carried out in accordance with Method 5 as specified in Appendix II of Circular No. 14/2026/TT-BKHCN.

2.2. Organizations shall conduct conformity assessment in accordance with laws on standards, technical regulations, and product quality.

3. Amend Clause 3 as follows:

3. Provisions on the use of conformity marks

The use of conformity marks must comply with Clause 2, Article 4 of Circular No. 14/2026/TT-BKHCN.

IV. Responsibilities of organizations and individuals

1. Amend Clause 2 as follows:

2. Organizations and individuals engaged in the production, import, and trade of fluorescent lamps containing mercury shall register their conformity declarations through the National Database on Standards, Metrology, and Quality. In cases where the National Database on Standards, Metrology, and Quality cannot meet technical infrastructure requirements or cannot operate due to technical failures, registration of conformity declarations shall be conducted via direct submission or postal service in accordance with Article 13 of Circular No. 14/2026/TT-BKHCN.

V. Implementation

1. Amend Clauses 2, 3, and 4 as follows:

2. The Domestic Market Management and Development Department shall be responsible for leading and coordinating with relevant agencies and organizations to inspect, control, and handle violations related to the quality of fluorescent lamps containing mercury on the market according to this QCVN and current laws.

3. In cases where legal documents, materials, or standards cited in this QCVN are amended, supplemented, or replaced, they shall be implemented in accordance with new regulations.

VI. Repeal Appendix: List of fluorescent lamps that must meet requirements under QCVN 02A:2020/BCT.

 

ANNEX III

(Issued together with Circular No. 37/2026/TT-BCT dated June 30, 2026 of the Minister of Industry and Trade)

 

 

AMENDMENT 01:2026 QCVN 08:2020/BCT NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION ON THE LIMITS OF LEAD CONTENT IN PAINTS

 

 

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMENDMENT 01:2026 QCVN 08:2020/BCT

NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION ON THE LIMITS OF LEAD CONTENT IN PAINTS

Amendment 01:2026 QCVN 08:2020/BCT amends and repeals certain provisions of QCVN 08:2020/BCT.

Amendment 01:2026 QCVN 08:2020/BCT amends and repeals the following provisions of QCVN 08:2020/BCT.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HANOI, 2026

Foreword

This technical regulation specifies technical requirements, testing methods, and management regulations concerning the lead content in various types of paint before being put into circulation in Vietnam.

This technical regulation applies to organizations and individuals involved in the production, import, and trade of paints, as well as state management agencies and other related organizations and individuals., The Minister of Industry and Trade approves and promulgates it together with Circular No. 37/2026/TT-BCT dated June 30, 2026.

NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION ON THE LIMITS OF LEAD CONTENT IN PAINTS

Amendment 01:2026 QCVN 08:2020/BCT amends and repeals certain provisions of QCVN 08:2020/BCT.

Amendment 01:2026 QCVN 08:2020/BCT amends and repeals the following provisions of QCVN 08:2020/BCT.

II. Technical Provisions

I. General Provisions

1. Amend Clause 1 as follows:

1. Amend Clause 3 as follows:

Labeling shall be in accordance with Decree No. 37/2026/NĐ-CP dated January 23, 2026, detailing certain provisions and measures to organize and guide the implementation of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.

a) Implementing promotions in the forms prescribed in Clause 8 of Article 92 of the Law on Trade and Articles 8, 9, 10, 11, and 14 of this Decree;

1.1. Paints when entering circulation in the Vietnamese market must be declared as conforming to this QCVN.

1.2. Conformity declaration shall be carried out in accordance with Article 13 of Circular No. 14/2026/TT-BKHCN dated April 9, 2026, issued by the Minister of Science and Technology regarding conformity declaration and conformity assessment methods (hereinafter referred to as Circular No. 14/2026/TT-BKHCN).

3. Amend Clause 2 as follows:

2.1. Conformity Assessment

III. MANAGEMENT PROVISIONS

1. Amend Clause 1 as follows:

The import of paint products shall be carried out in accordance with Method 1 as specified in Appendix II of Circular No. 14/2026/TT-BKHCN.

The domestic production of paint products shall be carried out in accordance with Method 5 as specified in Appendix II of Circular No. 14/2026/TT-BKHCN.

4. Amend Clause 3 as follows:

The use of conformity marks must comply with Clause 2, Article 4 of Circular No. 14/2026/TT-BKHCN.

Organizations and individuals engaged in the production, import, and trade of paint products shall register their conformity declarations through the National Database on Standards, Metrology, and Quality. In cases where the National Database on Standards, Metrology, and Quality cannot meet technical infrastructure requirements or cannot operate due to technical failures, registration of conformity declarations shall be conducted via direct submission or postal service in accordance with Article 13 of Circular No. 14/2026/TT-BKHCN.

2. The Domestic Market Management and Development Department shall be responsible for leading and coordinating with relevant agencies and organizations to inspect, control, and handle violations related to the quality of lead-containing paints on the market according to this QCVN and current laws.

2.2. Organizations shall conduct conformity assessment in accordance with laws on standards, technical regulations, and product quality.

VI. Repeal Appendix A: List of paints that must meet requirements under QCVN 08:2020/BCT.

VII. Appendix B

IV. Responsibilities of organizations and individuals

1. Amend Clause 2 as follows:

Method for determining lead content in paint

V. Implementation

1. Amend Clauses 2, 3, and 4 as follows:

2. Amend point a of Clause 2 as follows:

3. In cases where legal documents, materials, or standards cited in this QCVN are amended, supplemented, or replaced, they shall be implemented in accordance with new regulations.

"1. Lead standard solution (1 mg/mL) or prepare 1.5980 g of lead nitrate Pb(NO3)2 in 10 mL of water, add 10 mL of HNO3 (density: 1.42 g/cm3) and dilute to 1 liter."

VII. ANNEX B : Method for Determining Lead Content in Paint

2. Amend Point a Clause 2 as follows:

"1. Standard lead solution (1 mg/ml) or dissolve 1.5980 g of lead nitrate Pb(NO3)23)2 in 10 ml of water, add 10 ml of HNO33 (specific gravity: 1.42 g/cm33) and dilute to 1 liter"./.