Circular No. 40/2014/TT-BGTVT promulgates National Technical Regulations on electric motors and batteries for electric bicycles to ensure the technical safety quality of these products. The document takes effect from January 1, 2016.
Scope of application
Organizations and individuals producing, importing, trading, and using electric motors and batteries for electric bicycles
Key points
- Manufacturers and importers must comply with technical requirements for electric motors and batteries according to QCVN 75:2014/BGTVT and QCVN 76:2014/BGTVT (Article 1)
- Products not meeting technical requirements will be prohibited from circulation in the Vietnamese market (Article 1)
- This Circular takes effect from January 1, 2016 (Article 2)
- The Ministry of Transport and related agencies are responsible for inspecting and supervising the implementation of technical regulations (Article 3)
- Organizations and individuals involved must comply with this Circular when producing, importing, trading, and using electric motors and batteries for electric bicycles (Article 3)
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Enhance management of technical safety quality of electric motors and batteries for electric bicycles
- Reduce risks to users of electric bicycles
- Demand that enterprises strictly adhere to technical requirements, which may pose difficulties for units unable to meet them
❓ Frequently asked questions
When does this Circular take effect?
Circular No. 40/2014/TT-BGTVT takes effect from January 1, 2016.
Which organizations and individuals must comply with this Circular?
Organizations and individuals producing, importing, trading, and using electric motors and batteries for electric bicycles must comply with this Circular.
What penalties will be imposed for non-compliance with Circular No. 40/2014/TT-BGTVT?
Products failing to meet technical requirements under the QCVN 75:2014/BGTVT and QCVN 76:2014/BGTVT standards will be prohibited from circulation in the Vietnamese market.
What responsibilities does the Ministry of Transport have in implementing this Circular?
The Ministry of Transport and related agencies are responsible for inspecting and supervising the implementation of technical standards.
What are the main contents of Circular No. 40/2014/TT-BGTVT?
This Circular promulgates National Technical Regulations on electric motors and batteries for electric bicycles to ensure the technical safety quality of these products.
Full text
CIRCULAR
Issuing National Technical Regulations on engines for electric bicycles
and national technical regulations on batteries for electric bicycles
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Pursuant to the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations dated June 29, 2006;
Based on Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP dated December 31, 2008 of the Government detailing implementation of certain provisions
Pursuant to Decree No. 107/2012/NĐ-CP dated December 20, 2012 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Transport;
The Minister of Transport issues this Circular amending and supplementing certain articles of Circular No. 29/2018/TT-BGTVT dated May 14, 2018, issued by the Minister of Transport on quality inspection, technical safety, and environmental protection for railway transportation vehicles, and Circular No. 18/2019/TT-BGTVT dated May 20, 2019, issued by the Minister of Transport guiding the implementation of Decree No. 139/2018/NĐ-CP dated October 8, 2018, of the Government on business operations of vehicle inspection services.
The Minister of Transport issues the National Technical Regulations on Engines for Electric Bicycles and the National Technical Regulations on Batteries for Electric Bicycles.
Article 1. Issued together with this Circular
National Technical Regulations on Engines for Electric Bicycles Code QCVN 75:2014/BGTVT and National Technical Regulations on Batteries for Electric Bicycles Code QCVN 76:2014/BGTVT
Article 2This Circular takes effect from January 1, 2016.
Article 3. The Director of the Office, the Inspector General, the Heads of Departments, the Director of the Vietnam Vehicle Inspection Agency, the Heads of agencies and units under the Ministry of Transport, relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular./.
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