This Circular stipulates energy labeling requirements for energy-consuming equipment under the management of the Ministry of Construction, applicable to production facilities, import enterprises, distributors, and traders of such equipment. The objective is to promote energy savings and efficiency through the assessment of each type of equipment's energy consumption.
适用范围
Production facilities, import enterprises, distributors, and traders of equipment include those operating on e-commerce platforms; energy consumption testing laboratories for equipment under the management of the Ministry of Construction.
要点
- Production facilities/import enterprises must affix energy labels to types of equipment according to the specified list, with specific content and format.
- Energy consumption testing laboratories for equipment are laboratories within organizations providing quality product and goods testing services that comply with the provisions of Decree No. 107/2016/NĐ-CP.
- Import enterprises must declare energy labels according to the prescribed model and affix them correctly on the equipment.
- The Vietnam Register Agency is responsible for receiving and posting the Certificate of Energy Label Declaration on its electronic portal.
- This Circular takes effect from January 1, 2026, and applies to models of equipment that have been issued energy consumption certification prior to that date until December 31, 2027.
🌐 本文件的社会影响
- Positive impact: Helps consumers and businesses choose energy-efficient equipment, contributing to environmental protection.
- Negative impact: Increased costs for businesses due to the need to affix energy labels and comply with regulations.
- Beneficiaries: Consumers have clear information about the energy consumption levels of equipment. Manufacturing and importing enterprises must comply with new regulations.
❓ 常见问题
Which types of equipment require energy labeling?
According to Appendix I, types of equipment such as passenger cars, two-wheeled motorcycles, and two-wheeled motorbikes must be labeled with energy labels.
What is the content and format of the energy label?
The content and format of the energy label are detailed in Appendix II. The energy label has specific dimensions, colors, and font styles.
What must production facilities/import enterprises do when affixing energy labels?
Production facilities/import enterprises must print labels according to the model specified in Appendix II and affix them to the equipment. The affixation location is specifically designated.
What is the duration of application of this Circular?
This Circular takes effect from January 1, 2026, and applies to models of equipment that have been issued energy consumption certification prior to that date until December 31, 2027.
What penalties will enterprises face if they violate energy labeling regulations?
The Vietnam Register Agency has the authority to suspend energy labeling activities and require enterprises to rectify violations in accordance with Article 9 of this Circular.
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MINISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION |
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM |
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Number: 69/2025/TT-BXD |
Hanoi, December 31, 2025 |
CIRCULAR
REGULATIONS ON ENERGY LABELING FOR ENERGY-CONSUMING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF THE MINISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION
Pursuant to the Law on Rational and Efficient Energy Use No. 50/2010/QH12; the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of 11 Laws Related to Planning No. 28/2018/QH14; the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Law on Rational and Efficient Energy Use No. 77/2025/QH15;
Pursuant to the Decree detailing certain provisions and measures for organizing and guiding the implementation of the Law on Rational and Efficient Energy Use;
Pursuant to Decree No. 33/2025/NĐ-CP dated February 25, 2025 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Construction;
At the proposal of the Director of the Vietnam Motor Vehicle Inspection Center;
The Minister of Construction issues this Circular regulating energy labeling for energy-consuming equipment under the management of the Ministry of Construction.
PART I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1. Scope of Regulation
1. This Circular guides the provisions at Clause 3, Article 39 of the Law on Rational and Efficient Energy Use No. 50/2010/QH12 amended and supplemented by Clause 17, Article 1 of Law No. 77/2025/QH15 amending and supplementing certain provisions of the Law on Rational and Efficient Energy Use regarding energy labeling for energy-consuming equipment.
2. This Circular does not apply to:
a) Equipment produced, assembled, or imported within the jurisdiction of the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Public Security;
b) Equipment temporarily imported for re-export; in transit; transfer; equipment of diplomatic and consular agencies.
Article 2. Applicability
This Circular applies to production facilities, import enterprises, distributors, traders of equipment including those operating on e-commerce platforms, and laboratories testing the energy consumption levels of equipment under the management of the Ministry of Construction.
Chapter II
PROVISIONS ON ENERGY LABELING FOR EQUIPMENT
Article 3. General Provisions on Energy Labeling for Equipment
The energy consumption level printed on the energy label of the equipment must be consistent with the energy consumption level in the test report on energy consumption levels according to the regulations of the Minister of Construction on procedures and formalities for quality and technical safety certification and environmental protection for motor vehicles, special-purpose vehicles, and vehicle parts in production, assembly, and import.
Article 4. List of Equipment Required to Have Energy Labels
The list of equipment required to have energy labels is specified in Appendix I attached hereto.
Article 5. Provisions on Content and Format of Energy Labels for Equipment
The content and format of energy labels for equipment are as prescribed in Appendix II attached hereto.
Article 6. Provisions on Laboratories Testing Energy Consumption Levels of Equipment
A laboratory testing energy consumption levels of equipment is a laboratory belonging to a business entity providing testing services that meets the requirements stipulated in Article 5 of Government Decree No. 107/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016, on Conditions for Operating Testing Services for Product Quality and Safety, which has been amended and supplemented by Government Decree No. 154/2018/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain conditions for investment and operation in the field of state management by the Ministry of Science and Technology and certain provisions on specialized inspections.
Article 7. Guidance and Announcement of Energy Labeling for Equipment
1. Acceptance of Applications for Announcing Energy Labeling for Equipment
Production facilities, import enterprises, distributors, and traders of equipment submit applications for announcing energy labeling directly, through postal services, or via electronic media in accordance with the provisions of the Government's Decree detailing certain provisions and measures for organizing and guiding the implementation of the Law on Rational and Efficient Energy Use to the Vietnam Motor Vehicle Inspection Center.
2. Certificate of Energy Labeling for Equipment as prescribed in Appendix III attached hereto.
3. The Vietnam Motor Vehicle Inspection Center announces information on energy labels for equipment of production facilities, import enterprises, distributors, and traders of equipment on its official website within five working days from the date of receipt of the application for announcing.
4. Guidance on Applying Energy Labels
a) Import enterprises and production facilities print energy labels according to the model prescribed in Appendix II attached hereto and affix them to the equipment.
b) Position of Energy Labels
For equipment with fixed side windows or rear windshields, the energy label must be affixed inside at one of these two positions ensuring easy observation from outside the vehicle.
In cases where there are no side windows or rear windshields or where it is difficult to observe when affixed inside the vehicle, the energy label may be affixed outside the vehicle at a position easily observable.
Article 8. Recognition of Energy Labels for Imported Vehicles
1. The recognition of foreign energy labels for imported vehicles shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of international treaties to which the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a member.
2. In cases where the energy label of imported vehicles is recognized according to the provisions of international treaties to which the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a member, the importing, distributing, and trading enterprises are responsible for affixing supplementary labels displaying the Vietnamese translation of the contents on the foreign energy label, placed adjacent to the foreign energy label.
Article 9. Suspension and Revocation of Energy Label Affixation
1. The Vietnam Registration Agency suspends the affixation of energy labels on vehicles in accordance with the detailed regulations stipulated in the Government's Decree detailing certain provisions and measures to organize and guide the implementation of the Law on Rational and Efficient Energy Use. The suspension shall be made in accordance with the model prescribed in Appendix V issued together with this Circular.
2. The Vietnam Registration Agency requests production facilities, importing, distributing, and trading enterprises to implement the revocation of energy label affixation in accordance with the detailed regulations stipulated in the Government's Decree detailing certain provisions and measures to organize and guide the implementation of the Law on Rational and Efficient Energy Use. The notification of the requirement to revoke energy label affixation on vehicles from the Vietnam Registration Agency shall be made in accordance with the model prescribed in Appendix V issued together with this Circular.
Chapter III
RESPONSIBILITIES OF ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS
Article 10. Responsibilities of Production Facilities, Importing, Distributing, and Trading Enterprises
1. Comply with the regulations on affixing energy labels on vehicles as prescribed in this Circular.
2. Implement reporting procedures as prescribed in the Government's Decree detailing certain provisions and measures to organize and guide the implementation of the Law on Rational and Efficient Energy Use, and submit them to the Vietnam Registration Agency. Reporting forms are prescribed in Appendix IV issued together with this Circular.
Article 11. Responsibilities of the Vietnam Registration Agency
1. Organize the receipt and publication of the Energy Label Declaration Certificate on the Vietnam Registration Agency's electronic portal.
2. Inspect the implementation of testing vehicles for energy label affixation at testing laboratories.
3. Suspend and revoke the affixation of energy labels on vehicles in accordance with the regulations.
Chapter IV
IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS
Article 12. Implementation Provisions
Clause 1. This Circular takes effect from January 1, 2026.
2. Vehicle types that have been granted energy consumption certification or safety technical and environmental protection certification combined with energy consumption certification before the effective date of this Circular may continue to use energy labels printed according to previous regulations until December 31, 2027.
3. Testing laboratories conducting energy consumption tests for energy-using vehicles under the management of the Ministry of Construction prior to the effective date of this Circular may continue such activities until December 31, 2027.
4. Repeal the following Circulars and certain articles in previously issued Circulars from the date this Circular takes effect, specifically as follows:
a) Joint Circular No. 43/2014/TTLT-BGTVT-BCT dated September 24, 2014, issued by the Minister of Transport and the Minister of Industry and Trade regarding the affixation of energy labels on passenger cars with up to seven seats.
b) Article 16 and Clause 9, Article 19 of Circular No. 54/2024/TT-BGTVT dated November 15, 2024, issued by the Minister of Transport regarding the procedures and formalities for certifying the quality, safety technical standards, and environmental protection of motor vehicles, specialized motor vehicles, and motor vehicle parts in imports.
c) Appendix XIX of Circular No. 54/2024/TT-BGTVT dated November 15, 2024, issued by the Minister of Transport regarding the procedures and formalities for certifying the quality, safety technical standards, and environmental protection of motor vehicles, specialized motor vehicles, and motor vehicle parts in imports.
d) Article 18 of Circular No. 55/2024/TT-BGTVT dated November 15, 2024, issued by the Minister of Transport regarding the procedures and formalities for certifying the quality, safety technical standards, and environmental protection of motor vehicles, specialized motor vehicles, and motor vehicle parts in production and assembly.
đ) Appendix XV of Circular No. 55/2024/TT-BGTVT dated November 15, 2024, issued by the Minister of Transport regarding the procedures and formalities for certifying the quality, safety technical standards, and environmental protection of motor vehicles, specialized motor vehicles, and motor vehicle parts in production and assembly.
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ANNEX
(Issued together with Circular No. 69/2025/TT-BXD dated December 31, 2025, issued by the Minister of Construction)
Appendix I
LIST OF VEHICLES REQUIRED TO BE AFFIXED WITH ENERGY LABELS
1. List of vehicles required to be affixed with energy labels
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Passenger Cars |
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Two-Wheeled Motorcycles |
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Two-Wheeled Scooters |
2. The list above does not apply to:
a) Vehicles imported or produced for scientific research, production service research, exhibition, or display at trade fairs and exhibitions;
b) Vehicles imported pursuant to a specific decision of the Prime Minister;
c) Used vehicles imported;
d) Vehicles produced or assembled for export;;
đ) Vehicles produced or assembled from vehicles already affixed with energy labels.
3. Implementation timeline: according to the effective date of the Circular
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CONTENT AND SPECIFICATIONS OF ENERGY LABELS FOR VEHICLES
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Sample Energy Label |
Annotation |
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Energy Label for Pure Electric Passenger Cars (PEV/BEV...) |
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- Label size (Length x Width): 140 mm x 80 mm - Background color of the label: Light green; - Font type: Times New Roman; - Text and number color: Black. Energy Label for Plug-in Hybrid Passenger Cars (PHEV) |
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- Label size (Length x Width): 140 mm x 80 mm; Energy Label for Non-Charging Hybrid Passenger Cars (FHEV/MHEV/SHEV...) |
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- Label size (Length x Width): 140 mm x 80 mm Energy Label for Passenger Cars Using Only Internal Combustion Engines - Font type: Times New Roman; - Text and number color: Black. Energy Label for Plug-in Hybrid Passenger Cars (PHEV) |
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Energy Label for Pure Electric Motorcycles and Scooters - Label size (Length x Width): |
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- Label size (Length x Width): 140 mm x 80 mm Energy Label for Passenger Cars Using Only Internal Combustion Engines - Font type: Times New Roman; - Text and number color: Black. Energy Label for Plug-in Hybrid Passenger Cars (PHEV) |
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50 mm x 70 mm; |
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- Label size (Length x Width): 140 mm x 80 mm Energy Label for Passenger Cars Using Only Internal Combustion Engines - Font type: Times New Roman; - Text and number color: Black. Energy Label for Plug-in Hybrid Passenger Cars (PHEV) |
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Energy Label for Plug-in Hybrid Motorcycles and Scooters |
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- Label size (Length x Width): 140 mm x 80 mm - Dimensions of the label (Length x Width): 50 mm x 70 mm; - Font type: Times New Roman; - Text and number color: Black. Energy Label for Plug-in Hybrid Passenger Cars (PHEV) |
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Energy label for motorcycles and hybrid electric vehicles charged from external sources |
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- Label size (Length x Width): 140 mm x 80 mm - Dimensions of the label (Length x Width): 50 mm x 70 mm; - Font type: Times New Roman; - Text and number color: Black. Energy Label for Plug-in Hybrid Passenger Cars (PHEV) |
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Energy label for hybrid motorcycles and non-rechargeable electric motorcycles |
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- Label size (Length x Width): 140 mm x 80 mm - Dimensions of the label (Length x Width): 50 mm x 70 mm; - Font type: Times New Roman; - Text and number color: Black. Energy Label for Plug-in Hybrid Passenger Cars (PHEV) |
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Energy label for motorcycles and motorbikes solely using internal combustion engines |
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Note: - Label size (Length x Width): 140 mm x 80 mm - Dimensions of the label (Length x Width): 50 mm x 70 mm; - Font type: Times New Roman; - Text and number color: Black. Energy Label for Plug-in Hybrid Passenger Cars (PHEV) |
Implementation guidelines:
- Content of information on the manufacturer/importer on the energy label:
+ For domestically produced and assembled vehicles, the information printed on the energy label shall be: Manufacturer;
+ For imported vehicles, the information printed on the energy label shall be: Importer;
+ The name of the distributor or business entity shall not be included in this content.
ANNEX III
SAMPLE OF ENERGY LABEL ANNOUNCEMENT FORM
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NAME MANUFACTURER/IMPORTER |
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM |
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No.: ... /... |
..., day ... month ... year ... |
ENERGY LABEL ANNOUNCEMENT FORM
Respectfully submitted to: ...
Name of Manufacturer/Importer: …
Address: …
Representative (Mr./Ms.): …
Phone: …
Fax: …, Email: …
Notes (if any): …
Pursuant to the guidance provided in Circular No. …/2025/TT-BXD dated ... month ... year 2025 issued by the Minister of Construction, the Manufacturer/Importer requests the Vietnam Registration Agency to accept the announcement filing so that the entity may affix energy labels for the types of vehicles as detailed in the attached Appendix./.
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APPENDIX ATTACHED TO THE ENERGY LABEL ANNOUNCEMENT FORM
No. … dated … month … year …
List of types of vehicles to be labeled with energy labels
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Vehicle Category (Category) |
Information about vehicle type |
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Type of vehicle (Vehicle Type) |
: Trade name (Make/Mark) |
Trade name (Commercial Name) |
Vehicle Type Code (Model Number) (Frame number) |
Electric Vehicle ConfigurationTerrestrial Mobile Radio Equipment with Detachable Antennas Used for Analog Voice Communication (Electric Vehicle Configuration) |
Engine Type (Displacement) |
Fuel Type material(b) (Type of Fuel (if any)) |
Gross Vehicle Weight (Kerb Mass) |
Designated Total Vehicle Weight (Designed Total Mass) |
Number of Energy Labels Used (No. of Labels Used) |
Published Electric Energy Consumption Rate (Publication of Electric Energy Consumption) |
Published Fuel Consumption Rate(b) (Publication of Fuel Consumption) |
Certificate No. (Certificate No.) Pure electric vehicle or hybrid electric vehicle; |
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Implementation guidelines:
Terrestrial Mobile Radio Equipment with Detachable Antennas Used for Analog Voice Communication Applies to hybrid electric vehicles and those driven solely by internal combustion engines, based on combined cycle fuel consumption rate.
(b) Abbreviation for the average tested electric energy consumption rate;
(c) Abbreviation for the tested fuel consumption rate according to the test cycle.
(d) REGULAR REPORT ON ENERGY LABELING
REGULATIONS ON THE CERTIFICATE DESIGN FOR OUTSTANDING RURAL INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
(From ... month ... year ... to ... month ... year ...)
(Issued together with Circular No. 69/2025/TT-BXD dated December 31, 2025, issued by the Minister of Construction)
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NAME MANUFACTURER/IMPORTER |
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM |
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No.: ... /... |
..., day ... month ... year ... |
(From ... month ... year ... to ... month ... year ...)
Pursuant to the guidance provided in Circular No. …/2025/TT-BXD dated ... month ... year 2025 issued by the Minister of Construction, the Manufacturer/Importer hereby reports on the labeling of energy for the types of vehicles as detailed in the attached Appendix./.
Respectfully submitted to: ...
Name of Manufacturer/Importer: …
Address: …
Representative (Mr./Ms.): …
Phone: …
Fax: …, Email: …
Notes (if any): …
Report preparer
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APPENDIX ATTACHED TO THE REGULAR REPORT ON ENERGY LABELING |
1. Report on the number of types of vehicles labeled with energy labels
No. … dated … month … year …
(Data for a 12-month period) Fuel Type
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: Trade name |
Trade name |
Vehicle Type Code (Model Number) |
Electric Vehicle ConfigurationTerrestrial Mobile Radio Equipment with Detachable Antennas Used for Analog Voice Communication |
Engine Type |
(Type of Fuel (if any))(b) |
Gross Vehicle Weight |
Designated Total Vehicle Weight |
(Cylinder Capacity) 2. Report on the average annual energy consumption of each production and/or import entity: |
Number of Energy Labels Used
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Published Electric Energy Consumption Rate |
Published Fuel Consumption Rate(b) |
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Appendix V |
Implementation guidelines:
Terrestrial Mobile Radio Equipment with Detachable Antennas Used for Analog Voice Communication Applies to hybrid electric vehicles and those driven solely by internal combustion engines, based on combined cycle fuel consumption rate.
(b) Abbreviation for the average tested electric energy consumption rate;
(c) Abbreviation for the tested fuel consumption rate according to the test cycle.
(d) REGULAR REPORT ON ENERGY LABELING
SAMPLE OF NOTICE AND REQUEST FOR RECALL
ENERGY LABEL
I. Sample of Notice of Suspension of Energy Labeling
Regarding suspension of energy labeling
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VIETNAM REGISTER |
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM |
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No.: ... /... |
..., day ... month ... year ... |
Pursuant to …;
- Based on …;
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Suspend the labeling of energy for the following types of vehicles: … of Company … Reason: Company … has violated the following regulations:
At the request of...
DECISION:
Article 1. Company … is responsible for rectifying the violations listed in Article 1 from the date this Decision takes effect.
- …
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Article 2. II. Sample of Notice of Request for Recall of Energy Labeling
Article 3The Heads of the Ministry's Office, the Director of the Forest Protection Department, the Director of the Science and Technology Department and Forest Fire Prevention and Control Department, the Directors of the Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Chiefs of the Forest Protection Services of the provinces and centrally governed cities, and the heads of relevant units under the Ministry shall be responsible for implementing this decision./.
Notes (if any): …
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VIETNAM REGISTER |
Regarding request for recall of energy labeling
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VIETNAM REGISTER |
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM |
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No.: ... /... |
..., day ... month ... year ... |
NOTICE
To: Company …
The Vietnam Registration Agency hereby notifies Company … as follows:
Suspend the labeling of energy for the following types of vehicles: … of Company … Reason: Company … has violated the following regulations:
Recall the energy label in accordance with the provisions of the Government Decree detailing certain articles and measures to organize and guide the implementation of the Law on Rational and Efficient Use of Energy.
Revocation of energy labels shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Government Decree detailing certain articles and measures to organize and guide the implementation of the Law on Rational and Efficient Use of Energy.
Reason: ...
Notes (if any): …
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