Decree stipulates examination, certification of imported cars’ technical safety

The Government has issued a decree regulating the examination and certification of technical safety and environmental protection for automobiles and parts imported under some international agreements to which Vietnam is a party.
Decree stipulates examination, certification of imported cars’ technical safety ảnh 1Illustrative image (Photo: baodautu.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Governmenthas issued a decree regulating the examination and certification of technicalsafety and environmental protection for automobiles and parts imported undersome international agreements to which Vietnam is a party.

The international deals taken intoaccount in the decree, No 60/2023/ND-CP, consist of the EU - Vietnam Free TradeAgreement (EVFTA) and the UK - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA).

The decree is applied to the importersand agencies, organisations, and individuals related to the management,examination, and certification of technical safety and environmental protectionfor automobiles and parts imported under the agreements.

It is not applied to those imported for defence and security purposes underPrime Minister-approved plans.

The decree will take effect on October1, 2023, and be applied to automobiles from August 1, 2025./.
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