Certification is a compulsory requirement for construction material products produced and circulated in Vietnam. All organizations and enterprises involved in manufacturing, importing, or trading construction materials must obtain QCVN 16:2023/BXD certification for their products.

Please refer to the following article by the ISSQ Quality Institute to clearly understand the certification process.

Certification according to QCVN 16:2023/BXD

Construction materials significantly impact the quality of building projects; however, they are often prone to counterfeiting and low-quality imitations. To ensure project safety and protect the rights of legitimate businesses, the Ministry of Construction issued Circular 04/2023/TT-BXD on June 30, 2023, regarding National Technical Regulations for construction material products.

According to this Circular, QCVN 16:2023 took effect on January 1, 2024, replacing the old QCVN 16:2019/BXD. This certification activity involves evaluating and certifying products through a functional organization designated by the Ministry of Construction.

Content of QCVN 16:2023/BXD

• Technical & Management Requirements: Governs quality standards for materials used in Vietnamese construction projects.

• Safety Assurance: Products must remain safe during transport, storage, and proper use.

• Applicable Subjects: Individuals and organizations manufacturing, importing, or trading construction materials; testing and certification bodies; and state management agencies.

List of Products Requiring Certification under QCVN 16:2023/BXD

• Cement & Additives: Portland cement, blended sulfate-resistant Portland cement, blended Portland cement, granulated blast furnace slag, fly ash, phosphogypsum.

• Construction Glass: Float glass, tempered glass, heat-absorbing glass, reflective glass, Low-E glass, laminated safety glass, sealed insulating glass units.

• Tiles and Paving Stones: Natural stone, artificial stone (organic binders), ceramic tiles, interlocking concrete pavers.

• Aggregates: Natural sand and manufactured sand for concrete and mortar.

• Masonry Materials: Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC), fired clay bricks, concrete bricks, hollow precast concrete wall panels (extrusion technology).

• Roofing Materials: Asbestos-cement corrugated sheets, roofing tiles.

• Sanitaryware: Washbasins, wall-hung urinals, bidets, water closets (toilets).

• Other Materials: Wallcoverings (wallpaper, vinyl), chrysotile asbestos, fiber-reinforced gypsum panels, emulsion wall paints, wood-based panels, PVC/PE/PP pipes and fittings, GRP pipes, ductile iron pipes, cable ladder/tray systems, and electrical conduits.

Benefits of QCVN 16:2023/BXD Certification

1. Quality Control: Helps businesses minimize risks and reduce costs associated with defective products.

2. Market Access: This certification is a mandatory legal condition for circulating goods in the market.

3. Competitive Advantage: Certified products gain higher trust from customers, partners, and distributors compared to non-certified ones.

4. Growth Opportunities: Opens doors to potential markets, increasing revenue and development prospects.

5. Legal Compliance: Demonstrates that the enterprise fulfills legal obligations and affirms service quality.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Failure to comply with these mandatory regulations can result in administrative fines of up to 300,000,000 VND (under Decree 80:2013/ND-CP and Decree 119/2017/ND-CP) for violations such as:

• Failure to register certification for products in the QCVN 16:2023/BXD list.

• Failure to perform the "Declaration of Conformity."

• Using counterfeit seals, certificates, or test results.

• Selling products that have not been certified or declared according to the law.

ISSQ Quality Institute is always ready to accompany your company in the era of integration and development.

Contact Information:

• Hotline: 0981851111

• Email: vienchatluong@issq.org.vn | tcvn@issq.org.vn

Posting Date: 09/08/2022