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The technical regulation QCVN 08:2020/BCT specifies technical requirements, test methods, and management regulations regarding lead content in paints manufactured, imported, and traded within the territory of Vietnam. Lead content refers to the percentage by mass of lead (calculated as metallic lead (Pb)) existing in all elemental and compound forms of lead present in paint.
Paint is a material used to coat product surfaces, providing high aesthetic value. Lead is used as a solvent in paint manufacturing because it possesses specialized properties that enhance paint performance. However, when exposure exceeds certain levels, lead can be toxic to humans, animals, and the environment. Therefore, Vietnam has established regulations regarding the maximum allowable lead content in paints.
Among these regulations, on December 21, 2020, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Circular No. 51/2020/TT-BCT promulgating the National Technical Regulation QCVN 08:2020/BCT on lead content in paints. This Circular took effect on July 1, 2022, and enterprises manufacturing and trading paint products are required to declare conformity before placing products on the market.
Currently, many enterprises have carried out conformity certification and conformity declaration for paint products in accordance with QCVN 08:2020/BCT. However, there are still many businesses that have not yet complied with this regulation. This raises concerns among consumers regarding the quality and safety of paint products introduced to the market.
Pursuant to Circular No. 51/2020/TT-BCT promulgated based on the National Technical Regulation QCVN 08:2020/BCT on limits of lead content in paints.
Accordingly, lead content refers to the percentage by weight of lead (calculated as metallic lead (Pb)) existing in all forms of lead and lead compounds present in paints, determined according to the test methods specified in QCVN 08:2020/BCT.
The permissible limits for lead content in paints must satisfy the following technical requirements:
| No. | Lead Content (ppm) | Test Method | Implementation Roadmap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ≤ 600 | According to Section 4 | During the first 05 years from the effective date of the Regulation |
| 2 | ≤ 90 | According to Section 4 | After 05 years from the effective date of this Regulation |
The list of paint products required to comply with the National Technical Regulation QCVN 08:2020/BCT as stipulated in Appendix A includes the following:
| No. | Paint Type | Export and Import Commodity Code (HS) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paints based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium | 3208.10.90 3208.20.90 3208.90.90 |
| 2 | Paints based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium | 3209.10.40 3209.10.90 3209.10.00 |
| 3 | Other paints; prepared water pigments used for finishing leather | 3210.00.20 3210.00.30 3210.00.99 |
Step 1: Receive certification registration documents
Step 2: Sign the scientific and technological service contract
Step 3: Conduct survey and assessment
Step 4: Complete documents after assessment
Step 5: Appraise documents and issue certification (if qualified)
Step 6: Conduct surveillance assessment every 12 months
Step 7: Conduct recertification assessment (certificate expires after 3 years)
Above is the information regarding QCVN 08:2020/BCT – Conformity Certification for Lead Content in Paints.
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Published date: 03/05/2024
