New regulations will prohibit the import, production, and sale of devices that do not meet minimum energy efficiency standards.
Compact fluorescent lamps that do not meet minimum energy efficiency standards will not be sold in Vietnam. (Photo: Pixabay).
According to Decision No. 14, recently signed by the Prime Minister on May 24, certain low-energy efficiency devices will be prohibited from being imported, produced, and sold in Vietnam starting from July 15.
This decision outlines a list of energy-using devices that do not meet minimum energy efficiency standards, which must be phased out, meaning they cannot be imported, produced, or sold domestically. The regulation also mandates that low-efficiency power generation units cannot be newly constructed.
Specifically, the household appliances included in this regulation are compact fluorescent lamps, electronic ballasts for fluorescent lamps, straight tube fluorescent lamps, electric fans, household washing machines, rice cookers, and more, which must be phased out by July 15 if they do not meet the minimum energy efficiency standards set forth in the relevant National Standards.
Additionally, devices such as refrigerators and freezers, water heaters with storage, ducted air conditioners, and televisions will be phased out according to a timeline starting from July 15 or from April 1, 2025, depending on the minimum energy efficiency standards of each National Standard.
Furthermore, office and commercial equipment such as computer monitors, photocopiers, printers, laptops, desktop computers, and commercial refrigeration units must also be phased out in accordance with the aforementioned decision.
Among these, laptops and desktop computers that do not meet the minimum energy efficiency standards specified in TCVN 11848:2021 and TCVN 13371:2021 will be phased out starting from April 1, 2025.
Additionally, some industrial devices such as three-phase induction motors, distribution transformers, LED street lighting, and boilers in industrial facilities are also included in the list and timeline for phase-out.
