Inspection of Imported Scrap Materials

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Imported scrap materials serve as an important source of raw materials for various manufacturing industries, contributing to resource conservation and the advancement of a circular economy. However, this category of goods is subject to stringent regulatory control due to potential environmental and safety risks.

In accordance with legal regulations, imported scrap materials are only permitted for customs clearance and use in production when they fully comply with environmental technical regulations and are inspected by a designated inspection body.

Service Background


Inspection of imported scrap materials is the process of assessing the conformity of imported scrap against applicable technical regulations. The inspection certificate of quality is a mandatory document in the dossier, serving as a prerequisite for organizations and individuals importing scrap materials to complete customs clearance procedures and utilize such materials in production.

Vinacontrol’s inspection services support businesses by:

✔ Ensuring compliance with legal requirements for importing scrap materials used as production inputs
✔ Saving time and resources while facilitating customs clearance
✔ Controlling the quality of input materials
✔ Enhancing credibility and strengthening trust with partners and regulatory authorities
✔ Contributing to waste reduction and environmental protection

Did You Know?

Vinacontrol is the longest-established conformity assessment organization in Vietnam, officially designated by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (now the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment) to conduct inspection of imported scrap materials used as production inputs (See details)

Technical Regulations

Technical Regulation

Scope of Application

Vinacontrol Designated for Inspection

QCVN 31:2024/BTNMT

National technical regulation on environmental requirements for imported iron and steel scrap used as production materials

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QCVN 32:2024/BTNMT

National technical regulation on imported plastic scrap and residues used as production materials

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QCVN 33:2024/BTNMT

National technical regulation on imported paper scrap used as production materials

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QCVN 65:2024/BTNMT

National technical regulation on imported glass scrap used as production materials

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QCVN 66:2024/BTNMT

National technical regulation on imported non-ferrous metal scrap used as production materials

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