In a move to meet international trade standards and leverage the benefits of key free trade agreements, the Vietnamese government has issued stringent regulations for managing imports of remanufactured goods under the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

These remanufactured goods must now meet a number of criteria, including certification of eligibility and compliance with origin rules established under the EVFTA and UKVFTA.

The decree also mandates clear labelling, requiring the phrase 'remanufactured goods' in Vietnamese ('Hàng hoá tân trang') on the original or auxiliary labels.

This transparency aligns with Vietnam's goals of fostering trust in international markets while ensuring consumer awareness.

Remanufactured goods will now adhere to the same rigorous standards as new imports.

Depending on the specific case, these laws cover areas such as import policies, product policies, taxation, customs procedures, labelling, business conditions, product quality, standards and technical regulations, energy efficiency, radiation safety, cybersecurity, measurement, environmental protection, intellectual property rights and other relevant regulations.

Importers of remanufactured goods also bear legal responsibility for the accuracy and truthfulness of the documents and materials submitted to the relevant authorities.

They must also cooperate and provide the required documents and materials to licensing bodies and related authorities during inspections of compliance with this decree.