Electric kettles are household electrical appliances widely used in daily life. However, they may pose various electrical and safety risks if technical requirements are not properly met. According to current regulations, electric kettles are products subject to mandatory conformity certification under QCVN 4 before being placed on the Vietnamese market.

Understanding regulations, scope of application, and certification procedures correctly not only helps enterprises comply with legal requirements but also contributes to improving product quality and reputation.

Let ISSQ Institute explore in detail conformity certification for electric kettles under QCVN 4 in the following article.

What is an electric kettle?

An electric kettle is a household electrical appliance used to boil water or other liquids for daily use. The device operates using an electric power source, where the heating element converts electrical energy into thermal energy to heat water quickly.

Electric kettles are widely used in households, offices, service stores, and similar environments. Due to direct operation with high voltage and high temperature, electric kettles may present safety risks such as electric shock, overheating, or fire hazards if not designed and manufactured in accordance with appropriate technical requirements.

Regarding product types, electric kettles include various forms such as rapid-boil kettles, tea kettles, multifunction electric kettles, or other devices specifically designed for boiling water with limited capacity.

What is QCVN 4?

QCVN 4 is the National Technical Regulation specifying safety and management requirements for electrical and electronic equipment listed in the Annex of this regulation. This list may be amended, supplemented, or abolished by decision of the Minister of Science and Technology.

Electrical and electronic equipment circulating on the market must bear product labels in accordance with the law on goods labeling; must obtain conformity certification and affix the conformity mark (CR mark) as prescribed in QCVN 4; and are subject to market surveillance by product quality inspection authorities (hereinafter referred to as inspection authorities).

Why must electric kettles obtain conformity certification under QCVN 4?

QCVN 4 requires electric kettles to comply with TCVN 5699-2-15:2013 (IEC 60335-2-15:2012) replacing TCVN 5699-2-15:2007 (IEC 60335-2-15:2005) — Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2-15: Particular requirements for appliances for heating liquids.

TCVN 5699-2-15:2013 specifies safety requirements for electrical appliances used for heating liquids in households and similar purposes, with rated voltage not exceeding 250 V.

The standard defines acceptable levels of protection against electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire, and radiation hazards during normal operation, taking into account manufacturer instructions. It also addresses foreseeable abnormal conditions and considers how electromagnetic phenomena may affect the safe operation of appliances.

Examples of appliances within the scope include

1. Coffee makers

2. Electric frying pans

3. Egg boilers

4. Bottle warmers

5. Electric kettles and other appliances for boiling water with rated capacity not exceeding 10 L

6. Milk heaters

7. Pressure cookers with rated cooking pressure not exceeding 140 kPa and rated capacity not exceeding 10 L

8. Rice cookers

9. Slow cookers

10. Steamers

11. Soy milk makers

12. Tea kettles

13. Washing boilers

14. Yogurt makers

Appliances intended for normal household use and similar purposes, including use by non-specialists in shops, light industry, and farms, are also covered by this standard, such as glue pots, livestock feed cookers, and sterilizing equipment.

If the appliance is designed for professional use in commercial food processing, it is not considered intended for household and similar use.

Benefits of conformity certification for electric kettles under QCVN 4

• Improve product quality management systems

• Ensure product quality and safety from the production stage

• Provide evidence of technical conformity

• Demonstrate compliance with current legal regulations for Group-2 products

• Support comprehensive production process control

• Create a basis for productivity improvement

• Optimize production and business costs

• Enable efficient allocation of resources

• Serve as an effective marketing tool

• Facilitate foreign enterprises’ access to the Vietnamese market

• Demonstrate corporate social responsibility

Conformity certification not only ensures compliance with mandatory quality management requirements but also enhances product safety, operational efficiency, and long-term competitiveness.

Certification process for electric kettles under QCVN 4

Step 1: Receipt of certification application dossier

Step 2: Signing of science and technology service contract

Step 3: On-site survey and assessment

Step 4: Completion of post-assessment documentation

Step 5: Dossier review and issuance of certification (if compliant)

Step 6: Periodic surveillance assessment (not exceeding 12 months per time)

Step 7: Recertification assessment after a 3-year cycle

Conformity certification for electric kettles under QCVN 4 is a mandatory requirement to ensure user safety and compliance with quality management regulations for household electrical appliances.

Enterprises that clearly understand regulatory requirements, scope, and certification procedures can minimize risks, optimize operations, and build a sustainable development foundation.

For conformity certification services for electric kettles under QCVN 4, please contact ISSQ Institute via hotline: +84 981851111 or email vienchatluong@issq.org.vn | tcvn@issq.org.vn for support.

Posted date: 11/02/2026