CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING LABORATORY CAPABILITY INFORMATION

VAS Viet My Steel Publishes Information on the Operational Capacity of Construction Materials Testing Laboratory LAS-XD 15.007 in Accordance with Decree No. 14/2026/ND-CP.

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIZED LABORATORY

1. Organizational Information

  • Enterprise Name: VAS Steel Viet My Limited Liability Company
  • Laboratory Name: Technical - Quality Management [QM] Laboratory
  • Tax Code: 0400682519
  • LAS-XD Code: LAS-XD 15.007
  • Headquarters Address: Road No. 2, Hoa Khanh Industrial Zone, Lien Chieu District, Da Nang City
  • Laboratory Address: Road No. 2, Hoa Khanh Industrial Zone, Lien Chieu District, Da Nang City
  • Telephone: 02363739579
  • Website: https://vasgroup.vn

2. Legal Representative

Mr. Le Cong Xinh – General Director.

3. Laboratory Manager

  • Full Name: Ha Duc Thinh
  • Position: Head of Laboratory
  • Professional Qualification: Mechanical Engineer – Steel Rolling & Metallurgy
  • Professional Experience:
    • 19 years in the field of construction steel production.
    • 15 years in the field of specialized construction testing.

4. History and Development

Established in 2015, the Construction Specialized Laboratory under VAS Viet My Steel conducts testing, inspection, and quality assessment of construction steel products to serve construction projects. The laboratory has been previously licensed and coded by competent state authorities as follows:

  • Decision No. 580/QD-BXD dated October 23, 2015, issued by the Ministry of Construction, recognizing the testing capacity of the Construction Specialized Laboratory - Code: LAS–XD 1546.
  • Certificate No. 795/GCN-BXD dated June 25, 2019, issued by the Ministry of Construction, certifying eligibility for construction specialized testing operations - Laboratory Code: LAS–XD 1546.
  • Certificate No. 5099/GCN-SXD dated July 15, 2024, issued by the Department of Construction of Da Nang City, certifying eligibility for construction specialized testing operations - Newly assigned Laboratory Code: LAS–XD 15.007.

The laboratory is synchronously invested with modern facilities, equipment, human resources, and a quality management system to meet the testing requirements in accordance with Vietnamese Standards [TCVN], International Standards [ASTM], and other technical standards applied in construction activities.

5. Scope of Activity

The laboratory performs testing activities in the field of Construction Steel.

6. Facilities

The laboratory is arranged in a separate area, ensuring working conditions suitable for each specific testing group. The facility includes:

  • Sample Receiving Area
  • Sample Preparation Area
  • Mechanical and Physical Testing Laboratory
  • Sample Storage Room
  • Archiving & Records Area

The entire area is designed and operated to fully meet all environmental, lighting, ventilation, electrical safety, fire prevention and fighting, and occupational health requirements.

7. Human Resources Capacity

The technical staff of the laboratory consists of engineers, bachelor's degree holders, and technicians trained in construction fields and construction steel rolling technology.

Personnel are assigned tasks according to their professional competence. They undergo regular training and participate in professional development courses to update their knowledge on current testing standards and procedures as required by regulations.

8. Equipment Capacity

The laboratory is fully equipped with advanced equipment to serve testing activities within the published scope of competence. All equipment undergoes:

  • Management by unique equipment identification codes.
  • Periodic calibration or verification.
  • Scheduled preventive maintenance.
  • Continuous monitoring of operational status.
  • Comprehensive technical records control.

The full equipment list and calibration status are publicly disclosed in the "Equipment" section on our website.

9. Quality Management System

The laboratory implements a quality management system according to rigorous internal procedures to ensure:

  • Objectivity
  • Accuracy
  • Integrity
  • Traceability of testing results
  • Equipment control
  • Records and documentation control
  • Test sample control
  • Testing personnel control

10. Commitments

The laboratory commits to:

  • Fully maintain operational conditions in compliance with construction laws and regulations.
  • Perform tests strictly within the published scope of competence.
  • Ensure all testing equipment is calibrated and verified in accordance with regulations.
  • Ensure that testing personnel possess the required qualifications and professional competence.
  • Conduct all testing activities in an independent, objective, and honest manner.
  • Take full legal responsibility for the accuracy of testing results and published information.
  • Provide timely updates whenever there are changes related to the operational capacity of the laboratory.

11. Contact Information

  • Entity: Construction Specialized Laboratory – VAS Viet My Steel Co., Ltd.
  • Address: Road No. 2, Hoa Khanh Industrial Zone, Lien Chieu District, Da Nang City.
  • Telephone: 02363739579
  • Website: https://vasgroup.vn
  • Working Hours: Monday to Saturday [07:30 – 17:00]

KEY PERSONNEL OF THE LABORATORY

No. Full Name Title | Position Professional Qualification Experience
01 Ha Duc Thinh Head of Laboratory Mechanical Engineer – Steel Rolling & Metallurgy 19 years
02 Le Vang Deputy Head of Laboratory Mechanical Engineer – Steel Rolling & Metallurgy 19 years
03 Ngo The Uyn Laboratory Technician Construction Engineer 9 years
04 Ngo Duc Hung Laboratory Technician Construction Engineer 5 years

List of Main Laboratory Equipment

The equipment system is synchronously and modernly invested, meeting stringent requirements for accuracy.

No. Equipment Name Origin Qty Verification | Calibration Organization
01 WEW-1000B Universal Testing Machine [100T] China 01 Quatest
02 10kg Precision Balance Japan 01 Quatest
03 1m Steel Ruler China 01 Quatest
04 300mm Vernier Caliper Japan 01 Quatest

SCOPE & LIST OF TESTING METHODS

No. Testing Field Test Object Parameter / Test Method Applied Standard Main Equipment
1 Construction steel Concrete reinforcing steel Mass per unit length TCVN 197-1:2014 Electronic balance
2 Construction steel Concrete reinforcing steel Yield strength [yield stress] TCVN 197-1:2014 1000 kN Universal Testing Machine
3 Construction steel Concrete reinforcing steel Tensile strength [ultimate stress] TCVN 197-1:2014 1000 kN Universal Testing Machine
4 Construction steel Concrete reinforcing steel Elongation TCVN 197-1:2014 Steel ruler
5 Construction steel Concrete reinforcing steel Bend test TCVN 198: 2008 Steel bending machine

Quality Management System [ISO 9001:2015 & ISO/IEC 17025:2017]

1. General Information

To enhance management capability, strengthen quality control, and ensure objectivity and accuracy in construction materials testing, the Construction Materials Testing Laboratory has established and implemented a Quality Management System based on the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 – General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories.

The quality management system was developed with the support of experienced ISO consultants. Laboratory management personnel and technical staff have received comprehensive training on the requirements of the standards as well as practical guidance on their effective implementation in daily laboratory operations.

2. Current Implementation Status

The Construction Materials Testing Laboratory has successfully established and is maintaining a comprehensive Quality Management System, including:

  • Development of a quality management documentation system in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements.
  • Issuance and implementation of a Quality Manual to support laboratory management and testing activities.
  • Establishment of documented procedures, work instructions, and standardized forms for effective control of laboratory operations.
  • Continuous application of the quality management system throughout all stages of the testing process, including sample receipt, sample preparation, testing, equipment control, record management, and issuance of test reports.
  • Regular review, updating, and continual improvement of the management system to enhance its effectiveness and operational performance.

3. Sample Control Process

To ensure the integrity, traceability, and reliability of testing activities, every test sample is assigned a unique identification code, properly stored, and processed in accordance with the Laboratory's standardized Five-Step Quality Control Procedure:

  1. Sample Receipt
  2. Sample Identification and Coding
  3. Testing and Analysis
  4. Internal Quality Review
  5. Approval and Issuance of the Test Report

This standardized workflow ensures full traceability, technical accuracy, and compliance with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 while maintaining consistency and reliability throughout the entire testing process.

Corporate Commitment

VAS Steel Viet My Limited Liability Company is committed to the following:

  1. Accuracy of Published Information All information published regarding the Laboratory's testing capabilities is accurate, truthful, and based on the Company's current legal documentation.
  2. Responsibility for Testing Results The Company assumes full legal responsibility before the competent authorities for the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of all testing and inspection data provided to customers.
  3. Commitment to Continuous Information Updates The Company is committed to promptly updating any changes relating to the Laboratory's capabilities, including personnel, testing equipment, and newly approved testing methods, on its official website in accordance with the requirements of Decree No. 14/2026/ND-CP.