Author: Hieu Do

The Vietnam Forest Certification Center (VFCC) has reviewed and updated the document VFCS/PEFC GD 1007:2026 – Requirements for the Designation of Certification Bodies Operating under the VFCS, based on VFCS/PEFC GD 1007:2022 and the applicable laws and regulations of Viet Nam. VFCC hereby publishes the draft document for public consultation and invites comments from relevant… Continue reading Public Consultation on the Draft VFCS/PEFC GD 1007:2026 – Requirements for the Designation of Certification Bodies Operating under the Vietnam Forest Certification Scheme (VFCS)

Held in Istanbul, Türkiye from 11–15 May 2026, with the participation of more than 150 delegates representing 57 national forest certification systems and international members, the 2026 Forum continued to prioritize the enhancement of Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) for timber production, biomass development, biodiversity conservation, and the strengthening of ecosystem services in the context of… Continue reading PEFC Forestry Forum 2026

Vietnam Forest Certification Center (VFCC) has updated standard VFCS/PEFC ST 1006:2019 to a version VFCS/PEFC ST 1006:2026 – Requirements for Certification Bodies providing certification assessment services for SFM and Chain of Custody against VFCS/PEFC. This update is based on Vietnam regulations and PEFC ST 1004:2024. VFCC hereby publishes this updated version and calls for public… Continue reading Public Consultation on the Draft Standard VFCS/PEFC ST 1006:2026 – Requirements for Certification Bodies

Vietnam Forest Certification Center (VFCC) has revised the VFCS/PEFC ST 1004:2019 Standard into the Group Forest Management Standard (VFCS/PEFC ST 1004:2026) to ensure alignment with the legal regulations of Viet Nam and PEFC requirements. VFCC hereby publishes this Draft Standard for public consultation, inviting comments and feedback from organizations and individuals to further improve the… Continue reading Consultation on the Draft Group Forest Management Standard – Requirements

On 16 January 2026, the Vietnam Forest Certification Office (VFCO), in coordination with the Da Nang City Forest Protection Department, organized a workshop to disseminate guidance on the implementation of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) in Da Nang City. The workshop was attended by more than 40 participants, representing the Forest Protection Department, customs… Continue reading Dissemination of Guidance on the Implementation of the EUDR in Da Nang City

TCVN 14596:2025 was issued by the Ministry of Science and Technology under Decision No. 4664/QĐ-BKHCN dated 31 December 2025. The standard was developed by the Sustainable Forest Management Certification Office (VFCO), based on the inheritance and alignment with internationally recognized principles and practices for sustainable forest management, requirements related to the European Union Deforestation Regulation… Continue reading National standard (TCVN 14596:2025) Sustainable forest management – Requirements

In the context of increasingly stringent requirements on timber traceability and legality in both domestic and international markets, from 15–18 December 2025 in Nghe An Province, Viet Nam Forest Certification Office (VFCO) organized a training course entitled “Enhancing Capacity to Implement the PEFC CoC Chain of Custody Standard for Wood Chip Producers.” The training course… Continue reading Training on Enhancing Capacity to Implement the PEFC CoC Chain of Custody Standard for Wood Chip Producers in Nghe An

From 8–11 December 2025, in Quang Ninh province, the Vietnam Forest Certification Office (VFCO), in coordination with the Provincial Forest Protection Sub-Department of Quang Ninh, held a capacity building training course on the implementation of the PEFC Chain of Custody (CoC) standard for woodchip manufacturing enterprises in Northern Vietnam. The training attracted approximately 30 participants,… Continue reading Capacity-Building Training on the Implementation of the PEFC CoC Standard for Woodchip Manufacturing Enterprises in Quang Ninh

From 17–19 November 2025, in Dong Ha Ward, Quang Tri Province, VFCO in collaboration with the Sub-Department of Cooperative Economics and Quality Management of Quang Tri Province, organized a training course entitled “Guidance for Cooperatives on Organizing Production in accordance with the VFCS/PEFC Sustainable Forest Management Standard.” The workshop gathered 35 participants, including leaders and… Continue reading Capacity building for Cooperatives in Central region about VFCS/PEFC Sustainable Forest Management Standards