rom 16–19 June 2026, the Vietnam Forest Certification Center (VFCC) organized a training course on the implementation of the PEFC Chain of Custody (PEFC CoC/DDS) for woodchip and wood pellet manufacturing enterprises in Bac Ninh Province. The training attracted more than 30 participants from 10 companies across Northern Vietnam. The training covered the following… Continue reading Training on PEFC CoC/DDS Implementation in Bac Ninh
🍃In response to the increasingly stringent demands of the international market regarding the legality, traceability, and sustainability of raw materials used in the production and supply of wood chips and wood pellets, the Vietnam Forest Management Certification Center (VFCC) will organize a training course on the PEFC CoC/DDS Standard to build capacity for businesses in… Continue reading Training on implementing PEFC CoC/DDS standards
🚢Viet Nam currently exports a large quantity of wood pellets to the Japanese market, accounting for approximately 66% of Japan’s total wood pellet imports. Japan applies preferential tariff (Feed-in tariff/FIT) and preferential pricing (Feed-in premium/FIP) schemes to suppliers and importers. 🛂Japan FIT/FIP Scheme mandates new sustainability requirement, including Lifecycle GHG reduction (LCGHG), applicable to biomass… Continue reading Japan mandates greenhouse gas emission reporting for the production and supply of wood pellets
Vietnam’s paper industry has continued to grow strongly in recent years, reaching an export revenue of USD 2.4 billion in 2024 and maintaining an annual growth rate of 10–12%. Domestic paper consumption has also increased by around 10% per year, reaching 672,800 tons in 2024. The main raw materials for paper and pulp production are… Continue reading VFCC joining the International Exhibition Paper Vietnam 2026
Vietnam Forest Certification office (VFCO) will participate in HAWA Expo 2026, a key event for Vietnam’s wood processing and furniture industry, bringing together companies committed to legal and sustainable supply chains. 🗓 Date: 4–7 March 2026 📍Venue: At SECC – 799 Nguyen Van Linh, Tan My Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam 🏷 Booth:… Continue reading VFCO will participate in HAWA Expo 2026
Vietnam Forest Certification Office (VFCO) is pleased to announce that the web platform EUDR Compliance APP has officially transitioned to a new domain, now protected under Vietnamese law. This update aims to enhance system stability, security, and user convenience when accessing information related to the EUDR support software. Along with the domain change, the System… Continue reading Update on the New Domain for the EUDR Compliance App
VFCO organizes a capacity-building training course on implementing the PEFC Chain of Custody (CoC) standard for woodchip and woodpellet processing enterprises, with details as follows: Target participants: Staff, employees, and raw material procurement collaborators of woodchip and woodpellet processing enterprises . 📅 Date: 8–11 December 2025 – Rosa Place Hotel – Bac Song Troi Urban… Continue reading Capacity-building training on implementing the PEFC CoC/DDS standard
On 21 November 2025, the Department of Forestry and Forest Protection hosted and chaired the conference titled “Addressing Challenges, Removing Trade Barriers, and Expanding Export Markets for Wood and Forest Products.” The conference was attended by more than 100 participants representing regulatory bodies, the Trade Remedies Authority, the Vietnam Forest Certification Office (VFCO), wood associations,… Continue reading Ensuring Legal and Sustainable Timber Materials: A Prerequisite for Vietnam’s Wood and Forest Products Trade
The EU’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED) is reshaping the forest biomass sector. Only fuels certified under schemes recognised by the European Commission can count toward RED targets, unlock subsidies, and qualify for tax benefits. Join us on Tuesday 21 October, 11:30-12:30 CEST for a free webinar to learn how PEFC RED certification – officially recognised under… Continue reading PEFC RED certification: Securing market access and compliance for sustainable forest biomass fuels
On September 29–30, 2025, VFCO, in collaboration with the National Agricultural Extension Center, organized a workshop on “Developing certified large-diameter plantations for sustainable forest management meeting EUDR requirements” in Gia Lai Province. The workshop brought together 150 participants, including representatives from the Departments of Agriculture and Environment, the Forest Protection Sub-Departments, and the Provincial Agricultural… Continue reading Developing certified large-diameter plantation meeting EUDR requirements
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