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The national standard for forest carbon credits – Requirements (TCVN 14682:2026) was prepared by the Vietnam Forest Certification Office, and published by the Ministry of Science and Technology via Decision No. 3429/QĐ-BKHCN dated on August 11, 2026. TCVN 14682:2026 was developed in alignment with Vietnamese legal regulations and international practices. This standard serves as “the… Continue reading Announcement of National Standards for Forest Carbon Credits

VFCS was first endorsed by PEFC in October 2020. In accordance with PEFC regulations, the system undergoes a periodic five-year update to ensure compliance with PEFC standards, Vietnamese law, and—crucially—market demands. PEFC has now officially launched a public consultation on VFCS. Vietnam Forest Certification Center (VFCC) invites agencies, organizations, experts, and stakeholders to provide feedback… Continue reading Public consultation on the update of the Vietnam Forest Certification Scheme (VFCS)

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification – PEFC has launched a public consultation on a revised version of its EUDR Due Diligence System (DDS) module standard for compliance with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).The consultation aims to gather feedback, comments, and insights from certification bodies, companies, forest owners, wood industry associations, and… Continue reading Public Consultation on the Revised PEFC EUDR DDS Module Standard

From 30 June to 03 July 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 Gia Lai Province. The training attracted more than 30 participants from 15 companies in Gia Lai Province and surrounding… Continue reading Capacity building for PEFC CoC/DDS Implementation in Gia Lai

From 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 topics:… Continue reading Training on PEFC CoC/DDS Implementation in Bac Ninh

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)

🚢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

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