Vietnam Forest Certification Center (VFCC) was reorganized from the Vietnam Forest Certification Office (VFCO). VFCC is a public non-business organization responsible for operating the Vietnam Forest Certification Scheme (VFCS). VFCC provides public services supporting state management, international cooperation, consultancy, and services in the fields of certification for sustainable forest management, chain of custody for timber and forest products, carbon credits, and other ecosystem services. VFCS was established under Decision No. 1288/QD-TTg dated 1 October 2018 by the Prime Minister of Viet Nam and was endorsed by the Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) in October 2020.
Sustainable forest management and forest certification are key objectives of the forestry sector for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision to 2050, contributing directly to Viet Nam’s goals of sustainable development, climate change mitigation and adaptation, particularly the target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. VFCS aims to promote sustainable forest management in Viet Nam, ensuring a balance among economic, social, and environmental benefits, while contributing to sustainable development and climate goals.
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
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
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification – PEFC has launched a public consultation on a revised version of its EUDR Due Diligence System
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
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)
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
🚢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
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,
VFCC participates in the ASEAN Biomass Utilization Congress 2026 in Hanoi The ASEAN Biomass Utilization Congress 2026 (Vietnam) is an international event bringing together regulatory
🌳 PEFC, in collaboration with VFCC, is organizing the Training Workshop on EUDR and PEFC EUDR DDS Certification – From Legal Requirements to Practical Solutions
The Vietnam Forest Certification Scheme (VFCS) is Vietnam’s national forest certification system and was first endorsed by PEFC in October 2020. Under PEFC requirements, PEFC-endorsed
🍃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
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
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
Within the framework of the sub-project “Supporting Small and Medium-sized Enterprises to Export through Guidance on Verifying Deforestation-free Agricultural Commodity Production in accordance with the
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:
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