PEFC RED II certification receives official recognition by the European Commission

On December 12th 2024, The European Commission has officially recognised PEFC as a RED II compliant certification scheme. Companies in the forest biomass supply chain and energy producers from forest biomass fuels will be able to use PEFC RED II certification to comply with RED II obligations. PEFC RED II certification has been formally recognised… Continue reading PEFC RED II certification receives official recognition by the European Commission

Vietnam’s rubber sector proactively meets the European Union’s Regulations on production of goods that do not cause deforestation (EUDR)

On December 3, 2024, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Rubber Industry Group (VRG) held a ceremony to recognize the first three member companies that fully meet the requirements of the Goods Production Regulations. does not cause deforestation by the European Union (EUDR). Honored companies include Chu Se Kampong Thom Rubber Joint Stock Company, Dong… Continue reading Vietnam’s rubber sector proactively meets the European Union’s Regulations on production of goods that do not cause deforestation (EUDR)

VFCS is published on the website of the Forestry Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan

The Vietnam Forest Certification Scheme (VFCS) has been officially introduced on the website of the Forestry Department under the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF). The description information belongs to the category “Legally harvested wood in Vietnam”. This announcement is intended to support Japanese businesses in better access to legal timber in Vietnam,… Continue reading VFCS is published on the website of the Forestry Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan

Training on skills to organize production according to the sustainable plantation value chain and product marketing in Tuyen Quang province

On December 04th to 06th, 2024, Vietnam Forest Certification Office (VFCO) cooperated with the Agricultural Extension Center of Tuyen Quang Province to organize a training course on “Skills in organizing production according to the sustainable plantation value chain and product marketing”. The training course was attended 30 trainees, including agricultural extension officers, cooperative members, rural… Continue reading Training on skills to organize production according to the sustainable plantation value chain and product marketing in Tuyen Quang province

PEFC has issued the Sustainable Forest Management Standard to meet the requirements of EUDR.

In an important step towards ensuring the raw materials coming out of a PEFC-certified forest comply with EUDR requirements, the revised PEFC Sustainable Forest Management benchmark standard was approved by the PEFC General Assembly on Wednesday 13 November 2024. This revised standard, PEFC ST 1003:2024, comprises several new and amended requirements that will enable EUDR… Continue reading PEFC has issued the Sustainable Forest Management Standard to meet the requirements of EUDR.

Training on skills to organize production according to the sustainable plantation value chain in Thai Nguyen province

From November 11th to 13th, 2024, Vietnam Forest Certification Office (VFCO) cooperated with the Agricultural Extension Center of Thai Nguyen Province to organize a training course on “Skills in organizing production according to the sustainable plantation value chain”. The training course was attended by 30 trainees, including agricultural extension staffs, cooperative members and farmers. During… Continue reading Training on skills to organize production according to the sustainable plantation value chain in Thai Nguyen province

PEFC achieves a major milestone in the recognition process of RED II by the European Commission

On 11 October 2024, the European Commission announced the positive technical assessment for the PEFC RED II certification scheme. RED II and voluntary schemes The European Union’s (EU) Revised Renewable Energy Directive (RED II) is the Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources. Under RED II,… Continue reading PEFC achieves a major milestone in the recognition process of RED II by the European Commission

VFCO participated in VietnamPrintPack 2024

The 22nd International Exhibition on Machinery and Equipment for the Packaging and Printing Industry 2024 – VietnamPrintPack 2024 takes place from September 18 to 21, 2024, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), the exhibition gathers more than 362 businesses from 17 countries and territories with 900 booths. VFCO participates in VietnamPrintPack 2024 at… Continue reading VFCO participated in VietnamPrintPack 2024

Implementation of the European Union Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR) for Companies under the Vietnam Rubber Group (VRG)

In order to compliance with the requirements of the European Union Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR) which will apply to operators and traders exporting and import products to the EU market from January 1st , 2025, the Vietnam Rubber Group (VRG) collaborated with the Vietnam Forest Certification Office (VFCO) to conduct training for 22 rubber companies under VRG.… Continue reading Implementation of the European Union Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR) for Companies under the Vietnam Rubber Group (VRG)

VFCO participated in the BINH DUONG International Woodworking Machinery Exhibition 2024 and shared information on the PEFC EUDR DDS module standard

The BIFA WOOD VIETNAM 2024 took place from August 8-11, 2024, at the WTC Expo Binh Duong International Exhibition Center, featuring 800 booths and the participation of more than 150 companies from 60 countries and territories. The fair provided an opportunity to promote trade for the wood industry, meet the demand for raw wood materials, and connect regional and international markets. VFCO took part in the exhibition to promote the use of responsible, sustainable, and legal materials.

On the afternoon of August 9, 2024, at the same venue as BIFA WOOD VIETNAM 2024, during the technical session of the Q3 Wood Industry Briefing Conference, VFCO shared and introduced the PEFC EUDR DDS module standard to help wood companies meet EUDR requirements early.The conference discussed important issues, challenges, and solutions to promote timber processing and export in the latter half of the year, reduce GHG emissions in the timber processing industry, and more. In the context of the EU not yet providing EUDR implementation guidelines, this module was well-received by many companies as a solution to meet EUDR requirements in the near future!

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