OCS procedure, methodology and responsibilities

Criteria for organization classification (Sources: VNFOREST) The organizations will be classified into two groups:

  • Group 1: Fully compliant with the above mentioned criteria
  • Group 2: Not fully compliant

Application of OCS:

  • Continuously operated based in self-assessment if the organizations and verified by the provincial department of forest protection and other organizations approved by the government.
  • The government of Vietnam will issue guidance for implementation.
Procedure Frequency
1. Periodic organisation classification Registration with the OCS system All organizations in the VNTLAS supply chain must register with the OCS.
Self-assessment / self-reassessment by Organisations First self-assessment conducted by organization after registration with OCS. Following assessment: –       For Category 1 OCS: every two years. –       For Category 2 OCS: every one year.
Appraisal of self-assessment and classification by Provincial FPD and notification to Central FPD After receiving self-assessment of organizations (within a specified period of time…)
Decision and announcement of  classification result by Central FPD After receiving appraisal results from Provincial FPD (within a specified period of time…)
2. Irregular organization classification Non-compliances and violations be handled administrative or criminal Category 1 shall be moved to Category 2 when FPD has evidence of violation by government agencies (within a specified period of time…).
Appraisal of self-assessment and classification by Provincial FPD and notification to Central FPD After receiving self-reassessment of Organizations (within a specified period of time…)
Decision and announcement of organization classification result by Central FPD After receiving appraisal results from Provincial FPD (within a period of time specified…)

 

 

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