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…) | |
