Decree 102/2020: 06 criteria for identification of independent evaluator in Vietnam

11:35, 07/09/2020

This is the notable content at Decree 102/2020/ND-CP on Vietnam Timber Legality Assurance System which stipulates criteria for identification of independent evaluator in Vietnam.

Decree 102/2020: 06 6 criteria for identification of independent evaluator in Vietnam
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Article 22 of Decree 102/2020/ND-CP stipulates 6 criteria for identification of independent evaluator in Vietnam as follows:

1. The independent evaluator shall be a juridical person in Vietnam.

2. The independent evaluator must not participate in the import, processing and export of timber or formulation of forestry regulatory documents; forest management and timber trade.

3. The independent evaluator shall have a quality control system suitable with ISO 17021 or equivalent.

4. The independent evaluator’s personnel shall have professional qualifications and practical experience of audit and evaluation relevant to forest management, protection and utilization; forest product processing and trade.

5. The independent evaluator must not have any conflict of interest resulting from a relationship with timber importers, processors, exporters and forestry sector regulatory authorities.

6. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development shall consult with the organizations specified in the International Treaties to which Vietnam is a signatory in appointing the independent evaluator in accordance with bidding laws.

More details can be found in Decree 102/2020/ND-CP which comes into force from October 30, 2020.

Ty Na

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