What are the regulations on contents, methods, and frequency of independent evaluation in Vietnam?

What are the regulations on contents, methods, and frequency of independent evaluation in Vietnam?(Internet image) 

Decree 102/2020/ND-CP specifically regulates the contents, methods, and frequency of independent evaluation in Vietnam as follows:

- Evaluation contents

+ The implementation of the VNTLAS; control of the supply chain and data management; classification of enterprises and certification of timber for export.

+ FLEGT licensing.

+ Difficulties that occur during the implementation of the VNTLAS.

+ Other contents decided by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the organizations specified in the International Treaties to which Vietnam is a signatory.

+ The evaluation framework shall be decided by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the organizations specified in the International Treaties to which Vietnam is a signatory.

- Assessment method: The independent evaluation methodology shall conform to ISO 19011, ISO 17021 or equivalent under decision of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the organizations specified in the International Treaties to which Vietnam is a signatory.

- Frequency: every 06 months in the first year after the FLEGT license is issued; every 12 months in the next two years. after 03 years, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development shall cooperate with the organizations specified in the International Treaties to which Vietnam is a signatory in deciding the evaluation frequency.

In addition, within 15 days from the end of the evaluation, the independent evaluator shall submit a report to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the organizations specified in the International Treaties to which Vietnam is a signatory.

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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