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General introduction to TCVN 11041-2:2017 – Organic farming

The national standard TCVN 11041-2:2017 is one of the most important sets of standards to orient organic agricultural production in Vietnam. Developed based on international practices and domestic practical conditions, TCVN 11041-2:2017 regulates technical requirements, production processes, quality control and traceability for the organic farming sector. This standard contributes to improving the value of agricultural products, protecting the environment and public health, and expanding domestic and foreign consumption markets for Vietnam’s organic products.

Why do businesses and cooperatives need TCVN 11041-2:2017 certification?

• Affirming the prestige and quality of products: Organic farming products are certified according to TCVN 11041-2:2017, demonstrating the commitment of businesses to quality, safety and sustainability.
• Market expansion: Organic certification is a “passport” that helps products easily access modern distribution channels, supermarkets, and export to fastidious markets such as the EU, the US, Japan, etc.
• Protecting public health: Organic production limits the use of toxic chemicals, towards food safety, protecting the health of consumers and producers.
• Contributing to environmental protection: Organic farming methods help improve soil, conserve biodiversity, and reduce negative impacts on the surrounding environment.
• Policy support: Many support programs of the State and international organizations give priority to projects and products with organic certification.

TCVN 11041-2:2017 Certification Training and Consulting Services – Organic Farming

To meet the increasing demand for organic production and certification, many units have implemented methodical training and consulting services for businesses, cooperatives, and farmers. These services are intended to support organizations and individuals to understand the process, proactively approach and fully meet the requirements of the standard.

1. Training on organic farming standards

• Training content: Introduction to organic agriculture; analyze the detailed requirements of TCVN 11041-2:2017; guide the process of building an organic production management system; practicing hazard identification, control and traceability; update new trends in organic production in the world and Vietnam.
• Training subjects: Business leaders, production managers, technicians, farmers, cooperatives.
• Training method: Combining theory – practice, visiting practical models, group discussions, answering real situations of businesses.

2. Consulting on construction and operation of organic cultivation systems

• Initial survey: Assessment of the current status of cultivation, land conditions, water sources, plant varieties, disease control measures, and use of fertilizers at the grassroots.
• Develop a transformation roadmap: Propose steps to convert traditional production to organic in accordance with each object, area, and type of crop.
• Supporting the construction of a quality management system: Establishing processes for controlling the import and export of materials, recording production logs, tracing shipments, training personnel to meet standards.
• Consulting on the selection of input materials: Selection of varieties, fertilizers, pesticides, biological products… ensure compliance with the provisions of TCVN 11041-2:2017.
• Guidelines for pest control by organic methods: Apply biological, physical and synthetic farming measures to minimize diseases without using toxic chemicals.
• Prepare dossiers and documents for certification: Support businesses to prepare all documents, production logs, test samples, legal documents, etc. serving the evaluation and certification process.

3. Support for organic assessment and certification

• Connect with reputable certification organizations: Introduce and support the selection of suitable and reputable domestic and international certification units.
• Accompanying in the assessment process: Conducting internal audit sessions, simulating the inspection of the certification organization so that businesses are confident and ready for the official audit.
• Answering questions, handling arising problems: Consulting to solve difficulties and obstacles in the implementation process, helping businesses achieve certification in the fastest time and save costs.

The process of implementing TCVN 11041-2:2017 certification training and consultancy services

• Step 1. Receive information, survey the needs and current production status of enterprises or cooperatives.
• Step 2. Plan training and consulting in accordance with the client’s goals, scale and resources.
• Step 3. Organize training, training, guide the construction and operation of the organic management system.
• Step 4. Accompanying the transformation, supporting to answer questions and remove difficulties in the process of applying standards.
• Step 5. Support the preparation of dossiers, documents for certification, internal audit simulations.
• Step 6. Connect with certification organizations, accompany in the assessment and receive organic certification.

Benefits of using TCVN 11041-2:2017 certification training and consultancy services

• Save time, cost and resources during the transition to organic production.
• Improve management capacity, awareness and skills for officials and employees.
• Proactively control product quality and safety, meeting the strict requirements of the market.
• Increase competitiveness, build a reputable brand of organic agricultural products.
• Supported throughout from survey, training, consulting, dossier preparation to assessment and certification.

Mastering TCVN 11041-2:2017 standards and methodically implementing production processes, quality control, and traceability to help enterprises, cooperatives, and farmers improve product value, protect the environment and develop sustainable agriculture. Organic cultivation certification training and consulting services are a bridge to help organizations and individuals approach standards faster, confidently build an organic agricultural product brand that reaches the international level.