This information was presented at the training session titled “Update on New Regulations Regarding the Origin of Goods for Exports and Resolving Practical Situations and Issues Related to Certificates of Origin (C/O)” organized by VCCI Central – Central Highlands and Vietnam Anti-Counterfeiting Technology Joint Stock Company (ACTIV) on July 22.

The training emphasized that the origin of goods is always a top concern for import-export businesses. Therefore, experts believe that updating knowledge and regulations related to this field for import-export companies is very necessary.

In her opening speech, Ms. Nguyen Thi Hong Ngoc – Deputy Director of VCCI Central Highlands, noted that in recent years, the term "traceability" has become significant due to the increasing presence of counterfeit, substandard, and unclear-origin products on the market, which has become a major concern for consumers. From a consumer perspective, Ms. Ngọc believes that traceability allows for the most complete information regarding products, thereby reducing the likelihood of purchasing substandard, counterfeit, or imitation goods.

Training Session “Update on New Regulations Regarding the Origin of Goods for Exports and Resolving Practical Situations and Issues Related to Certificates of Origin (C/O)” organized by VCCI Central – Central Highlands and Vietnam Anti-Counterfeiting Technology Joint Stock Company (ACTIV) on July 22.

“Moreover, from a business perspective, traceability helps companies tightly control various stages in the production process and related supply chains, contributing to quality management of products from production to consumer delivery. Additionally, traceability is a way to demonstrate transparency and a company’s commitment to the quality and origin of its products. This helps build trust with business partners and consumers, thereby promoting trade relationships and creating a competitive advantage in the international market,” Ms. Ngoc shared.

At the training session, Mr. Pham Van Tho – Chairman of the Board and General Director of Vietnam Anti-Counterfeiting Technology Joint Stock Company affirmed that traceability is one of the breakthrough steps and an inevitable trend in the market. As the demand for transparency in product origin and quality grows and becomes a mandatory criterion in the production and circulation of goods, it aims to protect consumer rights and integrate into the global economy.

Mr. Pham Van Tho – Chairman of the Board and General Director of Vietnam Anti-Counterfeiting Technology Joint Stock Company affirmed that traceability is an inevitable market trend.

“Traceability will also help businesses and consumers better understand government regulations on product origin traceability, providing consumers with tools to check the source and origin of goods before making a purchase. Currently, Truedata is an optimal solution as it uses RFID chip tags that meet the current government requirements for product traceability,” Mr. Tho said.

Similarly, Mr. Nguyen Van Duc – Deputy Head of the Legal Arbitration Department (VCCI Ho Chi Minh City) mentioned that traceability is necessary for businesses to obtain Certificates of Origin (C/O). The Certificate of Origin (C/O) is a condition to receive tariff preferences that markets have committed to each other.

“When traceability is well managed, obtaining a C/O becomes easier. During the C/O issuance process, traceability is a routine aspect of checking businesses, especially for electronic goods and hot items,” Mr. Duc said.