List of farmer groups and private farms currently under PGS certification in August 2020. The total registered area in PGS Vietnam is 41.3 ha, of which 29 ha are PGS certified, 11.9 ha are in conversion, and 0.4 ha are under discipline.
Certification Status Update
Changes in certification compared to last month
Compared to July, there are no major changes, except for an additional group in the Thanh Xuân Intergroup that was inspected and re-certified after expiration.
Products in conversion or under discipline are not included in this list, do not have QR labels, and are sold as safe vegetables.
Whether in conversion or under discipline, farmers are still supervised and must comply with PGS organic standards; therefore, the products still meet safe vegetable quality standards and are sold by retailers at safe vegetable prices. We hope consumers understand and support farmers during their conversion or error-correction period.
Weather and Production
Prolonged rain during the second half of July caused significant damage to groups, especially for cabbage and other leafy vegetables. Consecutive storms have made farming activities even more difficult. Farmers are encouraged to clear drainage ditches and set up plastic covers to limit damage from waterlogging and crushed vegetables.
QR Labels — The sign of authentic products
To help customers identify products that comply with PGS organic standards and are continuously monitored, certified vegetables after harvesting, cleaning, and packaging must be labeled by farmers with QR codes containing all required information — ensuring traceability back to each individual household.
Packaged vegetables printed with the PGS logo but without a QR label are considered counterfeit by us, and PGS will not be held responsible for customer complaints. QR labels are managed by the PGS Vietnam Coordination Board.
At the end of July, the Lương Sơn Intergroup handled a fraud case where conventional products were mixed and packed in bags using the Lương Sơn Intergroup - PGS Vietnam name, sold at a stall in Xanh market in the Định Công urban area. The case was discovered when a customer became suspicious because the product lacked a QR label and contacted the PGS Coordination Board for traceability.
Therefore, to protect yourselves, customers should only choose products with QR labels. Please scan the label to find the producer's name, take a photo of the packaging with the farmer's name, and report to the store where you purchased the product to ensure quality and your rights.
Source: PGS Vietnam Coordination Board – 18/07/2020