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PGS Certification

Participatory Guarantee Systems — a reliable, low-cost certification for small-scale farmers, recognized by IFOAM for the domestic market.

Transparency — Participation

Certification Process

Five steps for a production group to achieve PGS Vietnam certification.

01
Group Formation & Commitment
Farmers form organic production groups and sign a commitment to comply with PGS Vietnam standards and group regulations.
02
Training & Documentation
Members receive training on organic farming techniques, maintain production logs, and complete certification application files.
03
Cross-Inspection
Groups inspect each other along with representatives from consumers and businesses — comparing field reality with recorded logs.
04
Review & Certification
The PGS Vietnam Coordination Board synthesizes inspection results, reviews, and issues certificates to groups that meet the standards.
05
Monitoring & Maintenance
Products are labeled as PGS Organic. Groups are monitored periodically and re-evaluated annually to maintain certification.

Production groups can search for and manage certifications on the PGS Vietnam online system.

Certification Management System

Certification Process

Certification Process

Certification Process

Eight steps to issue and maintain PGS certification, from registration and cross-inspection to annual re-inspection.

PGS Inspection Procedures (Cross-Inspection)

Certification Process

PGS Inspection Procedures (Cross-Inspection)

Guidelines on frequency, timing, preparation, field checks, and reporting for PGS cross-inspections.

Job Description of Certification Manager

Certification Process

Job Description of the Certification Manager

General guidelines, required skills, and key responsibilities of a PGS certification manager.

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Structure of PGS

Certification Process

Structure of PGS

Roles and responsibilities of farmer households, producer groups, intergroups, and the PGS Coordination Committee.

5 chapters — 124 standards

PGS Vietnam Standards

Developed since 2008 based on IFOAM standards, referencing TCVN 11041:2017 — the only domestic certification in Vietnam recognized by IFOAM.

What are PGS organic standards? How to obtain PGS organic certification?

What are PGS organic standards? How to obtain PGS organic certification?

The PGS Vietnam standards comprise 5 chapters and 124 standards — the only domestic market certification in Vietnam recognized by IFOAM.

Summary of Basic PGS Standards V3

Summary of Basic PGS Standards V3

A summary of the basic PGS standards, version V3 — a quick reference document for producer groups and farmer households.

PGS Vietnam Organic Standards (3rd Edition — August 2018)

PGS Vietnam Organic Standards (3rd Edition — August 2018)

The PGS Vietnam standard set for crop and livestock producers, referencing IFOAM and National Standards.

PGS Vietnam Coordination Committee Meeting - November 2013

PGS Vietnam Coordination Committee Meeting - November 2013

The PGS Coordination Committee reviewed monitoring, inspection, and certification work in Lương Sơn and Thanh Xuân, while agreeing on the subsequent action plan.

Latest PGS standards for producers

Latest PGS standards for producers

The PGS Vietnam organic standards apply to crop and livestock producers, ensuring organic products throughout the value chain.

PGS Standards for retailers

PGS Standards for retailers

Regulations that help retailers maintain PGS values, distinguishing and clearly labeling organic products from conventional ones.

Approved input list for organic production (Part 1)

Approved input list for organic production (Part 1)

List of inputs for soil fertility improvement that are permitted or restricted for use under PGS standards.

Approved input list for organic production (Full)

Approved input list for organic production (Full)

Complete list of input materials permitted for use in organic production according to PGS Vietnam standards.

Approved input list for organic production (Part 3&4)

Approved input list for organic production (Part 3&4)

Parts 3 & 4 of the list of approved inputs in organic farming.

Approved input list for organic production (Part 2)

Approved input list for organic production (Part 2)

Part 2 of the list of approved inputs for organic production.

Technical Documents

Organic Production Handbook

PGS Handbook for Producers

PGS Handbook for Producers

PGS operational handbook for producers, distilled from field trials and workshops during the 2008–2009 period.

Key Principles and Values of PGS

Key Principles and Values of PGS

Trust, transparency, cooperation, shared responsibility, and shared belief in healthy food.

Key Principles and Values of PGS

Key Principles and Values of PGS

Introduction to a reliable certification system based on the direct participation of farmers and consumers.

PGS – A Reliable Certification System for Organic Products

PGS – A Reliable Certification System for Organic Products

PGS builds trust through inspection, cross-monitoring, and the direct participation of stakeholders.

Which Standards Do Vietnamese Organic Vegetables Follow?

Which Standards Do Vietnamese Organic Vegetables Follow?

An overview of the national standard TCVN 11041 and organic certification systems currently being applied in Vietnam.

PGS Records

Forms

Commitment Form for Organic Farmers

Commitment Form for Organic Farmers

Registration form and commitment to comply with organic standards for farmers participating in PGS.

Inspection Checklist Form for Inspection Team

Inspection Checklist Form for Inspection Team

List of items to be inspected during PGS peer review activities.

Producer Group Application Form

Producer Group Application Form

Application form for producer groups participating in PGS and list of founding members.

PGS Producer Group Documentation Form

PGS Producer Group Documentation Form

List of records and documents that producer groups must maintain for PGS management and inspection.

Field Management Plan Form

Field Management Plan Form

Field management plan template for member households participating in PGS.

Public — Transparent

Certification

List of certified farmer groups & private farms in August 2020

List of certified farmer groups & private farms in August 2020

Publication of the list of farmer groups and private farms achieving PGS certification in August 2020.

PGS certification status of groups in 2013

PGS certification status of groups in 2013

Summary of PGS certification status for producer groups in 2013.

List of PGS Organic Production Groups in Lương Sơn Inter-group.24.08.2012

List of PGS Organic Production Groups in Lương Sơn Inter-group.24.08.2012

List of 13 PGS organic production groups in Lương Sơn Inter-group, including group codes, certification dates, members, and acreage.

List of PGS Organic Production Groups in Thanh Xuân Inter-group.24.08.2012

List of PGS Organic Production Groups in Thanh Xuân Inter-group.24.08.2012

List of 9 PGS organic production groups in Thanh Xuân Inter-group as of 24/08/2012.

PGS Certification Status of Groups

PGS Certification Status of Groups

Information table on group codes, members, acreage, issue dates, certificate numbers, and PGS certificate status.