Locally developed Due Diligence System launched in Viet Nam

The ability to effectively assess the legality of timber is critical to ensuring that only legal or low risk timber enters responsible supply chains or markets. In line with commitments made under the Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) between Viet Nam and the European Union, and in anticipation of the full implementation of the Viet Nam Timber Legality Assurance System (VNTLAS), the Handicraft and Wood Industry Association of Ho Chi Minh City (HAWA) has developed a Due Diligence System (DDS) with support of the FAO-EU Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) Programme.

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