Safe & traceable fruit
What is VietGAP?
Good agricultural practices
VietGAP (Vietnamese Good Agricultural Practices) is a national set of standards that governs safe and sustainable agricultural production in Vietnam.
It provides principles, procedures, and guidelines for farmers, producers, and processors to ensure food safety, product quality, environmental protection, worker welfare, consumer health, and traceability throughout the supply chain.
VietGAP is built on Vietnamese laws such as the Food Safety Law and Environmental Protection Law, and aligns with international frameworks including ASEANGAP, GlobalGAP, EurepGAP, and HACCP, incorporating guidance from the FAO.
Why choose VietGAP?
Safe fruit
Enhanced product quality
Improved
social responsibility
The project pathway to certification
The flow map below outlines key projects activities and current progress towards certification.
Introductory VietGAP farmer training
On-farm field inspections for VietGAP compliance
Follow up
VietGAP training
Implement tools for production record and traceability systems
VietGAP implementation preparation
Submission and review of certification applications
Stage 1 – Preliminary assessment and verification
Stage 2 - Official assessment, on-site audit and MRL test
Certfication attained
Ongoing surveillance and routine audits
The VietGAP standards
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Select sites based on suitable ecology, climate, and soil conditions.
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Use certified, high-quality, traceable varieties suited to the area.
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Maintain soil fertility and prevent erosion and degradation.
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Apply according to the “4 correct” principles; prioritise organic and microbial fertilisers and use of registered products.
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Use hygienic water and irrigate appropriately for crop needs.
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Follow the “4 correct” principles; prioritise bio-based plant protection products and use of registered products.
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Harvest at the proper time and ensure food safety in handling.
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Properly collect and treat waste to prevent pollution.
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Maintain full production and traceability records.
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Ensure occupational safety, training, PPE, and health care.
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Manage and document product and labour-related complaints.
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Conduct at least one annual audit and correct non-conformities within 3 months of detection.
Cooperatives & farmers
Mango
Dragon fruit
Longan
