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Explore news, expert insights and practical guidance on ISO standards, conformity assessment, business management and sustainability. This section covers ESG, greenhouse gases and CBAM, alongside updates on GIC Vietnam’s activities, helping businesses understand emerging changes and put knowledge into practice.

EU’s New Anti-Greenwashing Rules Take Effect: What Vietnamese Businesses Need to Know

From 27 September 2026, new EU rules tighten controls on environmental claims, sustainability labels and climate pledges in marketing. Vietnamese businesses selling into the EU or participating in its supply chains should review their messaging, prepare supporting evidence and coordinate with partners to address the relevant requirements.

From 27 September 2026, new EU rules tighten controls on environmental claims, sustainability labels and climate pledges in marketing. Vietnamese businesses selling into the EU or participating in its supply chains should review their messaging, prepare supporting evidence and coordinate with partners to address the relevant requirements.

ISO/UNDP 53001:2026 Officially Launched: Management Systems for the Sustainable Development Goals

On 28 September 2026, ISO and UNDP launched ISO/UNDP 53001:2026, the first International Standard specifying management system requirements for organizations’ contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The standard helps organizations turn commitments into action, measure results and continually improve performance.

On 28 September 2026, ISO and UNDP launched ISO/UNDP 53001:2026, the first International Standard specifying management system requirements for organizations’ contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The standard helps organizations turn commitments into action, measure results and continually improve performance.

Investing in a Traceability System: Start with Software or Standardize Lot Data First?

QR codes and software are useful only when lot data connects materials, production and delivery. This article shows businesses how to test traceability on a real lot, identify data gaps and choose an appropriate level of investment.
QR codes and software are useful only when lot data connects materials, production and delivery. This article shows businesses how to test traceability on a real lot, identify data gaps and choose an appropriate level of investment.

Identifying Green Projects and Projects Meeting Circular Economy Criteria, and Applying the ESG Framework

How can businesses prepare to have projects identified as green or meeting circular economy criteria and apply the ESG framework? This article explains how to review criteria, prepare documentation, select an independent assessment body, develop an ESG report and maintain compliance under Decision 46/2026/QĐ-TTg.
How can businesses prepare to have projects identified as green or meeting circular economy criteria and apply the ESG framework? This article explains how to review criteria, prepare documentation, select an independent assessment body, develop an ESG report and maintain compliance under Decision 46/2026/QĐ-TTg.

ISO 14001:2026 Transition under Global ACI: Key Dates Businesses Need to Know

Global ACI has set the requirements for transitioning to ISO 14001:2026, with completion due by 30 April 2029. This article outlines key dates, conditions for new certification, the validity of existing ISO 14001:2015 certificates and practical preparation steps for businesses.
Global ACI has set the requirements for transitioning to ISO 14001:2026, with completion due by 30 April 2029. This article outlines key dates, conditions for new certification, the validity of existing ISO 14001:2015 certificates and practical preparation steps for businesses.

Global ACI Guidelines on the ISO 9001:2026 Transition: Key Dates Businesses Need to Know

Global ACI has established the ISO 9001:2026 transition timeline: new accredited certifications must follow the 2026 edition from 31 March 2028, and existing certified organizations must complete their transition by 30 September 2029. This article explains the conditions for issuing new certificates, ISO 9001:2015 certificate validity, transition audit options and practical preparation steps for businesses.
Global ACI has established the ISO 9001:2026 transition timeline: new accredited certifications must follow the 2026 edition from 31 March 2028, and existing certified organizations must complete their transition by 30 September 2029. This article explains the conditions for issuing new certificates, ISO 9001:2015 certificate validity, transition audit options and practical preparation steps for businesses.

What is CBAM Verification and when must emissions data be verified?

CBAM verification independently assesses calculation methods, emissions data and supporting evidence at production facilities. This article explains when verification is required, how to select a suitable accredited verifier, what the process covers and how businesses should prepare and share the results with EU customers.
CBAM verification independently assesses calculation methods, emissions data and supporting evidence at production facilities. This article explains when verification is required, how to select a suitable accredited verifier, what the process covers and how businesses should prepare and share the results with EU customers.

EU Clients Request CBAM Data: What Do Businesses Need to Prepare?

When EU customers request CBAM data, businesses need to clarify the requirements, gather records from the relevant production facility and check the information before sharing it. This article explains six groups of records to prepare, with practical guidance on organising data, addressing gaps and coordinating delivery with customers.
When EU customers request CBAM data, businesses need to clarify the requirements, gather records from the relevant production facility and check the information before sharing it. This article explains six groups of records to prepare, with practical guidance on organising data, addressing gaps and coordinating delivery with customers.

CBAM: What EU Importers and Vietnamese Exporters Need to Do

Who submits the CBAM declaration, who supplies emissions data, and when must each task be completed? This article explains the roles of EU importers and Vietnamese businesses, with practical guidance on assigning tasks, coordinating deadlines, agreeing on costs and resolving data issues.
Who submits the CBAM declaration, who supplies emissions data, and when must each task be completed? This article explains the roles of EU importers and Vietnamese businesses, with practical guidance on assigning tasks, coordinating deadlines, agreeing on costs and resolving data issues.

Does CBAM Apply to Your Products? How to Check Using CN Codes

How can Vietnamese exporters determine whether their products fall within CBAM scope? This guide explains HS, CN and TARIC codes, outlines the lookup process and shows how to interpret code headings, exclusions and “ex” entries in Annex I. Practical examples and recordkeeping guidance help businesses assess applicable requirements and exemptions, and coordinate with EU customers.
How can Vietnamese exporters determine whether their products fall within CBAM scope? This guide explains HS, CN and TARIC codes, outlines the lookup process and shows how to interpret code headings, exclusions and “ex” entries in Annex I. Practical examples and recordkeeping guidance help businesses assess applicable requirements and exemptions, and coordinate with EU customers.

What is CBAM? Essential Information for Vietnamese Exporters to the EU

CBAM brings carbon costs and emissions data into trade with the EU. This article helps Vietnamese businesses understand the mechanism, identify covered goods, distinguish the responsibilities of importers and manufacturers, and prepare for key deadlines and verification requirements. It also outlines six practical steps to organise data and coordinate with EU customers.
CBAM brings carbon costs and emissions data into trade with the EU. This article helps Vietnamese businesses understand the mechanism, identify covered goods, distinguish the responsibilities of importers and manufacturers, and prepare for key deadlines and verification requirements. It also outlines six practical steps to organise data and coordinate with EU customers.

Greenhouse Gas Inventory for Businesses in Vietnam: An Eight-Step Process from Determining Regulatory Obligations to Verification Readiness

A greenhouse gas inventory is more than a compliance requirement; it helps businesses manage emissions, identify efficiency opportunities and prepare for carbon mechanisms. This article presents an eight-step process—from determining obligations and inventory boundaries to data collection, emissions calculation, reporting and verification readiness.
A greenhouse gas inventory is more than a compliance requirement; it helps businesses manage emissions, identify efficiency opportunities and prepare for carbon mechanisms. This article presents an eight-step process—from determining obligations and inventory boundaries to data collection, emissions calculation, reporting and verification readiness.

GIC Vietnam completes the accreditation assessment for Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report verification capacity

From August 17 to 19, 2026, the Bureau of Accreditation (BoA) conducted an initial assessment at GIC Vietnam regarding its capacity to provide Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory report verification services. The comprehensive assessment report dated August 19, 2026, noted no major nonconformities and recommended new accreditation for GIC Vietnam's GHG system upon the completion of the subsequent regulatory steps.
From August 17 to 19, 2026, the Bureau of Accreditation (BoA) conducted an initial assessment at GIC Vietnam regarding its capacity to provide Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory report verification services. The comprehensive assessment report dated August 19, 2026, noted no major nonconformities and recommended new accreditation for GIC Vietnam's GHG system upon the completion of the subsequent regulatory steps.

ProfilePrint Achieves ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Certification: A New Step Forward for Trustworthy AI Governance in the Food Supply Chain

ProfilePrint, a Singapore-based foodtech company, has achieved ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its Artificial Intelligence Management System, becoming one of the global pioneers certified under the world's first international standard for AI management systems.
ProfilePrint, a Singapore-based foodtech company, has achieved ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its Artificial Intelligence Management System, becoming one of the global pioneers certified under the world's first international standard for AI management systems.

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