Chương I Thông tư 21/2021/TT-BNNPTNT phân loại doanh nghiệp chế biến và xuất khẩu gỗ : Quy định chung

Chapter I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope

This Circular provides specific provisions on classification of timber processing and exporting enterprises (hereinafter referred to as “enterprise classification”).

Article 2. Regulated entities

This Circular applies to enterprises that concurrently carryout processing and exporting of timber (hereinafter referred to as "enterprises"); organizations and individuals that have their activities related to the contents specified in Article 1 of this Circular.

Article 3. Rules for enterprise classification

1. The enterprise classification must ensure openness, transparency, proper jurisdiction, and compliance with procedures laid down in the Government’s Decree No. 102/2020/ND-CP dated September 01, 2020 prescribing Vietnam Timber Legality Assurance System (VNTLAS) (hereinafter referred to as “Decree No. 102/2020/ND-CP”) and this Circular.

2. Enterprises shall provide documents proving their satisfaction of enterprise classification criteria and assume responsibility for the provided documents. Receiving authorities shall examine and verify if any information provided by enterprises is suspect, and take actions against violations (if any) in accordance with regulations of law.