Compliance with int’l standards key to success

Vietnamese businesses have strictly observed international standards governing the quality of their products, according to Hans Farnhammer, deputy head of the Cooperation and Development Section of the European Commission’s Delegation to Vietnam .

Speaking at a seminar organised in Hanoi on Dec 12, Farnhammer stressed the importance of the adherence to internationally-recognised standards as an effective tool for increased competitiveness.

He also suggested that, in addition to standards governing quality, Vietnamese businesses should focus their attention on the safety and security of goods throughout the export process.

Sharing this view, Doan Duy Khuong, vice chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), said that compliance with international standards is crucial to the existence and development of local businesses.

Participants at the seminar discussed a number of issues relating to quality control in international trade, the requirements of importing nations, the challenges posed by different nations’ legal systems and infrastructure and the ability of businesses to meet them.

The seminar on quality management in a competitive environment is part of the EC’s technical assistance programme supporting Vietnam ’s transition to a market economy that is being implemented between 2005 and April 2009.

Source: VNA