Thai Nguyen has 13 OCOP 5-star products.

Currently, Thai Nguyen province has 202 OCOP products whose 36-month certification period has expired, the majority of which are tea products. This is the result of a review of OCOP product recognition decisions made by Thai Nguyen province in the past.

To obtain OCOP certification, businesses in Thai Nguyen must meet many criteria, especially those ensuring quality and safety.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has requested that businesses refrain from using the OCOP certification mark (star-shaped logo) on packaging and labels when circulating products in the market from the date of expiration, and will strictly penalize violations. At the same time, businesses are encouraged to proactively complete their dossiers to register for product evaluation and classification if needed.

With the aim of strengthening management, ensuring transparency and product quality, in addition to providing information on expired products, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has also published a list of products that will expire in 2026. This is a necessary measure that contributes to protecting consumer rights.

In fact, the One Commune One Product (OCOP) program has unleashed the potential and strengths of localities in terms of specialty products and rural industries, becoming a driving force for rural economic development. By the end of 2025, Thai Nguyen will have 620 products certified with OCOP ratings from 3 to 5 stars, including 10 5-star OCOP products.

By April of this year, the province had three more tea products achieving national-level 5-star OCOP certification, including: Ngoc Xuan Huong Van Tea and Tam Phuc Huong Van Tea from Huong Van Tea Cooperative (Dai Phuc commune) and Thanh Hai Tea - Premium Shrimp Bud Tea from La Bang Tea Cooperative (La Bang commune).

Thus, out of 126 5-star OCOP products nationwide, Thai Nguyen has 13 5-star OCOP products, becoming a "bright spot" in the implementation of the OCOP Program in the country.

Reviewing expired and soon-to-expire OCOP products and proposing solutions to encourage businesses to continue pursuing OCOP standards helps Thai Nguyen implement the program in depth, ensuring both quantity and quality.

Source: https://baothainguyen.vn/kinh-te/202605/thai-nguyen-co-13-san-pham-ocop-5-sao-0506d23/