5 more products meet 5-star OCOP national standards

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has just approved the results of the evaluation and ranking of products of the National One Commune One Product (OCOP) Program in 2024 (Phase 2).

OCOP products are evaluated based on the OCOP criteria, including factors such as product quality, economic contribution and local cultural representation. Accordingly, 5 products from 2 enterprises have been recognized as meeting the National OCOP Product standards (5-star OCOP).

Among these, there are 3 products belonging to Bac Ha Curcumin Joint Stock Company ( Bac Kan ), including: Vicumax Limited Nano Curcumin, Vicumax Nano Curcumin and Vicumax Honey Nano Curcumin. These are all health protection food products that apply nanotechnology from turmeric to enhance absorption efficiency and provide comprehensive health protection solutions.

In addition, 2 other products that have achieved the 5-star OCOP national standard are Sapa Artichoke Mist Tea and Sapa Artichoke Soft Extract of Traphaco Sapa Company Limited ( Lao Cai ), continuing to affirm the position of the product line from the famous artichoke plant of the Lao Cai highlands.

Products of Curcumin Bac Ha Joint Stock Company (Bac Kan).

At the same time, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development also re-recognized the National OCOP Product title for three other products, including pure ground coffee of Bich Thao Coffee Cooperative (Son La) and two specialty teas, Green Tea and Black Tea of Phin Ho Tea Processing Cooperative (Ha Giang), with the recognition period taking effect from July 1, 2024.

These products are manufactured in GMP-standard factories and are closely linked to the typical medicinal material growing areas, imbued with local cultural values and contributing to job creation and income improvement for people, especially ethnic minorities.

In addition to the Certificate from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, products ranked as 5-star OCOP also have the right to use the National OCOP logo and stamp on packaging, labels and promotional materials as prescribed, helping to increase brand value and consumer trust.

The validity of the ranking results lasts for 36 months, creating opportunities for businesses and cooperatives to continue promoting their strengths and improving product quality to better meet market demand.

According to Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Tran Thanh Nam, OCOP products are not like regular products that are mass-produced in large factories with modern technology. OCOP products are products with the characteristics and advantages of each locality to serve tourists. Therefore, OCOP products must have community and local characteristics.

"OCOP products have always received special attention from Party and State leaders, and are regularly promoted to international friends. Therefore, OCOP products must not only ensure domestic criteria but also international standards.", Deputy Minister Tran Thanh Nam emphasized.