The circular, effective from July 1, regulates two entities authorised to issue C/Os: the ministry’s Agency of Foreign Trade and organisations authorised by provincial and municipal people’s committees.

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The issuance process will be conducted via the eCoSys platform at the address www.ecosys.gov.vn. The system is managed by the Department of e-Commerce and Digital Economy and integrated with the national Single Window system.

Authorised bodies must publish their procedures and provide guidance to businesses to ensure compliance with regulations.

The Agency of Foreign Trade will provide training and conduct periodic inspections to ensure smooth issuance of C/Os nationwide.

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