Vietnam Fruit and Vegetables Association
Vietnam Fruit and Vegetables Association (VINAFRUIT) was established in March 2001 in Vietnam, is a socio-professional organization, bringing together businesses, organizations and public Vietnamese people operating in the field of fruit and vegetable production, processing and trading in accordance with Vietnamese law, voluntarily established, for the purpose of gathering and uniting members, and protecting their legitimate rights and interests. members, supporting each other to operate effectively, contributing to the country’s socio-economic development.
As of July 2019, the Association has nearly 90 members including businesses and organizations specializing in production, processing, export, wholesale and retail business, research, consulting and services related to the fruit and vegetable industry. .
The Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association is a member of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).
Legal position, headquarters
The Association has its own legal status, seal and account; operates in accordance with Vietnamese law and the Association’s Charter approved by the Minister of Home Affairs.
The head office of the Association is located in Ho Chi Minh City.
Scope, field of activity
The Association operates nationwide, in the field of fruit and vegetable production, processing and trading in the territory of Vietnam in accordance with Vietnamese law.
The Association is under the state management of the Ministry of Home Affairs; the management of ministries and branches related to the branches and fields of operation of the Association according to the provisions of law.
Principles of organization and operation of the Association
Voluntary, self-governing.
Democracy, equality, openness, transparency.
Self-financed operating expenses.
Not for profit.
Comply with the Constitution, laws and the Charter of the Association.
Powers of the Association
Propagate the principles and operational goals of the Association.
Representing members in internal and external relations related to the functions and duties of the Association.
Protecting the legitimate rights and interests of members in accordance with the Association’s principles and purposes as prescribed by law.
Participating in programs, projects, research topics, consulting, criticism and social assessment at the request of state agencies; providing public services on issues in the field of activities of the Association, organizing vocational training and vocational training in accordance with the law.
To give opinions on draft legal documents related to the activities of the Association in accordance with the law. To propose to the competent state agency on issues related to the development of the Association and the field the Association operates in accordance with the law. To organize training, retraining and other service activities as prescribed by law.
Coordinate with relevant agencies and organizations to perform the Association’s tasks in accordance with law.
Establish a legal entity under the Association according to the provisions of law.
To raise funds for the Association on the basis of membership fees and revenues from business and service activities as prescribed by law to cover operating expenses.
To receive legal funding sources from domestic and foreign organizations and individuals according to the provisions of law. To receive financial support from the State to perform the tasks assigned by the State.
Commendation and reward according to the provisions of law to the Association’s members who have made achievements in activities to develop the industry, the field of fruit and vegetable production, processing and trading and well implemented the Association’s Charter.
To join international organizations in the field of the Association’s activities and to sign and implement international cooperation agreements in accordance with the law and after obtaining the consensus of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. relevant agencies on joining the respective international organizations, signing and implementing international agreements.
Mission of the Association
Comply with the provisions of the law related to the organization and operation of the Association. The Association is organized and operates in accordance with the Association’s Charter approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Not to take advantage of the Association’s activities to harm national security, social order, morality, fine customs and traditions of the nation, and legitimate rights and interests of individuals and organizations. .
Gather and unite members; organize and coordinate activities among members for the common interests of the Association; strictly implement the principles and purposes of the Association in order to participate in the development of fields related to the Association’s activities, contributing to the construction and development of the country.
Disseminating and fostering knowledge for members, guiding members to comply with the laws, regimes and policies of the State and the Association’s Charter, regulations and regulations; Organizing seminars on production, processing and trading techniques of vegetables and fruits. Training classes, training, consulting on profession, science – technology, new management methods, skills and professional techniques for members within the scope and field of operation of the Association as prescribed by the Association’s regulations. under the law.
Representing members to participate in and make recommendations to competent authorities on guidelines and policies related to the Association’s field of operation in accordance with law; participate in consultancy, criticism, information exchange, capacity building training, and service provision in the fields of fruit and vegetable production, processing and trading.
Mediation of disputes, settlement of complaints and denunciations within the Association in accordance with the law.
Expand cooperation with international organizations in accordance with the law in order to take advantage of conditions to develop the fruit and vegetable production, processing and trading sectors and fields.
Develop and promulgate working regulations and codes of professional ethics in the Association’s activities.
Publish publications (if any) of the Association in accordance with the law.
Manage and use the Association’s funds in accordance with the provisions of law.
Perform other duties as required by the competent authority.
( Source: extract from the draft of the amended and supplemented charter )
