Nghe An province recognizes an additional 124 products as achieving provincial-level OCOP star ratings.

Provincial leaders visit the booth showcasing OCOP-awarded products. Photo: Thanh Phuc

On January 17, 2023, the People's Committee of Nghe An province issued Decision No. 156/QD-UBND approving the results of the evaluation and classification of products participating in the "One Commune, One Product" program of Nghe An province, phase 2 of 2022.

Accordingly, 124 products were recognized as meeting the standards.OCOP starThis is the second phase of 2022. Of these, 121 products achieved a 3-star rating and 3 products achieved a 4-star rating.

The products that achieved 4-star OCOP status and were awarded the symbolic trophy include: the spiritual eco-tourism site of Ru Gam temple and pagoda (Xuan Thanh Agricultural Service Cooperative, Yen Thanh district); Tu Phuong veal sausage and Tu Phuong sausage (Tu Phuong Food Joint Stock Company, Nghi Phu commune, Vinh city).

Products that achieve OCOP star ratings are granted certificates by the Provincial People's Committee and are allowed to use OCOP labels and trademarks, with the achieved star rating printed on the product packaging as prescribed.

Thus, after 4 years of implementing the "One Commune, One Product" (OCOP) program, with the attention and guidance of central ministries and agencies; with the high political determination of the Party committees and authorities; the decisive involvement of the entire political system from the province to the grassroots; and the support and participation of businesses and people, Nghe An now has 405 products that meet OCOP standards of 3 stars or higher. Among them, one product has the potential to achieve national 5-star status, and six products have been upgraded, ranking second nationwide.