ASSESSMENT OF THE STATUS OF COMMERCIAL CINNAMON PRODUCTION AREAS ACCORDING TO ORGANIC STANDARDS IN DAM HA DISTRICT, QUANG NINH PROVINCE

This study evaluates the current status and potential of cinnamon production regions in Vietnam that adhere to organic standards in Dam Ha district, Quang Ninh province. Organic cinnamon production not only enhances economic value but also contributes to environmental protection and ecological sustainability. However, the development of organic cinnamon production areas faces many challenges due to unmet standard requirements. This study aims to analyze the current status, identify challenges, and propose measures to improve the organic production system for cinnamon. The research methods include field surveys, collecting soil and water samples for analysis to evaluate heavy metal content and pesticide residues, and assessing buffer zones and cultivation management processes. The study results show that 30 soil samples from representative areas have low heavy metal content compared to Vietnamese standards (ranging from 2.15 to 34.25 mg/kg, while the maximum permissible limit is 150 mg/kg). Analysis of 15 water samples also indicated that heavy metal content and pesticide residues were within permissible limits.