A wide variety of fsc notebook options are available to you, such as promotion, gift. Forest stewardship program national standards and guidelines program purpose the purpose of the forest stewardship program is to encourage the longterm stewardship of nonindustrial private forest lands, by assisting the owners of such lands to more actively manage their forest and related resources. The fscstd40005 fsc standard for company evaluation of fsc controlled wood is designed only to allow manufacturers to avoid the categories of wood considered unacceptable to be mixed with fsc certified wood. When you see the fsc logo on a label, you can buy forest products with confidence that you are helping to ensure our forests are alive for generations to come. Fsc labels can be found on millions of products around the world from toilet rolls to your favourite book, to that milk carton in your fridge, and other food products.
Placement of the fsc label, logo, and promotional panel. Contact fsc accredited certification bodies andor small business group schemes if appropriate to request quotes. Click here for further guidance on the use of the fsc trademarks. If you are a retailer selling fsccertified products, or an organization that uses fsccertified products as part of your operations or business. Fsc pol40002 2004 group chain of custody coc certification.
A copy of the project proof with the logo is sent for approval to colorpages fsc certifier, who will verify that the correct fsc claim label is being used for. The june paperspecs webinar understanding the new fsc labels could have been called everything you wanted to know about the new fsc labels but were afraid to ask except that attendees werent afraid to ask anything. Get the fsc label on your products on product labelling. How do book publishers get fsc forest stewardship council. All companies involved in the production, manufacturing, processing, and trading of fsccertified products must obtain fsc chain of custody. Jun 29, 2010 the june paperspecs webinar understanding the new fsc labels could have been called everything you wanted to know about the new fsc labels but were afraid to ask except that attendees werent afraid to ask anything. Fsc logo use seen on thousands of product labels around the world, the fsc trademarks most recognizably the famous checkmark and tree logo are a trusted sign of. Fsc is an independent, nongovernmental, not for profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the worlds forests. This article provides an overview of the main changes that certificate holders should be aware of. If an operation complies with fsc standards, the company is issued an fsc chain of custody certificate. In order to use the fsc logo on printed documents, the document must have flowed through the fsc chain of custody from the fsccertified forest, to a paper manufacturer, merchant, and finally to a printer that has fsc chainofcustody certification.
Fsc trademark use guide for promotional licence holders. The fsc trademarks may be used in a variety of ways. In order to provide you with an initial estimate of cost and time, the certification body wil. Public consultation for the first draft of fsc conversion remedy procedure this public consultation is open between 1 april and 31 may 2020 and will be used to collect stakeholders feedback on a series of questions regarding the proposals in the fsc conversion remedy procedure version 10 draft 10. Your printer will secure approval and artwork for the fsc label. But what is fsc certified paper, and what are the benefits. Fsc guidelines for certification bodies fsc std40003 v10 standard for multisite certification of chain of custody operations. The certification body inspects the operation to ensure that controls are in place to identify eligible sources for the specified product range and to prevent certified and recycled material from mixing with material from unacceptable sources.
If you are a retailer selling fsc certified products, or an organization that uses fsc certified products as part of your operations or business. This standard applies to fsc members who are registered as life insurers by apra as defined in this standard andor have a subsidiary that is such a registered life insurance company. Factsheets for book publishers are available to download below. Fsc forest management certification confirms that a specific area of forest is being managed in line with the fsc principles and criteria. The financial services council fsc is a leading peak body which sets mandatory standards and develops policy for more than 100 member companies in australias largest industry sector, financial services. Displaying the fsc logo can have a marked effect on purchasing decisions. The forest stewardship council fsc is an international nonprofit, multistakeholder organization established in 1993 to promote responsible management of the worlds forests.
Forest stewardship council certification gives customers the option to choose forest products like paper and wood that have been sourced in an environmentallyfriendly, socially responsible and economically viable manner. Dear fsc international members, as you may know, the revamped fsc international members portal was launched at the end of 2019. The forest stewardship council fsc, is a nonprofit organization that sets certain high standards to make sure that forestry is practiced in an environmentally responsible and socially beneficial manner. Fsc logo allows consumers to identify, purchase, and use timber and. Therefore it is essential that they are used correctly, do not misguide customers and. What does it mean when a product, like decking or outdoor patio furniture, is referred to or labeled as fsc certified. This third party inspects the clients inventory system to trace the wood to an fsc certified forest and evaluate its processing. The history and evolution of asi accreditation for fsc. The financial services council fsc is a leading peak body which sets mandatory standards and develops policy for more than 100 member companies in.
Further, when fsc certification is specified as the only differentiator e. One of the portals most essential tools, the motions platform, opened on january 2020, ready to receive submissions. New leaf products qualify for the fsc recycled label. The fsc ecosystem service procedure has helped arauco to verify its positive impacts on ecotourism services. First complete book printed on fsc certified paper. Forest stewardship program national standards and guidelines. Completed module two guidelines for the correct use of trademark and logo regulations, including the fsc online course approx. The most common and widely recognised trademark use is a label on fsc certified products demonstrating that a specific product came from a responsibly managed forest. Following are the approved logos which in most cases can be placed on the back side of printed. Products that have a fsclogo give consumers a guarantee that no illegal or. To achieve fsc forest management certification, the forest manager or owner contracts with an fsc accredited certification body or joins a forest management group.
Fsc forest management certification forest products. The name forest stewardship council registered number 897, the acronym fsc registered number 895 and the fsc logo registered number 901 are all registered trademarks which may not be used without prior authorization. Using the fsc logo supposedly signifies that the product comes from responsible sourcesenvironmentally appropriate. This standard allows companies to greatly reduce the risk that they are trading in wood from unacceptable sources. For a product to display the fsc label, its entire supply chain must hold fsc chain of custody certification.
The fsc does this by setting standards on forest products, along with certifying and labeling them as ecofriendly. The forest stewardship council sets standards for forest products, independently certifies that these standards. Operations that have been independently verified for fsc chain of custody certification are eligible to label their products with the fsc logo. Major failure to comply with the standard will normally disqualify the. Decoration wall shelves photo frames plant hangers books. As a result, it is therefore the one most often abused, sometimes deliberately and sometimes out of ignorance or confusion, as the rules for fsc labeling are very complex and change regularly. Misuse of the fsc logo wood floor business magazine. Fsc pro40003 development of national group chain of custody eligibility criteria fsc normative documents superseded and replaced by this standard. Fsc logo use seen on thousands of product labels around the world, the fsc trademarks most recognizably the famous checkmark and tree logo are a trusted sign of responsible use of the planets forest resources.
Guidance on implementation, annex i, annex ib and annex iia fscgui30001a fsc approved derogations for the use of highly hazardous pesticides in. Asi is a critical element in fsc credibility worldwide. The fsc mixed sources label allows manufacturing companies to mix fsc certified. You can also choose from 80 sheets, 40 sheets fsc notebook, as well as from composition book, diary, and organizerplanner fsc notebook, and whether fsc notebook is hardcover, or printed. Use the logo please note fsc australia handles trademark service for new zealand.
Fsc forest stewardship council log in fsc worldwide. The fsc trademarks enable consumers to choose products that support forest conservation, offer social benefits, and enable the market to provide an incentive for better forest management. Consequences of pesticides listed as highly hazardous the listing of a pesticide as highly hazardous does not mean that the pesticide cannot be used under any circumstances. Fsc controlled wood clarifies requirements for the noncertified part in fsc mixed products and helps fsc chain of custody certified companies avoid unacceptable sources of wood. Photo book papers highest quality sustainable paper milk. From a customer perspective, the fsc label represents a promise that is being made to them.
Fsc works to be recognised as the global centre of excellence in the development of international standards for forest certification. Council standards, our fsc license code is look for the fsctm label on our. Climatecalc is a tool based on the european graphic standard for carbon. She invites her viewers to look for the fsc logo on productsknowing that these products were produced with sustainable management practices that will help to keep our forests thriving for future generations. Brand guidelines thirdparty certification introduction thirdparty certification page 1 to promote our support of these thirdparty certification programs it is encouraged to use the appropriate logos on all external promotional materials. Guest speaker monika patel, fsc canadas program officer served up answers to your biggest concerns about the new labeling standards and graphic formats. In addition, fsccertified paper is now available in all us markets. Based on these standards, fsc provides a system for certification for. In addition, fsc sets standards for the accreditation of conformity assessment bodies also known as certification bodies that certify compliance with fscs standards.
Few fsc members know the full history of accreditation as part of our system, or the role that asi has played in strengthening it. The course also allows you to understand and interpret the 10 principles and 56 criteria of fsc forest management and their local adaptation, and to interpret the requirements for qualifying as a high conservation value forest. In a 2017 survey, 54% of respondents reported recognising the fsc logo. Chain of custody standards are the mechanism fsc has to ensure that promise is delivered. Fsc policies and standards aim to make the greatest possible contribution to forest stewardship worldwide. In this article, i explain how an fsc supply chain works, and what you must do to use the prestigious fsc logo on your product or packaging. The initials fsc the name forest stewardship council the checkmarkandtree logo figure. The fsc trademarks enable consumers to choose products that support forest conservation, offer social benefits, and enable the market to. Together we are fsc er fscs ambitiose platform for formidling af fsc og verdensmal i global kontekst. November 2009 fsc australias public fund registered, allowing taxdeductable donations to be made.
Planning to import wood products or packaging carrying the fsc forest stewardship council from china, vietnam or elsewhere in asia. Its purpose is to encourage high standards in the collection of life insurance data, as outlined by apra and the asic claims data collection process. The global forestry company has managed to protect a severely threatened forest while ensuring it benefits the local, scientific, and educational communities. Use of the logo requires the participation of an fsc certified printer. In either case, the forest is audited to fsc s forest. Fscs tick tree logo is used to indicate that products are certified under the fsc system. Trademark quick guide for certificate holders nepcon.
The fsc forest stewardship council logo is probably the most well known green mark in the wood industry. Xx company is certified according to the forest stewardship. The fsc trademarks provide a guarantee to consumers that the products they buy come from responsible sources. Completed module one background to fsc and coc certification approx. Fsc standards for certification fsc certification is granted when a forest, timber and wood meets fsc standards. Forest stewardship council fsc fsc is an independent, nongovernmental, notforprofit organization established to promote the responsible management of the worlds forests. All fsc policies, standards, procedures, directives and advice notes can be downloaded from the fsc international document centre. Jan 25, 2017 fsc has published a revised version of its chain of custody coc certification standard fsc std40004 v30, after more than two years of development and several public consultations. Pefc programme for the endorsement of forest certification. Operations that have been independently verified for fsc chain of custody certification are eligible to. Who needs to comply with the trademark standard fscstd50001 v12 trademark. From now on this replaces the old certificate search. Requirements for use of the fsc trademarks by certificate holders. All companies involved in the production, manufacturing, processing, and trading of fsccertified products must obtain fsc chain of custody certification in order to label products as fsccertified.
As we mentioned earlier, companies that qualify for this certification can brand their products with the fsc logo so that consumers can be sure of its origin. A copy of the project proof with the logo is sent for approval to colorpages fsc certifier, who will verify that the correct fsc claim label is being used for the project, and that all standards are met. Finch paper holds a chain of custody license, fsc c020054, and a forest management license, fsc c012725. October 2006 fsc controlled wood standards come into force. The american youtuber shows her trip to a sustainable tree farm fsc certification on paper products. Fsc was founded in 1993 in response to concerns about deforestation. Colorpage achieves forest stewardship council certification. Fsccertified paper incorporates a unique furnish component that truly promotes environmental and social benefits. We have updated the look and feel of the public search. Certificates highquality book production livonia print. Logo climate partner logo efqm committed to excellence logo fsc forest stewardship. Book and claim this model is based on the use of tradable certificates that can. This is the one stop for inquiries about certificates and their status.
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