FSC forest certification profile

FSC Forest Certification, also known as Wood Certification, is a tool that uses market mechanisms to promote sustainable forest management and achieve ecological, social and economic goals.
FSC Forest Certification includes Forest Management (FM) and Chain of Custody (COC). The forest management certification, also known as forest sustainable management certification or FSC forest certification, it is for forest management units, by an independent third-party FSC forest certification bodies in accordance with the established forest management standards, in accordance with generally accepted principles and standards, Forest management performance audit to prove that it meets the requirements of sustainable management process. Chain of custody certification is the production process for all wood processing operations, from log shipping to processing and distribution through the entire chain to ensure that the final product is derived from certified, well-managed forests. After passing the certification, the enterprise has the right to indicate the name and trademark of the certification system on its products, that is, the label of the certification of forest products.
In the past 20 years, mankind's rampant deforestation and poor management of forests have caused a large area recession. As a result, the global forest resources are scarce, the ecological environment is worsening and the space on which mankind depends is seriously threatened. It is generally accepted that the root cause of the forest problems is policy mistakes, market failures and unsound institutions. The international community, governments and non-governmental environmental protection organizations have expressed great concern and taken a series of actions, but the effect is not obvious.
It is generally accepted that the root cause of the forest problems is policy mistakes, market failures and unsound institutions. The international community, governments and non-governmental environmental protection organizations have expressed great concern and taken a series of actions: & nbsp;
(1) National policy reform. Some countries have formulated and implemented the basic policy of transition to sustainable forest management, tackling the problems existing in forestry, giving priority to developing forestry and protecting the environment.
(2) International Intergovernmental Process. Through international intergovernmental processes, the sustainable development of forestry at the national level is encouraged and promoted.

FSC (COC) certification system requirements

The purpose of the FSC (COC) certification is to ensure that the raw materials used for the production of the labeled product are certified and FSC certified forests. The FSC (COC) process must be fulfilled at all key points, such as when ownership of the product is transferred or the product is significantly affected by the manufacturing process. Organizations involved in FSC (COC) certification need to create a system that includes the following elements:
A. Organization and training
B. Procurement
C. Product Identification and Traceability
D. Process Control
E. Handling, storage, packaging and shipping
F. Record
A. Organization and Training
Organizations need to appoint a management representative who has the authority and responsibility to ensure the implementation and maintenance of the COC system. All staff involved in the implementation of this certification program must be qualified to work on the basis of appropriate education, training and practice. Staff training, practice records must be maintained within the appropriate operating range.
B. Procurement
The audited company must have the program documentation for the material procured so that the source of the material can be easily identified.
C. Product Identification and Traceability
An enterprise shall maintain a program file of a specific source, shipment, bill of lading, or other type of product identified. Each batch / product must have a unique identification record.
D. Process Control
The audited establishment shall identify all production processes involving the processing of wood products that originated from materials approved by the recognized forest. Businesses must ensure that COC-certified products are manufactured and processed only after the raw materials have been certified as certified forest. And establish procedures to control these efforts.
E. Handling, storage, packaging and shipping
The audited business records and maintains the program documentation for product handling, storage, packaging and shipping. Where necessary, secure storage areas shall be provided to prevent the mixing of approved materials with materials from other sources. Label design shall be in accordance with FSC guidelines.
F. Record
The audited entity shall establish, implement and maintain the program documents for identifying, collecting, indexing, populating, storing, maintaining and disposing of the record of its major activities according to the scope of operation. Product records must be clearly understood. Records must be comprehensive to trace the origin of wood and wood products.