Solution: FSC COC
Solution: FSC COC
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Technical Details:
- Scope: Applies to all organizations involved in the processing, manufacturing, and distribution of forest-based products, including wood and non-timber products.
- Key Standards Used:
○ FSC-STD-40-004: CoC Certification Standard, defining requirements for material handling, segregation, and traceability.
○ FSC-STD-40-005: Standard for sourcing controlled wood.
○ FSC-STD-50-001: Trademark Use Standard, ensuring correct usage of the FSC logo
Certification Procedure:
- Application Submission: Submit an application to TUV AUSTRIA, detailing the scope of the certification.
- Pre-Assessment (Optional): Conduct an optional pre-assessment to identify gaps in compliance with FSC standards.
- Documentation Review:
- ○ Review of the organization’s CoC management system.
- ○ Evaluation of procedures for material sourcing, segregation, and product labeling.
- On-Site Audit:
- ○ Verification of compliance with FSC standards through on-site inspections.
- ○ Traceability checks to ensure no mixing of certified and non-certified materials.
- Certification Decision: Based on audit findings, a certification decision is made.
- Annual Surveillance Audits: Regular audits ensure ongoing compliance with FSC standards.