FSC Chain of Custody

FSC Chain of Custody

The FSC chain of custody (CoC) system connects responsible forest management practices and products with consumer. Throught FSC chain of custody, companies can demonstrate their commitment and label their products with the FSC trademarks.
FSC chain of custody certification is for companies that process, transform or trade FSC certified forest products. It enables companies to :

• Identify and control their sources of FSC certified and reclaimed / recycled material;
• Show their customert hat they meet FSC requirements for the control of non-FSC certified wood and fiber;
• Use the FSC trademarks and labels to promote their products in the marketplace.

FSC chain of custody certification can also be used to demonstrate compliance with some goverment or private procurement policies and specification such as the EU Ecolabel scheme for furniture, or the U.S Green Building Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system.

A tecnical guide for forest product manufacturers and suppliers
This guide is for companies seeking technical information on FSC chain of custody certification. It presents key concepts and technical requirements from the FSC chain of custody standart for forest product manufacturers and suppliers (FSC-STD-40-004).

Companies interested in becoming FSC certified should contact one FSC’s accredited certification bodies for the full requirements and details on the certification process. Certification body contact details are available at www.fsc.org.