FSC CoC Quality System Requirements

Chain of custody quality system requirements cover the company’s internal procedures, staff training and recorr-keeping. They also cover the certificate scope-the groups of products and product lines that are include in the FSC chain of custody certificate.

Companies need to :
• Have an person / position responsible for overall chain of custody for the company.
• Ensure all key personnel (employees and contractors understand their role in the chain of custody-company identifies, provides and documents necessary training for staff.
• Have documented procedures for all elements of company chain of custody.
• Keep records and reports accurate, complete and up-to-date.
• Define and maintain an up-to-date list of all product groups included in the FSC chain of custody certificate.
• Specify each product group as FSC Pure, FSC Mixed or FSC Recycled.