FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL (FSC) was established in 1993. It is an independent body that sets standards for the world’s forest and forestry practices. This non-profit, non-governed organization is set to find solutions to improve management practices of forest socially and economically. Various standards have been implemented on the usage of forest products to make them eco-friendly.
The main motive of
the Forest Stewardship Council is a sustainable development of the world’s
forest in three criteria i.e. Social rights, Economical rights, and ecological
rights. FSC label is the guarantee to customers that the material used is
eco-friendly and comes from a well-managed forest.
To be FSC
certified, the examination of a chain of wood (raw material) from the forest to
a customer must be checked to demonstrate its origination. This is (CoC) i.e.
Chain of Custody. Chain of
Custody Certification (CoC) verifies that the materials and
products used in the manufacturing process are genuinely manufactured from the
harvested forest at the initial level.
FSC logo on
the products indicates they are truly FSC Certified. Major environmental groups
consider the FSC logo as the “Gold Standard” of forest Certification as it
ensures the product’s traceability from the forest’s view of point. The FSC
(CoC) checks the traceability of products at every stage from processing,
manufacturing, transportation, and distribution that material is FSC certified.
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Increase their approach multiple times by
enhancing credibility
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Greater brand benefit
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Standard Increases in the market
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Reduces
the chances of being illegal, and more.
Industries in wood processing, pulp and paper, packaging, and printing can get FSC certified.
FSC certification lasts for 5 years from the date
of issue. It can be re-issued by the accredited certification body by
conducting an annual audit through surveillance.
