In a legal or regulatory situation custody documentation alone is not sufficient. A complete data defensibility scheme should be followed that fits the given situation. Group chain of custody certification procedures for the forest stewardship council fsc division of forestry group entity procedures june 23, 2010 revised 62012, 32015, 52016, 62017 certificate number scscoc002041. Authorization of the co to apply for and administer the fsc chain of custody certification on. Standard operating procedure 620 chain of custody procedures. The training will consist of an overview of fsc chain of custody certification and the fsc chain of custody document control system and each persons specific responsibilities. Fsc chain of custody the fsc chain of custody coc system connects responsible forest management practices and products with consumers. The wood shop consultancy provides technical expertise, promotion, and of course fsc and pefc chain of custody services for clients that source, trade, process, or are otherwise involved with wood products for a living. Fscadv40017 v11 fsc certified coc contractors fscgui20200 fsc guidelines for certification bodies part 3 e terms and definitions terms and definitions are provided in fscstd01002 fsc glossary of terms and in fscstd40004 standard for chain of custody certification. Fscstd40003 v21, fscstd40004 v30 and fscstd40005 v31. Any company involved in the processing or transformation of fsc certified products e. In order to achieve and maintain chain of custody certification, it is important that all nonconformities are resolved by their stated deadlines. Chain of custody system manual for fsc and pefc standards.
Through fsc chain of custody, companies can demonstrate their commitment to environmentally and socially responsible forest management and label their products with the fsc trademarks. The objective of this document is to provide the procedures to be followed by the nos for the definition of national eligibility criteria for group coc certification. Scs provides materials to help you better understand the fsc requirements of both the group policy fscpol40002 and the applicable chain of custody standards. Our facts and figures map provides a new way to see the growth in global forest area certified to fsc principles and criteria, as well as the global supply chain certification growth. Chain of custody coc certification fsc united kingdom. Page 1 of 38 fsc chain of custody crosswalk v30 and v21 last updated on 01 february 2017 the fsc chain of custody certification standard version 30 was published on january 1, 2017 and will become effective on april 1, 2017. Fscpol01004 policy for the association of organizations with fsc fscstd40004 fsc standard for chain of custody certification fscstd20011 accreditation standard for chain of custody evaluations e terms and definitions for the purposes of this procedure, the terms and definitions given in fscpol01004, fscstd20011 and fscstd40004. Sample fsc chain of custody procedures for traders nature. Standard guide for sample chainofcustody procedures. This standard sets out the universal requirements for fsc chain of custody certification. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about scss chain of custody program, please feel free to contact any member of our staff. All findings should be recorded on the coc internal audit report contained in appendix 3.
Fscstd20011 v40 en chain of custody evaluations 3 of 34 foreword fsc chain of custody coc certification is designed to provide a credible guarantee that all operations and sites included in the scope of a coc certificate conform to the requirements of the applicable fsc certification standards specified on the certificate. Fscstd40004 is the main standard that applies for the certification of all coc operations. The fsc chain of custody coc is the path taken by products from the forest, or in the case of recycled. Chain of custody documentation serves three main purposes.
Overview of the chain of custody certification process1. Organizations can use chainofcustody certification to. Fsc and pefc chain of custody certification coc means that an organisation may promote its fsc and pefc certified products as coming from responsibly managed forests. Chain of custody evaluations 2016 3 of 34 foreword fsc chain of custody coc certification is designed to provide a credible guarantee that all operations and sites included in the scope of a coc certificate conform to the requirements of the applicable fsc certification standards specified on the certificate. Sample fsc chain of custody procedures for traders. Document forest stewardship council fsc international. Fsc pol40002 group chain of custody coc certification fsc pro40003a list of approved national chain of custody group eligibility criteria fsc std40003 chain of custody certification of multiple sites fsc pro01005 processing appeals d terms and definitions. Chain of custody certification forest stewardship council. If youre a business hoping to enter markets that are particularly environmentally and socially aware, chain of custody certification is an essential credential.
Fsc pol01004 policy for the association of organizations with fsc fsc std40004 fsc standard for chain of custody certification fsc std20011 accreditation standard for chain of custody evaluations e terms and definitions for the purposes of this procedure, the terms and definitions given in fsc pol01004, fsc std20011 and fsc std40004. According to the scope of the organizations certificate, the standard may be combined with complementary standards. When evidence is first found on a crime scene, steps have to be taken to. Fsc chain of custody coc certification is for companies that manufacture, process or trade in timber or nontimber forest products and want to demonstrate to their customers that they use responsibly produced raw materials. The coc path begins in the forest and follows the supply chain through processing, manufacturing, and distribution. To earn fsc chain of custody certification, companies must develop and implement procedures that cover all of the elements of the relevant fsc standard. Group or multisite coc fsc std40003 chain of custody certification of multiple sites sourcing of. Fsc recycled label applies to products with fsc recycled credit or fsc recycled xx% claim. These procedures include accounting for the purchasing, inventorying, manufacturing, sale and recordkeeping of certified materials as well as establishing protocols for determining appropriate fsc.
Those who use the chain of custody standard should consult the product specific annex corresponding to the product they are trading andor processing. Multisite chain of custody certification has been developed to facilitate fsc chain of custody certification for larger companies that have a number of sites at which fundamentally the same functions, methods or procedures are carried out. Fsc chain of custody standard operating procedures c. Companies need a system of operating procedures and processes covering the requirements of fsc chain of custody certification. Space is provided to highlight the finding as either ok or.
Fsc chain of custody transfer system management system. However, certificate holders and other interested parties can also consult this document in order to learn the procedures used by certification. It also covers various administrative procedures for our national members and us, such as issuing pefc trademark licences. Chain of custody always begins with crime scene specialists, or the professionals conducting the crime scene investigation. Through the efforts of industry groups and their green building programs, such as the united states. Fsc chain of custody basic requirements if you require fsc chain of custody certification you will be evaluated by bm trada to the requirements of the fsc chain of custody standard fsc std40004 v21. This member understands that these procedures are necessary to.
Aug 14, 2011 as a result, fsc made an attempt to sort out how it wants its chain of custody to be complete by declaring, companies that take legal ownership of fsc products and produce, sell, promote or. The administrative requirements, plus communication with the. Fscstd40004 v21 fsc standard for chain of custody certification. What the chainofcustody standard does the sfi 20152019 chainofcustody standard is an accounting system that tracks forest fiber content through production and manufacturing to the end product. Use this document for inspiration to create your own companyspecific procedures.
Our chain of custody procedures will operate in accordance with the requirements of the fsc standard for chain of custody certification fscstd40004 v2 and the pefc international standard pefc st 2002. If you do not have a system, you will need to design and implement one based on the appropriate fsc standards. From the requirements that companies must meet to achieve pefc chain of custody certification, to the specific steps stakeholders must take as they develop their national forest certification system, our documents are vital to the functioning of our organization. Indiana department of natural resources division of. Sample fsc chain of custody procedures nature economy and. Fsc chain of custody 101 table of contents chain of custody certified companies chain of custody certification process fsc claims and labels. This standard sets out the universal requirements for. Fsc chain of custody coc is the path taken by forest products from the forest to the end consumer. Fsc chain of custody coc certification is designed to provide a credible guarantee that all operations and sites included in the scope of a coc certificate comply with the requirements of the applicable fsc certification standards specified on the certificate. Fsc us forest management standard 20182020 revision. Sfi 20152019 extended through december 2021 chainofcustody. Expiration date 11092016 type of audit contact person for certificate. Suppliers shall be approved prior to ordering products which claim to be from a certified fsc source and in order to.
Fsc chain of custody, leed, and certified architectural. Agreement to conform to all applicable fsc certification requirements and the documented contractual obligations, corrective action requests, and procedures of the co. Chain of custody standard ensures that the products sold by a certified supply chain actor sca are utz certified, and have been traded and handled according to the requirements set forth by utz. Organizations can use chain of custody certification to track and communicate how much of their. Individual, company or other legal entity holding a valid fsc chain of custody certificate which confirms that appropriate procedures are in place for the production, processing or trade of a specific product or that fsc certified coc contractors are used for this. The scope of this document is to provide the procedures that shall be used by certification bodies for assessing the certificate holders commitment to fsc values and occupational health and safety. Your group administrator and each participating company creates procedures that demonstrate how you track fsc products throughout operation processes. To access all our pefc international standards and guides, please visit the resources section. Fsc australia felt it would be useful for existing and future certificate holders to hear from a chain of custody specialist as well as one of our fsc retailers to gain a better understanding of the standard and how it fits into the fsc system.
As a result, fsc made an attempt to sort out how it wants its chain of custody to be complete by declaring, companies that take legal ownership of fsc products and produce, sell, promote or. These sample procedures have been designed to help you to comply with the fsc chain of custody coc standard fsc std40004 v30 by providing an example of how coc procedures may be structured. January 1, 2017 the fsc chain of custody certification standard version 30 was published on january 1, 2017 and will become effective on april 1, 2017. Group chain of custody certification procedures for fsc. Chainofcustody coc is the path taken by raw materials harvested from an fsccertified source through processing, manufacturing, distribution, and printing until it is a final product ready for sale to the end consumer. For forest stewardship council fsc chain of custody certification, see at minimum. Fsc certificate claim their products as fsccertified and use the fsc trademarks. Adam wiskind director, chain of custody certification services.
All sizes and organizational structures are possible for chain of custody certification, including singlesite, multisite, and groups of organizations, enabling certification cost optimization. Standards and guides pefc programme for the endorsement. Fsc chain of custody certification coc certification. Objective this chain of custody system manual hereafter the coc manual documents the elements of a chain of custody system compliant to both the fsc and pefc chain of. Chain of custody certification report indiana dnr secondary coc group 1 x changed since previous audit fsc chain of custody scscoc003941 fsc controlled wood scscw003941 codes are not official and cannot be used until certification has been granted by scs. Individual, company or other legal entity holding a valid fsc chain of custody certificate which confirms that appropriate procedures are in place for the production, processing or trade of a specific product or that fsc certified coc contractors are used for. Guidance documents, as the name suggests, provide additional guidance for users of some of our other standards. What the chain of custody standard does the sfi 20152019 chain of custody standard is an accounting system that tracks forest fiber content through production and manufacturing to the end product. Fsc chain of custody requirements checklist to become fsc chain of custody coc certified, companies must be audited to meet the requirements of the coc standard, fscstd40004, available on. These sample procedures have been designed to help you to comply with the fsc chain of custody coc standard fscstd40004 v30 by providing an example of how coc procedures may be structured. Scs fsc chainofcustody guidance for certification of. Fsc chain of custody basic requirements if you require fsc chain of custody certification you will be evaluated by bm trada to the requirements of the fsc chain of custody standard fscstd40004 v21. The fsc standard for multisite chain of custody certification was developed for larger companies that have a number of sites which share the same functions, methods or procedures. Forest conservation program chain of custody certification.
At each step along the supply chain, forest products are. Standard operating procedure 620 chain of custody procedures purpose the purpose of following chain of custody procedures is to maintain the quality of all samples during collection, transportation, and storage prior to analysis. Inclusion of fsc chain of custody code, fsc claim and product information. Fsc std40004 v30 chain of custody certification 3 of 31 introduction the fsc chain of custody coc is the path taken by products from the forest, or in the case of recycled. Fsc chain of custody certification allows companies to use the fsc label, giving consumers assurance about the origin of the products they buy.
Free sample fsc chain of custody coc procedures for a singlesite certificate holder using the transfer system. Fsc adv40017 v11 fsc certified coc contractors fsc gui20200 fsc guidelines for certification bodies part 3 e terms and definitions terms and definitions are provided in fsc std01002 fsc glossary of terms and in fsc std40004 standard for chain of custody certification. Fsc chain of custody certification verifies fsc certified forest products through the production chain. Our chain of custody procedures will operate in accordance with the requirements of the fsc standard for chain of custody certification fscstd40004 v2 and the pefc. The chain of custody multisite coordinator will be responsible for chain of custody training at the elko and canal flats facilities while the marketing analyst will. As the original pioneers of forest certification, we have 25 years of experience in sustainable forest management. It is a method by which companies can show their commitment to the environment and responsible forest management.
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