Today’s business environment compels organisations to consider the impact of their corporate activities and policies on society and the environment. Many consumers are seeking products that are verified to be environmentally-friendly, and those organizations able to verify the source of their wood products will possess a competitive edge in the marketplace.
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What is Chain of Custody Certification?
Chain of Custody (CoC) is the process by which certified forest products are verified to come from properly managed, sustainable sources. All organizations wishing to become CoC certified must meet the minimum requirements in product traceability, product storage and handling, invoicing, and record keeping, and have an on-site audit by an accredited third-party verifier.
There are two leading standards which promote sustainable forestry management: Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Programs (PEFC). Obtaining Chain of Custody certification to one of these standards assures the consumer that labelled products have been produced with wood or fiber sourced from a properly managed forest.
What are the key benefits of implementing Chain of Custody Certification?
- Meet customer demands for proof of environmentally-friendly products and harvesting procedures.
- Increase market potential by using sustainable products.
- Help protect and renew global forests by participating in sustainable forestry practices.
- Help conserve the Earth’s resources to ensure that future generations will enjoy the benefits of the forests.
Key Steps In Our Certification Process Are:
- Definition of certification scope;
- Pre-audit (optional): audit of your current position against the standard’s requirements;
- Internal audit;
- Certification audit (certificate issued);
- Surveillance audits to verify the continued compliance to the standard;
- Re-certification after the completion of the 5-year certificate cycle.
Why Choose Bureau Veritas?
Bureau Veritas Certification is accredited to certify CoC compliance to the two most recognised international standards; FSC Chain of Custody and PEFC Chain of Custody, allowing for substantial cost savings.
Network - 5,700 skilled auditors operating in over 100 countries offer a unique combination of international and local expertise, providing consistent services wherever our clients reside.
Expertise - Our auditors have extensive knowledge of specific industry sectors, local regulations, markets and language, that enable them to provide solutions to meet your individual needs.
Recognition - Bureau Veritas Certification is recognised by national and international accreditation bodies throughout the world.
Mark of global recognition - The Bureau Veritas Certification mark is a globally recognised symbol of your organisation’s ongoing commitment to excellence, sustainability and reliability.
Internal audits are conducted by your organisation’s personnel to examine the elements of the management system and evaluate for compliance to CoC requirements.
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