- System updates
In the future, FSC chain of custody (CoC) certificate holders at all levels of the supply chain will use the Online Claims Platform (OCP) when trading certified products and wishing to make an FSC claim.
- Market news
On Monday 6 August 2012, a three-year investigation of Gibson Guitar Corp.under the US Lacey Act regarding imports of allegedly illegal ebony and rosewood from Madagascar came to an end, as the company reached settlement with the US Department of Justice.
- Feature
When Kim Carstensen takes over from Andre de Freitas as FSC Director General in October 2012, he will lead the most widely supported forest certification scheme in the world.
- System updates
FSC has launched a public consultation this month to collect feedback from stakeholders on a Discussion Paper that explores how its system could be adapted to include contractors and ultimately boost certification among smallholders.
- Market news
FSC UK is running a photo competition and is inviting you to submit photos of your FSC-inspired products, species or moments. Open to individuals and businesses in the UK, you have until 31 August 2012 to submit your images.
- Feature
Those who seek to raise their fortunes based on forest crime may not find their chosen career quite as convenient and fruitful in future as they have been accustomed to.
- Preferred by Nature news
- Press releases
Businesses in the UK and Ireland have less than eight months to prepare for the new EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), which will prohibit the placing of illegal timber products onto the EU market in an effort to tackle the illegal timber trade.
- Market news
TV remains one of the most powerful ways of spreading your message, and now FSC has an ally in Brazilian TV: The host of the popular music show entitled “Señor Brazil” Rolando Boldrin has pioneered the world’s first FSC certification of a set for a TV show.
- Market news
Many enterprises trading in wood or paper products are about to enter purchase agreements with suppliers located outside of the EU.
- Market news
The London Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has achieved dual FSC and PEFC certification for the Olympic Park construction project.
- Market news
CIMAL/IMR – a Santa Cruz, Bolivia based company known for its high-end FSC certified outdoor furniture - launches FSC certified Chiquitano Charcoal in Bolivian stores.
- System updates
FSC is planning to phase out the use of minor non-certified components.
- System updates
FSC has today released a report exploring the assurance offered by the PEFC certification scheme in relation to FSC's Controlled Wood requirements.
- Market news
It has become relatively commonplace for businesses to voluntarily disclose descriptive information about what they are doing to ensure environmental sustainability in their operations via their sustainability reports. However, a new trend is emerging among the corporate sector to…
- Market news
Over 200 million FSC-labelled cartons of the J7 juice brand will reach the Russian marketplace this year.
- Press releases
Rainforest Alliance and NEPCon have developed a training course focusing on FSCTM auditing and offering comprehensive insight into the inner workings of the FSC system whilst also providing formal lead auditor training. The training has been developed to benefit a wide range…
- System updates
The FSC membership has approved the revised Principles and Criteria – the backbone for all national and regional FSC forest management standards across the globe – with unprecedented support by social members.
- Market news
Organised by FSC-International and FSC-Germany, the 5th International FSC Global Paper Forum will take place on 3-4 May during the trade fair Drupa12 in Düsseldorf, Germany.
- System updates
A new online platform, anticipated for full launch in mid-2012, is being phased in country by country.
- Feature
In recent years, a number of initiatives have been launched to address the problem of illegal logging, such as the EU FLEGT program addressing forest governance in tropical countries and initiatives in the US, EU and Australia to make possession or trade in illegal timber products in…