Forest Certification in the In-plant
In choosing which CB to go with, it is important to note that BV, SGS and SCS are all certification companies, specializing in, among other things, ISO. Some also offer engineering, medical, or other certification and verification services.
Smartwood is unique. Of the four, it is the only CB connected with the sustainability movement. Smartwood is a program of the Rainforest Alliance. As such, when a printer gets certified through it, in addition to being able to FSC-label products, the printer is also licensed to apply the Rainforest Alliance Certified seal. From a green marketing perspective, this is huge.
- People:
- Nordstrom
Vic Nathan Barkin has more than 35 years of experience in the printing, paper and wood products industries and currently owns a consulting practice specializing in business development, workflow, and technology implementation, focusing on “Green Procurement and Production” practices. Vic is a QMS Lead Auditor certified to ISO 9001:2008 standards, is a consultant for the Rainforest Alliance as an FSC Chain of Custody and Controlled Wood senior auditor, is an FSC, SFI and PEFC lead auditor for PricewaterhouseCoopers and SGS North America, and has engaged in more than 700 site assessments and audits.
