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.