How the chain-of-custody mechanism is used in the in-plant environment to trace products from the forest to the end user.

By Vic Barkin

COC is also about making trademark claims. An FSC claim is defined as the documentation of a specific classification of certified product which adheres to FSC standards. There are three Product Groups from which claims are made:

• Pure: 100 percent FSC-certified virgin fiber.

• Recycled: 100 percent recycled fiber.

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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.

Forest Certification in the In-plant