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

Certification Basics

Applicant organizations for certification are assessed by the CB. The organization must have a written Documented Control System (DCS) describing how they will implement the requirements (an outline from the CB is provided to make this easier). The procedures outline seven basic sections which consist of: purchasing and receiving; production; shipping and sales; labeling and trademark use; outsourcing; training; and record-keeping.

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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