Forest Certification in the In-plant
Trademark approvals must be requested on each unique layout. Smartwood averages about four hours from the time they receive a PDF of the layout to the time it’s approved. Repeat layouts (templates) can be self-approved with permission from the CB.
Your Triple Bottom Line
To the uninitiated that may sound like a lot, but really, it’s all about preparation and having a good system set up from the start. Yes, there is a bit to grasp and understand, but you won’t go it alone. Again, I speak from experience with Smartwood. They are extremely helpful in answering any questions you may have as you go through the certification process.
- 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.
