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

Washington State University

Steven Rigby, director of printing at Washington State University, decided to pursue FSC certification before anyone asked for it. Since then, however, he’s seen quite a bit of excitement generated by both his customers and his administration.

The in-plant received its FSC certificate recently. Rigby says the in-plant plans to hold educational seminars to promote the adoption of FSC-labeled products. He also plans on offering FSC-certified paper for WSU’s copier management program.

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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