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 is Required

To use the FSC label on a printed product, a printer must be certified. FSC trademark use is a tightly controlled process that involves approval from a certifying body (CB). FSC uses independent, accredited third-party organizations to carry out initial assessments, annual audits and trademark approvals. These CBs are the direct point-of-contact that printers have regarding FSC once they’re certified.

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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