Forest Stewardship Council Chain of Custody Certification
What is FSC Certification?
The Forest Stewardship Council, or "FSC", provides landowners and wood products manufacturers with access to programs that promote environmental stewardship on a global basis.
To become FSC Chain of Custody (CoC) certified, a manufacturer must agree to adhere to the FSC Principles and the FSC Standards. Additionally, these businesses have agreed to submit to an annual audit of their internal procedures to maintain a chain of custody that tracks timber from its origin through delivery to their customers.
This provides consumers with the assurance that products bearing the FSC label are derived from wood harvested from sustainably managed forests according to the standards of the Forest Stewardship Council.
WPMA member benefits provide access to FSC certification programs for businesses through our partnership with the WoodNet Market Council.
FSC Certification and Re-Certification for this program
starts at $500 and is determined by number of employees.
To learn more about this program, please contact Philip Bibeau at WPMA or Sandra Morgan at WoodNet Market Council.
Steps to Participate in the WPMA FSC Certification Program
1. Join WPMA.
2. Fill out Information About FSC Business form.
3. Create your documented control system (DCS). There are five DCS forms located below. Choose the DCS form that best suits your business needs.
4. Create your Product Group Schedule.
5. Create your Wood Product Categories list.
6. Fill out your SCS Application.
7. Email your completed forms and your contact information to: Sandra Morgan or Judith Balch.
