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Readiness for FSC — Chain of Custody (CoC)

Assess how close your business is to the requirements for FSC chain of custody certification (FSC-STD-40-004).

14 questions · ~4 min

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How to answer

Choose “Yes” only when the requirement is applied in practice and there is documentation or records. “Partly” means it is done informally or not everywhere.

Management system

Has a person responsible for the chain of custody been appointed, and are there documented procedures for all the relevant requirements?

Are the staff involved in the chain of custody trained, with records kept?

Are records of purchases, sales, production, training and volumes kept for at least 5 years?

Is there a procedure for complaints and for nonconforming products?

Has a self-assessment of the FSC core labour requirements been carried out (child and forced labour, discrimination, freedom of association)?

Sourcing and product groups

Have product groups and a control system (transfer, percentage or credit) been defined?

Is your suppliers' FSC certification (validity and scope) verified in the FSC database?

Are the documents checked on receipt for the FSC claim and the certificate code?

Is segregation or identification of certified materials ensured in storage and production?

Are the requirements for Controlled Wood or recycled materials applied? If this does not apply to you, choose “Not applicable”.

Sales and labelling

Do sales documents include the correct FSC claim and your certificate code?

Is there an annual volume reconciliation (inputs and outputs per product group)?

Is the use of FSC trademarks on products and promotional material approved, and does it follow the trademark use rules?

Are outsourced activities controlled through written agreements? If this does not apply to you, choose “Not applicable”.

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