| Certification-Related
Organizations
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Forest
Stewardship Council (FSC)
The FSC is an international body that accredits certification
organizations in order to guarantee the authenticity of
their claims. The goal of the FSC is to promote environmentally
responsible, socially beneficial and economically viable
management of the world's forests, by establishing a worldwide
standard of recognized and respected Principles of Forest
Management. |
Forest
Stewardship Council US
The US branch of the FSC is charged with implementing
the FSC mission in the US and overseeing the development
of regional standards in this country. |
Scientific
Certification Systems
SCS developed its Forest Conservation Program in 1991
and has since emerged as a leading certifier of forest
management operations and wood product manufacturers.
In 1996, the Forest Stewardship Council accredited SCS
as a certification body, enabling it to evaluate forests
according to the FSC Principles and Criteria for Forest
Stewardship. Through a well-developed network of regional
representatives and contractors, SCS offers timely and
cost-effective certification services around the world.
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Rainforest
Alliance/SmartWood Program
The Rainforest Alliance is a not-for-profit organization
dedicated to preserving the world's rainforests. They
administer the SmartWood program, a forest certification
program that operates internationally and is accredited
by the FSC. In the US, certifications are performed by
regional affiliates that together form the SmartWood Network.
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SGS
SGS is the largest FSC-accredited certifier in Europe. |
