The Interim National Standard (INS) of Sri Lanka has been adapted at the national level to reflect the diverse legal, social, and geographical conditions of forests and plantations in Sri Lanka and will become effective on 1 August 2021. The standard can be used for both state and private sector organizations working in natural forests … Continue reading FSC Publishes the Interim National Standard of Sri Lanka
FSC x Lenzing Webinars
FSC Asia Pacific recently ran a series of three webinars across the region in conjunction with Lenzing AG, the global cellulose and fibre producer, focusing on bringing sustainability to the textiles industry. These webinars presented another opportunity for Lenzing and FSC to work together to deepen understanding of the value and benefits provided by the … Continue reading FSC x Lenzing Webinars
Preliminary Results of Transaction Verification in Mangifera and Dalbergia Supply Chains
Recently, FSC mandated Assurance Service International (ASI) to conduct a preliminary analysis of transaction data from 2019, collected from 553 certificate holders through certification bodies. The analysis of over 2,000 sales and purchases transactions revealed several supply chains, representing a wide range of different product types. The preliminary analysis concluded that Mangifera supply chains pose a … Continue reading Preliminary Results of Transaction Verification in Mangifera and Dalbergia Supply Chains
FSC Roundtable with Tetra Pak and WWF Thailand Explores Food Packaging and Sustainability
Prasnee Tipraqsa, FSC’s Project Coordinator Greater Mekong (Thailand), recently attended a media roundtable with Tetra Pak, the processing and packaging solutions company, and WWF Thailand. The panellists discussed how future food packaging can help address pressing priorities for people and the planet. While food packaging plays a critical role in feeding the world, it also … Continue reading FSC Roundtable with Tetra Pak and WWF Thailand Explores Food Packaging and Sustainability
Transaction Verification in the Asia Wood Pellet Supply Chain
FSC has introduced transaction verification for wood pellets covering the major producer and consumer markets in Asia. Selected certificate holders in Asia are now required to participate in transaction verification for FSC wood pellets (W3.6 wood pellets) and all related transactions for the year 2020 (from 1st January to 31st December 2020). Companies will be … Continue reading Transaction Verification in the Asia Wood Pellet Supply Chain
Contribute your perspective on High Value Forests!
FSC International, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH), the French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD), the University of Liège and Biotope are interested to hear your perspectives and opinions on their collaboration plan for a global discussion on High Value Forests. We invite FSC members, stakeholders and staff to fill the … Continue reading Contribute your perspective on High Value Forests!
FSC Blocks Organisations With False Claims in Bamboo Supply Chain
In a recent review, FSC has uncovered several companies deliberately carried false claims and were terminated in the bamboo supply chain transaction verification, but came back with new certificates. Considering the substantial integrity risks exposed, FSC has decided to terminate and block the companies from certification for the foreseeable future. FSC has terminated and blocked the … Continue reading FSC Blocks Organisations With False Claims in Bamboo Supply Chain
Animating the New Indonesia NFSS
The recent launch of Indonesia’s National Forest Stewardship Standard (NFSS) is a symbol of FSC’s efforts to encourage and expand sustainable forest management in this country renowned for its rich tropical forests. The standard was developed in a multi-stakeholder manner and was specifically adapted to Indonesia’s unique forest management conditions, taking into account economic, environmental … Continue reading Animating the New Indonesia NFSS
China Forest Verifies Positive Impacts through New FSC Procedure
FSC’s Ecosystem Services Procedure confirms the positive environmental impacts of 16,300 ha of forest in southeast China A small village inside Shunchang forest farm Shunchang, a state-owned forest farm located in China’s southeast, recently becomes the first forest farm in China to adopt the Forest Stewardship Council’s Ecosystem Services Procedure to verify its positive impacts … Continue reading China Forest Verifies Positive Impacts through New FSC Procedure
Action Taken on Potential Fraud in Plywood Supply Chains
FSC has suspended and terminated several FSC certificates in the plywood supply chain. This move comes after systematic violations of FSC certification requirements were uncovered in an extensive investigation by ASI and FSC into plywood supply chains using tropical face veneers. The violations were made by companies that were trading non-certified plywood products as certified. … Continue reading Action Taken on Potential Fraud in Plywood Supply Chains
