FSC-CW CERTIFICATION

FSC-CW CERTIFICATION

FSC-CW (Forest Stewardship Council – Controlled Wood) certification is a certification that ensures wood products are sourced from acceptable sources that do not involve controversial practices. While not as stringent as full FSC certification, FSC-CW is designed to prevent wood from sources that do not meet FSC’s high standards from entering the supply chain.

 

  1. Key Aspects of FSC-CW Certification:

Controlled Wood Sources: Ensures that the wood does not come from unacceptable sources, such as:

  • Illegally harvested forests.
  • Forests harvested in violation of traditional and civil rights.
  • Forests where high conservation values are threatened.
  • Forests converted to plantations or non-forest use.
  • Forests with genetically modified trees.

 

  1. Risk Mitigation: Companies must conduct a risk assessment to identify and mitigate the risk of sourcing from unacceptable sources.
  2. Partial Certification: FSC-CW allows companies to mix FSC-certified wood with Controlled Wood in products, helping to increase the availability of FSC-labeled products without compromising on the integrity of the source.
  3. Third-Party Verification: Independent audits ensure that the company’s risk assessments and sourcing practices meet FSC-CW requirements.