Outline

• Brief background on Forest Certification and how Chain of Custody (CoC) certification is used to track products from certified forests through the supply chain.
  
  
• Presentation of the various CoC systems in existence.
  
  
• Overview of the basic requirements for a company to implement CoC control of its supply chain, and the various control systems in use.
  
  
• Introduction to the certification process;
  achieving and maintaining compliance with CoC standards.
  
  
• Knowledge of the role of recycled/reclaimed fibre, and wood products from “controlled” sources; different categories of certified material.

Objectives

• Learn the basis of what Chain of Custody certification is, and its relation to sustainable forest management.
  
  
• Understand the marketing benefits of obtaining CoC Certification, or preferring CoC-certified products, may offer to your organization.
  
  
• Gain insight into how CoC certification audits are conducted, and what may be required to prepare your organization to undergo the certification process.

Who Should Attend?

This course is highly beneficial for individuals involved in procurement and purchasing of wood products (including paper), and that have an interest in knowing the origin of the wood products their organization uses, whether internally, or for sale to customers and those who are interested in gaining CoC Certification.

For schedules, please contact your nearest SGS office.
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