The company FLEXA, international producer of flexible children's furniture solutions, has invested in massive production of FSC certified wood in Russia. The company plans to follow up with investments into further processing and manufacturing of components. Read more

In collaboration with the Rainforest Alliance, NEPCon is now providing services to operations managing more than 5 million hectares of FSC certified forest in Russia. In all likelihood, that's just the beginning. Russia may become the next world champion in terms of FSC-certified forest area. Read more

Certification of the paper and printing sector in the Baltic area is taking off: Several Baltic printing houses may now offer certified publications printed on paper delivered by local certified paper merchants.  Read more

On April 2 and 3, a conference on development of certified forestry and related markets will take place in Beijing. The conference is organized by the Rainforest Alliance in collaboration with WWF China, the Chinese State Forestry Administration, the Chinese Academy of Forestry, and the Nature Conservancy.  Read more

The PEFC has launched a Global Governance review, directed by a group of international experts. The review will focus on key aims outlined in PEFC's Strategic Plan, such as the usability and efficiency of the PEFC system and its relations with stakeholders. The PEFC has more

The fourth FSC Global Paper Forum meeting takes place in Düsseldorf, Germany, in connection with the Drupa fair 2008. The event is expected to attract around 200 participants. Read more at www.writingthefuture.org

According to an analysis done by the consulting company Pira International, global FSC paper consumption will grow by 48.7% to nearly 6.5 million tonnes in 2012, while PEFC paper consumption will grow by 92.7% to almost 2 million tonnes over the same period. Download press release

New rules for the use of the FSC trademarks in promotion were introduced already in mid-2007. As from this year, it is mandatory to follow these rules. Read more

The FSC has released the second draft version of its Version 3-0 of FSC-POL-20-002 Policy for the Association with FSC, for public comment.  Read more

The Russian National Council of Forestry Certification has submitted the Russian National Forest Certification System for PEFC endorsement.  Stakeholders are invited to comment on the system until 30 March 2008.  Read more

Danish PEFC certified forest owners must be aware that  a new national PEFC forest management standard is now in force. As of 1 March 2008, operations must comply with the new standard during their next audit. Get the standard

As part of the obligatory 5-year revision, the Latvian PEFC standard is in a process of re-endorsement. Public comments are invited until 19 March 2008. Read more

NEPCon is involved in a new project which aims to support and empower Belarussian  environmental NGOs. NEPCon will assist in preparing a strategy to encourage eco-labelling schemes through promoting active consumer choice and responsible industry approaches in Belarus. Read more 

In order to meet the growing demands for certification services on the Scandinavian market, NEPCon has employed two new staff members based in Denmark. Read more

NEPCon has registered a daughter company in Lithuania, NEPCon UAB. NEPCon already has daughter companies in Estonia, Latvia, Poland, and Russia.

In a report recently launched by Greenpeace, the Rainforest Alliance program for the verification of legality receives the top grade of seven evaluated schemes. It is distinguished as the only scheme that comes close to complying with all of the Greenpeace criteria. For example, it is the only scheme 'truly developed in a balanced multi-stakeholder manner'. Go to the report