| MARKET DEVELOPMENTS |
Mass launch of FSC-labeled newspapers in Denmark
As of the 1st of August, nine Danish newspapers are carrying the FSC product label. Thanks to the efforts of the Joint Procurement Organization of the Danish Press and its suppliers, all consumer-paid newspapers in Denmark are now able to choose FSC-labeling Read more
Cutting edge composite product boosted by FSC
Many suppliers to the construction industries sadly went down during the past years of financial crisis. But not Rainier Richlite® Company, producer of an exceptionally versatile composite product called Richlite. FSC certification has proven essential for the continued success of this amazing product Read more
Beefing up FSC in Argentina
To an Argentinian, beef done the “asado” (grilled) way is more than just a meal. It is part of the heart and soul of Argentinian culture. But the cherished meat may leave a bad taste in the mouth as consumers become aware of the often illegal origin of the fuelwood used to prepare the meal. A new campaign urges Argentinian consumers to ask for FSC firewood read more
FSC certification of the Latvian State Forests suspended
The Rainforest Alliance has announced suspension of the FSC certification of the Latvian State Forests (JSC “Latvijas valsts mezi”), with an area of 1.4 million hectares. Re-instatement of the certificate is pending corrective actions to address non-conformances Read more |
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| LEGALITY OF TIMBER PRODUCTS |
| EU to crack down on illegal timber trade by 2012
In early July, the EU Parliament approved legislation that bans illegal timber from entering into the EU. The rest of the EU legislative process is considered a formality, and the law is likely to come into effect in 2012. The regulation implies market advantages for certified and legally verified wood products Read more |
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| RULES & TOOLS |
FSC may soften Controlled Wood requirements for co-products
The current transitory requirements for co-products under the FSC Chain of Custody standard are due to expire by New Year. However, instead of fully implementing the Controlled Wood requirements, new draft advice from FSC permits a less stringent approach Read more
FSC transition period for chip/fiber 50% labeling threshold may soon expire
FSC has released draft advice implying major changes for companies currently operating within the transitory chain of custody requirements related to chip and fiber products. Companies will need to adjust to the normal labeling requirement of minimum 70% FSC-input in FSC-certified products Read more |
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| FROG FEATURES |
New Rainforest Alliance mark for verified companies
The Rainforest Alliance has released a new verification mark that recognizes achievements verified according to 9 different programs. For example, timber legality verification (VLO and VLC), SmartLogging certification, SmartStep forestry verification, and carbon credit projects verified by the Rainforest Alliance all provide access to the new frog mark Read more
Brazilian cocoa producers bet on frog quality
Brazilian producers of cocoa increasingly go for certification according to the standards of the Sustainable Agricultural Network (SAN), which allows the products to carry the Rainforest Alliance CertifiedTM seal. The frog seal is in growing demand, especially by importers and high-end chocolate producers Read more |
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| FOR YOUR CALENDAR |
September: Conference on legal and certified trade in China
Together with WWF, The Forest Trust (TFT) and the Chinese Academy of Forestry, the Rainforest Alliance is organizing the third annual Sustainable Forests & Markets Development Conference in Beijing, China. This key event takes place on 7-8 September Read more
November: Join training on FSC certification and auditing
Would you like to build up more skills and knowledge on FSC certification and auditing? Join NEPCon’s FSC lead auditor training course on 8-12 November 2010.The event takes place in attractive surroundings near Riga, the beautiful capital of Latvia. Register at least two months in advance and get an early registration discount! Read more |
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