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Monday, 16 November 2015
Revised Requirements for Use of the FSC Trademarks by Certificate Holders now open for public consultation

Consultation (© FSC I.C.)© FSC I.C.All stakeholders are invited to comment on the first draft of the revised STD-50-001 by 31 January 2016. read more …


Wednesday, 28 October 2015
UK Government confirms FSC continues to meet Public Procurement Criteria for Timber

FSC log stack (© FSC I.C.)© FSC I.C.The UK Government’s Central Point of Expertise on Timber (CPET) has found that the FSC certification scheme continues to meet the criteria for the United Kingdom’s Timber Procurement Policy (TPP). This means UK public sector buyers and suppliers can continue to use FSC certification to meet the necessary standards for both legality and sustainability when purchasing timber. read more …


Friday, 23 October 2015
Have your say on UK forestry certification - making certification accessible for smaller woodlands

Hodgemore Woods (© FSC UK / J Hinch)© FSC UK / J HinchEvery five years, the standard against which forest management in the UK is assessed for FSC certification, the UK Woodland Assurance Standard or UKWAS, is revised. The revision process takes into account not only FSC’s international requirements, reflected in our Principles and Criteria, but also the views of the many other stakeholders in UK forests. read more …


Friday, 23 October 2015
FSC Publishes New Advice Note Regarding Pre-consumer Reclaimed Paper

FSC CoC (© FSC I.C.)© FSC I.C.FSC has published a new advice note within the FSC Directive on Chain of Custody Certification (FSC-DIR-40-004). read more …


Tuesday, 20 October 2015
FSC UK Annual Review 2014-15

FSC UK launch Annual Review 2014-15 (© FSC UK / M More)© FSC UK / M MoreAnnual Review reveals latest consumer research results and celebrates 20th anniversary. read more …


Monday, 19 October 2015
Awareness raising, Dressing green, Cakes & More!

FSC Friday NewsUK organisations celebrate FSC Friday 2015 read more …



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