Certifications

HOMECertifications
FSC CHAIN OF CUSTODY

FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL CHAIN OF CUSTODY CODE OF CONDUCT

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a globally recognized certification system with million hectares of forestland certified under its forest conservation standards. Consumers and societies expect businesses to be part of the solution when it comes to environmental and social issues. FSC uses a voluntary, market-based system in which business associated with productive forests and forest products are audited against principles and criteria of FSC. This performance-based standard encompass environmental, social and economic values, and are framed to ensure that the forests are managed sustainably. FSC ensures traceability of products from the forests to the point of sale with the help of the supply chain management. Products that are manufactured from responsibly harvested forests are identified with the FSC logo, which is considered the “gold standard” of forest certification by major environmental groups. The business owners depending on their operations and product can avail certifications to establish stewardship. The FSC provides certificates like: Forest Management (FM), Chain of Custody (CoC), Control Wood (CW). The FSC chain of custody certification provides a credible assurance that products which are sold with an FSC claim originate from well-managed forests, controlled sources, or reclaimed materials. Being FSC COC Certified, can help a business with improved efficiency, market access, meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and more. FSC has tailored solutions for different sectors, from furniture to pulp and paper and provide additional tools for businesses that choose to work with FSC. The validity of FSC COC certificate is 5 years followed by a Surveillance audit every 12 months. Quantum Systems offer guidance to develop and implement the FSC Code of Conduct requirements, specific to the needs of your organization. We provide Consulting, Training, Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) fill up, Internal Audits, Pre-Assessment Audits and Facilitation for the FSC (COC) Audit.

Principles

Principles of FSC Chain of Custody Certification

Compliance With Laws
& FSC Principles

Claims of Ownership

Land Use Rights & Responsibilities

Rights of
Indigenous Peoples

Community Relations

Labor Rights &
Employment Conditions

Benefits from
the Forest

Environmental
Values & Impacts

Management Plan

Monitoring &
Evaluation

Maintenance of
High Conservation
Value Forests

Management
of Plantations

benefits

Benefits of FSC Chain of Custody Certification

FSC Certification provides respected, independent verification that the company is an environmentally responsible entity.

Holding an FSC Chain of Custody (CoC) certificate entitles companies to market and sell products as “FSC Certified.”

FSC provides independent, third-party confirmation that the company’s product sources do not contain illegally harvested wood.

Being FSC ®Certified shows potential buyers that your company meets independent, respected standards.

Only FSC CoC certified operations are allowed to label products with the FSC Trademarks.

FSC Certification allows entry into markets limited to FSC Certified suppliers.

Provides International Reputation & Recognition, Branding, Credibility and Competitive Advantage

Potential increase in Business due to enhanced Customer Confidence and Satisfaction.

Increases the Company’s Business Revenue, Profitability and ROI by Reducing Costs.

service portfolio

Our Services Related to FSC Chain of Custody Certification

PRE-AUDIT GAP ASSESSMENT SERVICES

Available across all Management Systems and Standards, Pre-Audits Gap Assessments allow you to Assess your Management System's Readiness and Save your Time and Money that would otherwise be spent on Redundant Audits. A Pre-Assessment Audit is performed with the same independence and objectivity as a Certification Audit.

ADVISORY & CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Quantum Systems has established a reputation for "Building User Friendly, Efficient and Sustainable Management Systems that incorporate Industry Best Practices and that comply with the highest International Standards. Quantum System's provides a 'One-Stop-Shop' for all Social & Technical Management System Consultancy needs.

ACM SERVICES

We can help by designing a Cost-Effective Annual Compliance Maintenance (ACM) Program to suit your Company’s Individual Needs and Expectations. The ACM Services Contract Proposal is based on Parameters like Facility Size, Production Capacity, Workforce Strength, Number of Production Sites and Standards covered in the ACM Contract.

BUYERS COC AUDITS

We provide Advisory Services on Buyers COC Audits for Global Brands like Walmart, Sears, Next, Marks & Spencers, Macy’s, Kohl’s, Levis, Esprit, JC Penny, Adidas, Nike, Carrefour, Li & Fung, Coles, Amazon, ALDI, LIDL, El Corte, Kaufland, ASOS, Bata, Armani, Muller-Meyer, Costco, Nautica, Timberland, Clarks, Inditex, Woolsworth, Clarks, Bunzl, Debenhams, Superdry etc.

TRAINING & CAPACITY BUILDING SERVICES

Our Training Courses cover International and Regional Regulatory Developments, Good Manufacturing Practices, Social & Technical Management Systems Certification, Evolving Technology & Markets etc. We impart trainings on a wide spectrum of courses through different modes like Classroom Trainings, Virtual Trainings, Webinars and eLearning.