FSC Forest Certification Audit Process

So far, there are many FSC forest certification systems around the world. The certification procedures are not exactly the same under different systems, but the main steps are the same, namely application, inspection (or audit), decision making and certificate issuance.

Forest management units must conduct self-assessment before applying for FSC forest certification to prepare for formal certification. The FSC forest certification audit procedure steps are:

1. Evaluate the necessity of FSC forest certification. Forest management units should confirm whether it is necessary for them to carry out certification, that is, whether certification will bring benefits to business operations, such as whether certification will improve the market competitiveness of products, and whether the benefits of certification will exceed the costs of certification.

2. Choose the right certification certificate and certification body. Forest management units should decide which certification system to choose based on the demand of consumers or the market for a certain certification certificate.

3. Conduct internal assessment. Before formal certification, forest management units should conduct an internal preliminary assessment, including the selection of certification standards, the interpretation of standards under local conditions, and the use of standards to evaluate corporate operations to determine the extent to which the unit meets certification requirements.

4. Improve and perfect forest management to achieve good forest management. After internal evaluation, forest management units should improve the deficiencies in forest management, such as setting clear management goals and taking practical implementation steps.

After the above FSC forest certification audit procedures are completed, the forest management unit can formally apply for certification. Generally speaking, FSC forest certification is carried out according to the following flowchart. In each link, the certification body and the forest manager bear corresponding responsibilities.

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