What is FSC "certification"?

FSC accredited, independent, “third-party” certification bodies or “certifiers” certify forests. They assess forest management using the FSC principles, criteria, and standards, each certifier uses their own evaluative process. This allows FSC to remain outside of the assessment process, and supports the integrity of the standard, and of the FSC system. Certifiers evaluate both forest management activities (forest certification) and tracking of forest products (chain-of-custody certification). There are 12 FSC-accredited certifiers around the globe.

For those companies who manufacture or trade certified products, a different form of certification applies. Again, to assure the credibility of claims on products, it is important to track materials as they leave the forest and become products down stream. This “chain of custody”(COC) certification process is quite simple. Like any inventory control system, COC allows products to be segregated and identified as having come from a particular source—in this case, an FSC-certified forest.
FSC’s model of certification allows products that flow from certified forests to enter the marketplace with a credential that is unique. Any FSC labeled product can be traced back to a certified source. This aspect of the system is the basis for any credible certification system and is the link between consumer preference and responsible, on the ground forest management.

Formwell Product Manufacturing Sdn Bhd is a Malaysian based company manufacturing office furniture and it components. Formwell is one of the few furniture component manufacturer who specialized in post forming, soft forming and edge banding. Main materials use for production is chipped board, and their components are build into product such as kitchen cabinet, bathroom furniture, hospital or laboratory furniture as well as open plan office systems. Being a FSC certified company it demonstrate Formwell management team another landmark in the company commitment to sustainability.

To find out more about FSC, please email us at info@dqs.com.my