What do the FSC labels mean?
The Basics of FSC Labels The FSC label is a stamp given to specific products by the Forest Stewardship Council, indicating the materials used in production are recyclable and sustainably sourced. The symbol also signals that the product passes the council’s high environmental and social standards.
What is FSC ™?
A Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC) accredited Forest Management certification from SGS assures buyers that timber has come from a forest which has been evaluated and certified as being managed according to the correct social, economic and environmental standards.
Can I use FSC logo?
The trademark licence can only be used to promote FSC labelled products. All FSC labels must be applied by a Chain of Custody certificate holder. However, you may request that your supplier labels the product. This will require approval from their certification body.
What does FSC mean in plywood?
Forest Stewardship Council
FSC®-Certified Wood Green Building Standards Plywood Columbia Forest Products is no stranger to the leading forest certification program in the global marketplace today – the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC).
Is FSC wood sustainable?
When it comes to forest-based products, FSC certification is the sustainable choice you can trust to deliver better outcomes for forests, people and markets – today and for future generations. FSC is the certification of choice for thousands of businesses worldwide.
Are FSC products recyclable?
The FSC Mixed Sources and FSC Recycled labels are the two that allow for post-consumer recycling. In these products, wood from FSC certified forests can be mixed with FSC certified recycled material and wood products from controlled sources.
What font does FSC use?
Arial unicode mS
10.3 The font used for labels is Arial unicode mS. 10.4 FSC labels may be used in portrait or landscape versions. 10.5 minimum size for the portrait label is 17mm in width. 10.6 minimum size for the landscape label is 12mm in height.
What are the FSC standard Colours?
Green, black, and white are the FSC standard label colors.
Why should be buy timber from FSC endorsed suppliers?
FSC helps take care of forests and the people and wildlife who call them home and is recognised by WWF as the “hallmark of responsible forest management”. They are now more aware of FSC and environmental issues, have greater expectations of products and packaging, and place more importance on FSC certification.
Is FSC wood more expensive?
It depends on market conditions and the length of the supply chain (FSC-Certified Wood and Products Fetch Higher Prices). Ultimately, FSC wood may be more expensive because non-FSC suppliers discount their products to compete with FSC suppliers (FSC – Costs and Benefits of Forest Certification).
