25 November 2009
- System updates
FSC has revised and upgraded its database http://info.fsc.org (previously www.fsc-info.org) to eliminate some recurring technical problems. A more stable system should now be in place, and some new features have been added: In the case of federal states, you can get information about…
12 November 2009
- Market news
Three Danish national newspapers have decided to go for FSC-labeling, and plan to launch the first labeled papers on the 1st of December.
09 November 2009
- Standard updates
A new set of PEFC logo usage rules was adopted by the PEFC Council.
09 November 2009
- System updates
FSC has released two sets of rules that apply to group certification of forests: A new FSC standard for certified forest management groups, and a new accreditation standard for forest management evaluations.
02 November 2009
- Feature
- Perspective
Among the numerous new approaches to mitigate global warming, some may open up new business opportunities for forest industries.
30 October 2009
- Feature
A report published by FSC concludes that PEFC certification is insufficient evidence of compliance with the FSC Controlled Wood requirements, and that therefore PEFC certified material should be treated in the same way as other non-FSC certified materials.
29 October 2009
- Market news
FSC certification develops fast in the world of packaging: Last year, Tetra Pak's FSC-labeled cartons reached 200 million on the global market.
29 October 2009
- Preferred by Nature news
In a recent communication, three major associations representing the Spanish wood industry - pulp and paper manufacturers, wood processing companies and furniture makers - called for action to solve the current lack of certified raw material on the Spanish home market.
27 October 2009
- System updates
- Standard updates
FSC has approved a revised version of the Spanish forest management standard that finally allows plantations in Spain to become FSC-certified.
23 October 2009
- Press releases
Small forest operations in Estonia now have easier access to become FSC certified: Pilot testing by the project “Smallholder Certification in Estonia” has proven the viability of a new model for FSC certification of European family forests. This model combines group certification of…