FSC chain custody new requirements have been added to Certification Standard (FSC-STD-40-004V3-1Chain of Custody Certification)

Summary of the core labor requirements and other new contents of FSC forest certification in this new edition of the standard.

The following requirements have been added to FSC chain of custody Certification Standard (FSC-STD-40-004V3-1Chain of Custody Certification):

Abolish child labour, eliminate all forms of forced or forced labour, eliminate discrimination in employment and occupation, respect freedom of association and effectively recognize the right to collective bargaining.

Adopt and implement a policy statement that contains the core requirements of FSC workers.

Prove compliance by obtaining other social responsibility certification.

Other organizations, such as certification bodies, submit certification schemes that meet FSC's core labor requirements, and.

The organization conducts self-assessment based on a risk-based approach and describes how to implement it in business activities.

All audits (preliminary audit, recertification, supervision) shall implement the new version of the standard. For recertified and supervised customers who have been audited since September 1st, a self-assessment of compliance with the Labour Organization (ILO) requirements should be completed prior to the audit.