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UNDERSTANDING THE FOREST PRODUCT
CHAIN OF CUSTODY CERTIFICATION STANDARD
A DISCUSSION ABOUT THE CHALLENGES, IMPACTS AND OPPORTUNITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE
FOREST PRODUCT CHAIN OF CUSTODY (COC)
OCTOBER 2014
AUTHORS
GERRIT MARAIS
Director of Qualifor Program, SGS
CHRISTIAN KOBEL
Global Product Manager
Timber and Paper Industry, SGS
CLICK TO DOWNLOAD YOUR COMPLIMENTARY WHITE PAPER
The purpose of this document is to introduce the requirements of
Forest Product Chain of Custody (CoC) Certification. This document is
not intended to be a full explanation of the certification standard and
related requirements or of its implementation. Rather, it aims to promote
understanding of the requirements and the benefits the standard brings
to organisations doing business at a domestic or international level within
the timber and paper industry.
ABSTRACT

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Understanding the Forest Product Chain of Custody Certification Standard White Paper

  • 1. UNDERSTANDING THE FOREST PRODUCT CHAIN OF CUSTODY CERTIFICATION STANDARD A DISCUSSION ABOUT THE CHALLENGES, IMPACTS AND OPPORTUNITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOREST PRODUCT CHAIN OF CUSTODY (COC) OCTOBER 2014 AUTHORS GERRIT MARAIS Director of Qualifor Program, SGS CHRISTIAN KOBEL Global Product Manager Timber and Paper Industry, SGS
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