What does it involve?
Certification of the Chain of Custody involves two things:
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Describing and documenting 'standards' of the requirements of each stage in the supply chain. |
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Providing proof of compliance to the documented standards through a system of independent, third party certification. |
Forest and Chain of Custody certification enables consumers to make informed purchase decisions. It assures consumers that the product has been sourced in accordance with an internationally recognised legal framework that has been independently audited.

