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FSC - The highest levelof quality assurance

Each individual operation is audited at least oncea year. A company must fully comply with allFSC requirements to achieve and maintain FSCcertification.

Certification bodies are also regularly audited toensure strict and consistent implementation of FSCrules and procedures.

A tracking system allows tracking of FSC certifiedwood through the production chain to the final productwhen it is labeled.

FSC is the only internationally recognizedstandard setting organization for responsibleforest management supported equally byenvironmental organizations and social groups

as well as the corporate sector.FSC standards are globally recognized as thehighest social and environmental standards inforestry.

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FSC labeledProduct

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Buy responsibly buy FSC!

The range of FSC products covers paper and lumber,furniture, jewelry, guitars, footballs and cosmetics.

Depending on where you live, you will be most likely tocome across the FSC label on:

Books (check your copy of the final Harry Potter!)Train tickets (Germany)Sandwich packages (Marks & Spencer in the UK)And of course your local Do-It-Yourself store

If you need help finding a specific product, check theFSC web site at www.fsc.org for the nearest FSCrepresentative near you or email fsc@fsc.org.

You can also get involved...

Become a member join today!Become FSC certified

FSCs open and truly participatory processes includesanyone who is affected by or interested in whathappens to forests. This guarantees the strongeststandards possible and helps create mutual trust andconfidence.

Search for FSC certified products at:www.fsc-info.org

Almost everything made from wood and otherforest products is available with the FSC label.

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Choose FSCBecause forests and people matter!

Forests provide us with clean water, fresh air, andhelp combat global warming. They also provide food,medicine and important natural resources, such astimber and paper. If managed responsibly, forestsand plantations benefit forest people and the globalcommunity.

However, in some countries as much as 80% ofthe timber is harvested illegally. This often involves

violation of human rights and felling of protectedforests.

FSC is an independent, non-governmental, notfor profit organization established to promote theresponsible management of the worlds forests.

It provides standard setting, trademark assuranceand accreditation services for companies andorganizations interested in responsible forestry.

Products carrying the FSC label are independentlycertified to assure consumers that they comefrom forests that are managed to meet the social,economic and ecological needs of present and futuregenerations.

FSC maintains representation in more than 45countries.

For further information, please visit: www.fsc.org

FSC Trademark Forest Stewardship Council, A.C. All rights reserved.

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Choose products from FSC certified forests.This will support the conservation of forestsand wildlife and help people lead better lives.

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