This document describes the process used by FSC to screen individuals and organizations applying for association with FSC for conformance with the Policy for Association. The intention of the procedure is to reduce the risk of establishing or maintaining association with an organization in violation of the Policy for Association and its corporate group. This document describes the process used by FSC to screen individuals and organizations applying for association with FSC for conformance with the Policy for Association. The intention of the procedure is to reduce the risk of establishing or maintaining association with an organization in violation of the Policy for Association and its corporate group.
The objective of this document is to provide a procedure for the FSC Policy and Standards Committee (PSC) to ensure a consistent decision making process for the approval of Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS).
This document ensures a consistent and high-quality process for the assessment and decision making of Interim National Standards (INS) and low complex National Forest Stewardship Standards (NFSS).
This document describes the process to be adopted by FSC to ensure a timely, independent and effective resolution of complaints submitted by FSC stakeholders. These can be complaints regarding the FSC normative framework or the performance of FSC International, the FSC Network as well as complaints regarding the performance of ASI.
This addendum lists the national and regional risk assessments that have been developed in accordance with the process specified in FSC-PRO-60-002 and have been evaluated and approved by FSC.Spanish version available here.
The objective of this document is to provide a transparent procedure for receiving, evaluating and deciding on appeals against decisions taken by FSC (this does not include accreditation decisions). This document details the procedure to be followed by FSC and the Appellant in the event of an appeal lodged against FSC. Appeals according to this procedure can only be submitted by entities that were subject to the adverse decision.
The objective of this document is to provide clear and unambiguous procedures to process enquiries in relation to the FSC Normative Framework in a consistent, transparent and timely manner.
The procedure is to provide guidance to consultants hired by FSC and who need to undertake travel to fulfil their duties. It lays out the process of travel booking and the limits of what will be reimbursed. The procedure encourages environmental accountability, cost effectiveness and fiscal responsibility, and that health, safety, and security concerns are met.
The Continuous Improvement Procedure offers a flexible way for The Organization managing small or low intensity managed forest (SLIMF) or community forests, within or outside a group, to access FSC forest management certification, by conforming to the applicable FSC standard progressively throughout the first certification cycle comprised of five (5) years or, in case of group members, the first 5 years of the group membership.
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ADVICE-10-004-01
Scope of application of FSC Remedy Framework for outstanding magnitude or gravity of harm caused
Advice Note (ADV)
V(1-0)
Ver.
1-0
Type
Advice Note (ADV)
Status
approved
Code
ADVICE-10-004-01
Effective date
2023-07-01
FSC-ADV-10-004-01_Scope of Application of FSC Remedy Framework_EN.pdf