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FSC Interpretation on GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms)
Policy (POL)
FSC-POL-30-602
Since the FSC Principles and Criteria were adopted in 1995, FSC members have pointed out the weakness of the definition of GMOs. Certification bodies have pointed out the difficulties in ensuring a uniform interpretation of this definition in practice. Forestry enterprises have informed FSC that uncertainties about this policy are one reason why they do not seek certification. This paper is an attempt at clarification.
FSC Pesticides Policy
Policy (POL)
FSC-POL-30-001
The FSC Pesticides Policy lays out FSC's position for managing the use of chemical pesticides in FSC-certified management units in consistency with Criterion 10.7 of FSC-STD-01-001 V5-2 FSC Principles and Criteria, which requires, inter alia, the use of integrated pest management.
FSC Certification and ILO Conventions
Policy (POL)
FSC-POL-30-401
The following policy elements were approved by the FSC Board of Directors at its 24th meeting, March 2002.
Annual Administration Fee (AAF)
Policy (POL)
FSC-POL-20-005
The objective of this Policy is to describe the basic principles for calculating and administering the Annual Administration Fee (AAF) for FSC-accredited certification bodies.
FSC Policy on the Excision of Areas from the Scope of Certification
Policy (POL)
FSC-POL-20-003
The FSC International Center has been asked to provide guidance on several cases in which: A There are impacts on a forest management area which are beyond the full control of the forest managers, or B There are parts of a forest management area for which the management objectives do not meet the requirements for certification, but the managers wish to seek certification for the remaining areas.
Policy to Address Conversion
Policy (POL)
FSC-POL-01-007
The Policy to Address Conversion presents FSC’s general position and fundamental principles on conversion of natural forests and High Conservation Value areas.
Modular Approaches to Forest Certification
Policy (POL)
FSC-POL-10-003
The FSC Board of Directors approved the following as FSC policy in relation to 'stepwise', 'modular' or 'phased' approaches (referred to collectively as 'modular approaches') to forest certification, at its 37th meeting in June 2005: FSC believes that credible modular approaches to forest certification have the potential to make a major contribution to the promotion of environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable management of the world's forests; It is critically important to ensure that modular approaches do not undermine the promotion of sustainable forest management by creating new labels and brands aimed at consumers seeking responsibly managed forest products.
Continuous Improvement Procedure
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-30-011
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.
Approval of Interim National Standards (INS) and low complex National Forest Stewardship Standards (NFSS)
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-10-607
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).
Development of National Group Chain of Custody Eligibility Criteria
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-40-003
The objective of this document is to provide the procedures to be followed by the NOs for the definition of national eligibility criteria for Group COC certification.
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FSC-STD-RAP-01-2021
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