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Processing Complaints in the FSC Certification Scheme
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-01-008
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.
Development and Revision of FSC Requirements
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-01-001
The objective of this Procedure is to provide a clear and unambiguous methodology to develop, review, and revise all normative documents in the FSC Normative Framework in order to promote stability and predictability within the FSC system.
Transaction Verification Procedure
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-10-201
The objective of this document is to provide a transparent procedure for transaction verification. Transaction verification is one of the certification activities carried out by accredited certification bodies and Assurance Services International to safeguard the integrity of the FSC system and address integrity risks in relevant supply chains.
Development and Transfer of National Forest Stewardship Standards to the FSC Principles and Criteria Version 5-1
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-60-006
The objective of this Procedure is to provide a methodology for developing and transferring National Forest Stewardship Standards (NFSSs) to the P&C V5-1.
Calculating Financial Penalty/Compensation Fee and Processing Evidence for Blocked Organizations
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-10-003
The objective of this document is to provide the procedures for the calculation of the financial penalty/compensation fee and the process for blocked organizations to contest their blocked status in response to false claims. This procedure is not subject to the rules and regulations outlined in FSC-PRO-01-001."
Approval of Forest Stewardship Standards addendum - Criteria to determine low complexity National Forest Stewardship Standards (NFSS)
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-10-607a
This addendum provides the criteria for delegating the approval of low complex National Forest Stewardship Standards (NFSS) to the Policy Steering Group (PSG)
Development of a Forest Stewardship Standard Risk Assessment
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-60-010
The objective of this Procedure is to provide the process steps for conducting and incorporating a risk-based approach in Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS), to assess, identify and designate risk considering the likelihood and impact of nonconformity with indicators of the FSS.
FSC Remedy Framework
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-01-004
El Marco FSC para la Remediación define medidas permanentes y eficaces requeridas para remediar los daños causados por actividades inaceptables, tal y como se definen en la Política para la Asociación V3-0. Para los requisitos de remediación relacionados con la Política de Asociación versión 2 y la Política para Abordar la Conversión, consulte FSC-PRO-01-007, haga clic aquí. Para leer el Resumen Ejecutivo, haga clic aquí.
Participation of External Observers in On-Site FSC Certification Audits and/or ASI Accreditation Assessments
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-01-017
The objective of this procedure is to establish the general principles regarding the participation of external observers in on-site FSC certification audits (hereinafter ‘audits') and/ or in ASI accreditation assessments (hereinafter ‘assessments'). This is essential for ensuring transparency and learning opportunities while at the same time addressing issues around confidential information, avoiding situations where there may be cases of losses or damages, and other situations that may arise during the audit/assessment.
List of FSC approved Controlled Wood documents
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-60-002b
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.
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FSC-STD-01-003 SLIMF Review Report
Focus Forests Landscape Dialogue – Info Sheet_EN
First Draft - FSC-STD-50-002 V2-0 EN
FSC-STD-RAP-01-2021
2018.07 New Members EN- FSC Internacional
2020.12 New Members EN - FSC Internacional
FSC core labour requirements self-assessment_USA V1-0
FSC core labour requirements self-assessment_Australia V1-0
Guidance CG - Executive Summary.pdf

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