Incentive

Customers across countries and industries demand proofs of sustainability for wood and wood-based products. Internationally known and recognised are certifications according to FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®) and PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes) as two private standards for chain of custody certification of products from sustainable forestry. Less familiar is the international standard «ISO 38200:2018 - Chain of custody of wood and wood-based products» published in 2018.

Outcome

ISO 38200 requires, among other things, that users provide evidence of the legality and traceability of all wood and wood-based products and their supply chains and also systematically check this evidence. This also fulfils key requirements, such as the Swiss Timber Trade Ordinance (HHV1) and the European Union's Deforestation Directive (EUDR2). In addition, the standard allows you to make individualised statements about your products, provided that their truthfulness can be proven. These individual statements have a high level of credibility thanks to the annual external review by a certification body. They can therefore be used ffectively to position your company and market your product.

Target groups

Companies and organisations that trade in, market or process wood-based products (including paper, rubber, cork, pulp, wood fibres, cardboard, wood).

Validity

3 years - as part of the ongoing development process, a surveillance audit takes place annually and a recertification audit after 3 years.

Recognition

The SQS certificate confirms the verification according to an internationally recognised standard. ISO 38200:2018 also supports UN Goal 12 "Sustainable consumption and production “.

Combinations

ISO 38200 can be combined with ISO 9001 (quality management), ISO 14001 (environmental management) or ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety) in an integrated management system. A combination with FSC/PEFC is also possible in some cases.