Search Results: 'Forest Stewardship Council'

FSC puts online claims platform partly on hold
30 November, 2013
The Forest Stewardship Council has postponed a decision on making it obligatory for certificate holders to use its new online claims platform (OCP) live.

DLH defends Liberian role after NGO attack
19 October, 2013
Global hardwood trader DLH has defended its role in Liberia after being accused of exporting illegal timber from the country by environmental group Global Witness.

Timber trade "positive" on ISO CoC proposal
19 August, 2013
The two global timber certification schemes have been left in no doubt after a summit last week that the UK timber industry wants a single Chain of Custody standard, but not at the expense of loss of credibility.

Danzer progresses on regaining certification
10 August, 2013
The managing director of Danzer UK has welcomed news that its international parent company is “moving swiftly forward” in the process for reassociation by the Forest Stewardship Council. Latest predictions are that the company could apply to reassociate as early as March next year.

Danzer to work to FSC principles despite ‘disassociation’
31 May, 2013
Danzer UK has assured customers that it will continue to work to Forest Stewardship Council standards and criteria in sustainable forest management and timber sourcing, despite being ‘disassociated’ by the FSC over alleged breaches of its social responsibility rules by a former subsidiary in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

FSC terminates relationship with Danzer
22 May, 2013
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has terminated its relationship with decorative veneer and hardwood timber producer Danzer Group in a landmark decision billed by Greenpeace as critical for the reputation of FSC.