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| Mass launch of FSC-labeled newspapers in Denmark |
13-08-2010 |
 Since the 1st of August, nine Danish newspapers are carrying the FSC label on a daily basis Thanks to the work of the joint procurement organization of the Danish press and its suppliers, all consumer-paid Danish newspapers may now opt for the FSC label. Read more
| Brazilian cocoa producers bet on frog quality |
13-08-2010 |
.jpg) Brazilian producers of cocoa increasingly go for certification according to the standards of the Sustainable Agricultural Network (SAN), which allows the products to carry the Rainforest Alliance Certified seal. The frog seal is in growing demand, especially by importers and high-end chocolate producers Read more
| FSC certification of the Latvian State Forests suspended |
12-08-2010 |
The Rainforest Alliance has announced suspension of the FSC certification of the Latvian State Forests (JSC “Latvijas valsts mezi”), with an area of 1.4 million hectares. Re-instalment of the certificate is pending corrective actions to address non-conformances Read more
| FSC may soften Controlled Wood requirements for co-products |
10-08-2010 |
.jpg) The current transitory requirements for co-products under the FSC Chain of Custody standard are due to expire by New Year. However, instead of fully implementing the Controlled Wood requirements, FSC draft advice permits a less stringent approach Read more
| FSC transition period for chip/fiber labeling 50% threshold may soon expire |
10-08-2010 |
 FSC has released draft advice implying major changes for companies currently operating within the transitory chain of custody requirements for related to chip and fiber products. Companies will need to adjust to the normal Controlled Wood requirement of minimum 70% FSC-input in FSC-certified products Read more
| Cutting edge composite product boosted by FSC |
10-08-2010 |
.jpg) Many suppliers to the construction industries sadly went down during the past years of financial crisis. But not Rainier Richlite ® Company, producer of an exceptionally versatile composite product called Richlite. FSC certification has proven essential for the continued success of this amazing product Read more
| New Rainforest Alliance mark for verified companies |
10-08-2010 |
 The Rainforest Alliance has released a new verification mark that recognizes achievements verified according to 9 different programs. For example, timber legality verification (VLO and VLC), SmartLogging certification, SmartStep forestry verification, and carbon credit projects verified by the Rainforest Alliance all provide access to the new frog mark Read more
| Beefing up FSC in Argentina |
06-08-2010 |
 To an Argentinian, beef done the “asado” (grilled) way is more than just a meal. It is part of the heart and soul of Argentinian culture. But the cherished meat may leave a bad taste in the mouth as consumers become aware of the often illegal origin of the fuelwood used to prepare the meal. A new campaign urges Argentinian consumers to ask for FSC wood Read more
| EU to crack down on illegal timber trade by 2012 |
05-08-2010 |
-150.jpg) ln early July, the EU Parliament approved legislation that bans illegal timber from entering into the EU. The rest of the EU legislative process is considered a formality, and the law is likely to come into effect in 2012. The regulation implies market advantages for certified and legally verified wood products Read more
| EU ban on illegal timber trade under way |
17-06-2010 |
 According to several media, placing illegal timber products on the EU market will soon become prohibited. A majority of EU member states now support an outright ban, and they agree on a revised proposal for EU due diligence legislation. The EU Parliament is likely to pass the proposal in July Read more
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