Fibre sourcing restrictions

The requirement

The publisher’s words are shown on request, below the limits.

The publisher’s words

How it is proven

Evidence required

Design specification or schedule for materials and components used to make the product; Chain of Custody evidence for timber and natural materials including receipts showing origin of materials. Evidence shall include Latin names and English common names, geographic origin and the supplier. GECA or its approved assessor/s may demand further documentation if deemed necessary; Total amount of certified wood and/or certified wood fibre used in the products annually; Copy of certificate(s) signed by the certification authority; Signed declaration and short description of the system used to ensure the wood or natural fibre is sourced from traceable sources on an ongoing basis.

Who checks it

Independent body verifies — a certifier, auditor or verifier with no stake

How Klar Cite classifies it

Klar Cite’s reading of the clause, not the scheme’s own claim.

What it asks

Meet — a limit, condition or outcome the product must satisfy

Standing

Required — must be met for the credential

Impact area

Ecosystem Health — the CMF area the clause addresses

Also bears on

Social Health & Equity — other CMF areas the clause addresses

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