Identify processing steps and conversion factors
FSC·clause 4.1·p.11
The requirement
FSC-STD-40-004 Chain of Custody Certification clause 4.1 — words not shown. Read it at the source. The publisher reserves the right to its wording and sells access to it. The clause is held and cited here, and its words are read at the source.
The clause is held and verified. Only its words are withheld.
What the product must meet
- Exemptions
- Organizations that produce custom manufactured products are not required to specify conversion factors before manufacturing, but they shall maintain production records that enable conversion factors to be calculated.
How it is proven
- 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
- Have in place — a plan, procedure or system the applicant must operate
- Standing
- Required — must be met for the credential
Cite this clause
FSC · FSC-STD-40-004 Chain of Custody Certification · version FSC-STD-40-004 V3-1 · clause 4.1 · page 11 · build 2026-10-05-0439 · https://klarcite.com/r/c5608329b802e1db
Record details
Page 11, 4 FSC material and products records. Read in build 2026-10-05-0439, harvested 2026-10-05.
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