Verifying Responsible and Sustainable Forestry Practices
Consumers and regulators are increasingly demanding that wood and paper products come from forests that are managed responsibly. **Forest Management Certification (FMC)** provides independent, third-party assurance that a forest is managed in line with strict environmental, social, and economic standards. This certification is the foundation for all sustainable forestry claims.
BQCIS is an accredited certification body for the world's leading forestry standards, including the **Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®)** and **Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC™)**. Our auditors assess forest management practices against these standards, covering biodiversity, indigenous rights, worker safety, and sustainable harvest rates.
We also provide **Chain of Custody (CoC)** certification for the supply chain—from sawmill to manufacturer—ensuring certified material is tracked and segregated. This enables companies to use FSC/PEFC labels, providing a trusted link from forest to consumer.
Key Certification Activities
Forest Management (FM) Certification Audits (FSC®/PEFC™)
Our accredited auditors conduct field assessments of forestry operations against FSC/PEFC standards—biodiversity conservation, water protection, indigenous rights, ILO labor requirements, and sustainable harvest management.
Chain of Custody (CoC) Certification Audits
We audit sawmills, processors, printers, and manufacturers to verify accurate tracking, segregation, and documentation of certified wood through intake, production, and sale—ensuring integrity of FSC/PEFC product labels.
Key Benefits of Our Training
Build Internal Competency
Equip your team with the skills required for robust CoC and FM system implementation.
Ensure System Effectiveness
Strengthen compliance with FSC/PEFC rules, risk assessments, and documentation controls.
Drive Continual Improvement
Enhance traceability, segregation integrity, and stakeholder confidence across the supply chain.
Achieve & Maintain Certification
Prepare your team for FSC/PEFC surveillance and re-certification audits with confidence.
Success Story
FSC Chain of Custody Audit Unlocks Retail Contracts
A major printing company risked losing major retail clients requiring full FSC certification that year.
BQCIS conducted an expedited FSC CoC audit with full gap analysis, intake review, segregation validation, and production order tracking verification.
The company earned FSC certification immediately, secured all pending contracts, and gained new clients based on newly verified sustainable sourcing capability.