Transfer SystemFSC-STD-40-004V2 Key Topic

Version:19 Sep 2008

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Contents

Definition of the Transfer System

Defining FSC Product Groups

Inputs to the Transfer System

The System

FSC-labeling

Sales & FSC Claims

Exercises

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• Raw material claim is carried forward

• Segregation is required

• Shall be used for FSC Pure

• Shall be used for FSC Recycled 100%

• Shall be used for trading finished products

• Shall be used for organizations without sites

• Typical for– Brokers, traders– Distributors, wholesalers– Printers, paper merchants

1. Definition

1 of 3 optional systems for making FSC Product Group claims

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Important Terms:Important Terms:

1. Definition

Conversion Factor (C.F.)Conversion Factor (C.F.) Ratio between input and output volume of a product/component

Controlled Wood (CW)Controlled Wood (CW) FSC CW – non-FSC virgin material controlled by an FSC-certified organization

Controlled material – non-FSC virgin material controlled by the organization using the input

Eligible InputEligible Input Inputs eligible for use in FSC Product Groups (see material category)

FSC ClaimFSC Claim FSC Pure, FSC Mixed X%, FSC Mixed Credit, FSC Recycled X%, FSC Recycled Credit, FSC Controlled Wood

Material CategoryMaterial Category Category of inputs: FSC Pure, FSC Mixed, FSC Recycled, FSC CW, Controlled material, post-consumer reclaimed, pre-consumer reclaimed (Uncontrolled material is ineligible)

Minor ComponentMinor Component Uncontrolled wood-based component <5% of the product volume and specifically approved for use in an FSC Product Group

SiteSite A single physical unit located at one locality geographically unique from other units

Post-consumer Reclaimed Post-consumer Reclaimed (PCR)(PCR)

Reclaimed from a consumer or commercial product that has gone through its final end-use

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• Products grouped based on– General product type,– Species, &– FSC claim

• Product groups may fluctuate based on customer order and availability of FSC inputs in the marketplace

• General product groups shall be approved by the CB and represented in the Product Group Schedule (PGS)

2. Defining FSC Product Groups

FSC Product Group

Product Type

FSC Claim

Species

Printed material

3259 FSC Mixed

N/A

Printed material

3259 FSC Recycled

N/A

Transfer system provides flexibility

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All eligible inputs are possible:All eligible inputs are possible:

3. Inputs

Input Input Material CategoryMaterial Category Potential Potential FSC ClaimsFSC Claims

FSC PureFSC Pure FSC Pure, FSC MixedFSC Pure, FSC Mixed

FSC MixedFSC Mixed FSC MixedFSC Mixed

FSC RecycledFSC Recycled FSC Mixed, FSC RecycledFSC Mixed, FSC Recycled

FSC Controlled WoodFSC Controlled Wood FSC Mixed, FSC Controlled WoodFSC Mixed, FSC Controlled Wood

Post-consumer / Pre-Post-consumer / Pre-consumer Reclaimedconsumer Reclaimed

FSC Mixed, FSC RecycledFSC Mixed, FSC Recycled

Controlled MaterialControlled Material FSC Mixed, FSC Controlled WoodFSC Mixed, FSC Controlled Wood

Minor ComponentMinor Component FSC Pure, FSC MixedFSC Pure, FSC Mixed

It is possible to make FSC CW claims for any eligible inputs/combinations

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Brokers, traders, distributors, etc.Brokers, traders, distributors, etc.(No product transformation)(No product transformation)

4. The System

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Inputs of the same material category are transformed Inputs of the same material category are transformed (or combined), e.g.,(or combined), e.g.,

4. The System

Input Input Material CategoryMaterial Category FSC ClaimFSC Claim

FSC PureFSC Pure FSC PureFSC Pure

FSC Mixed CreditFSC Mixed Credit FSC Mixed CreditFSC Mixed Credit

FSC Recycled 85%FSC Recycled 85% FSC Recycled 85%FSC Recycled 85%

Controlled materialControlled material FSC Controlled WoodFSC Controlled Wood

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Inputs from different material categories are transformed Inputs from different material categories are transformed (or combined), e.g.,(or combined), e.g.,

[Note: If the organization prefers to re-calculate the percentage claim, the Percentage System shall be used]

4. The System

Input Input Material CategoryMaterial Category FSC ClaimFSC Claim

FSC Pure + FSC Mixed 70% FSC Pure + FSC Mixed 70% FSC Mixed 70%FSC Mixed 70%

FSC Recycled 100% + post-consumerFSC Recycled 100% + post-consumer FSC Recycled 100%FSC Recycled 100%

Controlled material + FSC CWControlled material + FSC CW FSC Controlled WoodFSC Controlled Wood

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Ensuring traceability

• In space– Secure,

identifiable– Storage areas– Production lines– Facilities

• In time– Batch runs– Days / weeks of

production

Transfer system requires segregationTransfer system requires segregation

4. The System

IdentificationLabeling / marking

IdentificationLabeling / marking

SegregationSegregation

DocumentationDocumentation

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Transfer system - essentialsPurchasing & Receiving Processing Final Storage & Sales

• Specify material category

• Check supplier documentation for FSC claim

• Ensure distinguishing marks (labels)

• Record volume in tracking system

• Use distinguishing marks, &/or&/or

• Distinct batch runs

• Record time period

• Record conversion

• Record volume in tracking system

• Use distinguishing marks (labels), &/or&/or

• Designated areas

• Lowest FSC claimFSC claim used

• Record volume in tracking system: inventory, sales

• Final product cross-references with invoice & transport docs

4. The System

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• Each FSC Product Group is clearly identified with the applicable FSC claim

• FSC certificate code of the Organization is clearly represented

– SW-COC-00XXXX for FSC Pure, FSC Mixed, FSC Recycled

– SW-CW-00XXXX for FSC Controlled Wood

5. Sales & FSC Claims

The invoice essentials

•Same details required for transport docs when invoice does not accompany product

Transport / shipping documents

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Choosing the

“lowest” FSC claim

when different inputs

are used for the same

FSC Product Group

5. Sales & FSC Claims

Look at FSC’S #47

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The Organization must demonstrate an The Organization must demonstrate an understanding of the minimum eligibility understanding of the minimum eligibility requirements for requirements for FSC-labelingFSC-labeling!!

6. FSC-labeling

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FSC 100% LabelFSC 100% Label (FSC Pure)(FSC Pure)

6. FSC-labeling

FSC PureFSC Pure = 100% of raw = 100% of raw materials originated in an materials originated in an FSC-certified forest, no FSC-certified forest, no exceptions!exceptions!

Exclusive use of FSC Pure inputs allows FSC Pure labeling

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FSC Mixed Sources LabelFSC Mixed Sources Label (FSC Mixed)(FSC Mixed)

6. FSC-labeling

FSC MixedFSC Mixed = any combination = any combination of eligible inputs, including of eligible inputs, including

some virgin contentsome virgin content

To apply a variation of the FSC Mixed Sources label, inputs shall allow one of the following FSC FSC claimsclaims:

1. FSC Mixed 70% (or greater)

2. FSC Mixed 50% (or greater for chip and fiber until end of 2009)

3. FSC Mixed Credit

NB: the mixed % always refers to FSC-certified and/or post-consumer reclaimed content;

The label with the recycled moebius loop always refers to the post-consumer content

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FSC Recycled LabelFSC Recycled Label

6. FSC-labeling

FSC RecycledFSC Recycled = 100% = 100% reclaimed content reclaimed content (may include some (may include some pre-consumer)pre-consumer)

To apply a variation of the FSC Recycled label, inputs shall allow one of the following FSC claimsFSC claims:

1. FSC Recycled 85% (or greater)

2. FSC Recycled CreditNB: the recycled % always refers to post-consumer reclaimed content; the remaining content

shall be pre-consumer reclaimed only!

Label as shown here is only allowed for FSC Recycled

100% (100% post-consumer content)

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LINK TO EXERCISES

7. Exercises

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Transfer System Exercises

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