Certification for Responsible Forest Management - FSC Certification in Dubai UAE
Reduce risk and assure your customers that your composite wood products fully comply with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM 93120) and the EPA Formaldehyde Rule for formaldehyde emissions. All producers selling hardwood plywood (veneer or composite core), particleboard, and medium density fiberboard (MDF) products in the United States are required to comply. Envirolink is an approved Third-Party Certifier (TPC) for both CARB ATCM 93120 and TSCA Title VI regulatory requirements. Envirolink meets EPA regulatory requirements to certify composite wood products under Toxics Substance Control Act (TSCA) Title VI. – Formaldehyde Emissions Regulations for Wood
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An accredited certification body since the inception of FSC, enviro LINK brings more than 25 years of experience to the certification of forest management operations. Our FSC Certification in Dubai UAE responsible forestry certifications span five continents and more than 30 million acres, worldwide. This track record of success reflects the professionalism of our assessment teams, fast and reliable service, effective stakeholder engagement, and a deep commitment to FSC’s mission and objectives.
enviro LINK also offers Controlled Wood Certification for forest management operations not ready for full FSC certification.
Service Offering FSC Certification in Dubai UAE
- EnviroLink offers FSC certification to all types and sizes of forest operations including private companies, government forestry agencies, timberland investment management organizations, and community forests, as well as individual and groups of small landowners.
- Forest Management for single-site : or multi-site: A forest management entity with one or several sites operating under a single forest management plan.
- Small and Low Intensity Managed Forests (SLIMF) : Streamlined certification protocols for small operators or groups of operators with low harvest levels or under a regionally-specified size limit.
- Group Certification:: Certification protocols for multiple landowners or forest managers seeking certification under one certificate, under the direction of a group manager.
- Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP) : Certification protocols for operations that harvest non-timber forest products, such as ornamentals and consumables - FSC Certification in Dubai UAE.
- Controlled Wood Certification : Allows forest management enterprises to demonstrate that their wood does not come from unacceptable sources. Ideal for organizations that are new to certification.
- Information is available on the FSC website about our certified clients and entities currently undergoing evaluation.
Process
- Apply for Certification : Representatives of your forest management operation fill out an application.
- Audit Proposal : enviro LINK evaluates the application and prepares an audit plan and proposal, including the costs and a timeline for the evaluation process. The applicant then authorizes a work order and the certification process begins.
- Stakeholder Consultation : The EnviroLink assessment team, consisting of experts in the relevant fields of forestry, social science, and economics, conducts stakeholder consultations to acquire outside input regarding the applicant’s management performance in relation to the FSC Principles and Criteria - FSC Certification in Dubai UAE.
- On-Site Audit :The assessment team conducts an on-site audit to determine if the applicant’s management system is being implemented in conformance with the FSC standards. Forest conditions are also assessed. A report is produced that details the results of the evaluation.
- Peer Review : First, the assessment report is reviewed by the applicant for factual accuracy. For a majority of operations, the assessment report is then submitted to independent peer review to validate the appropriateness of the team’s analytical methodology and conclusions.
- FSC Certification in Dubai UAE Decision : The EnviroLink certification committee reviews the assessment report and decides whether or not to approve certification. If granted, a certificate is issued for a five-year period, subject to annual surveillance audits.
- Apply for Certification : Complete and submit an Envirolink Application Form. Envirolink scopes the project based on information provided in the application and prepares a proposal for your approval with a suggested timeline and quote. Once you approve the proposal, you sign a Work Order. An Envirolink account manager is be assigned to guide you through the certification process.
- Data Collection : An Envirolink technical coordinator helps you assemble preliminary data that will be submitted to Envirolink . Envirolink reviews the product data, corporate documentation, manufacturing process, product formulation, testing, etc., and assesses your readiness for an audit. Once sufficient data is collected, an auditor is assigned.
- On-site Audit : The auditor conducts an on-site audit to evaluate your data. The auditor interacts with your technical staff to clarify and obtain any additional information that might prove essential to reaching an accurate supportable evaluation.
- Draft Assessment Report : The auditor writes a draft assessment report that details the findings of the audit, which includes data analysis, non-conformities, and opportunities for improvement.
- Internal Peer Review : A second qualified Envirolink representative reviews the report, making any necessary corrections or changes before the report is sent to the client.
- Corrective Actions : You respond to any non-conformities with a Corrective Action Plan. You may also make comments and responses to the information contained in the report and the conclusions drawn by the auditor.
- Certification Decision : Envirolink conducts a final technical review of the assessment report and makes the final certification decision. If certification is granted, Envirolink issues the certificate and final report to your facility or operation. Once certified, your company is listed in the Green Products Certificate Database on the Envirolink website.
- Certification Maintenance : and Renewal Depending on the certification, Envirolink requires annual audits to maintain your certification and support continual improvement.
