What does a FSC label tell you?
The FSC® label means that materials used have been responsibly sourced. Due to our love for forests and a deep commitment to sustainability, we also source FSC® certified paper packaging whenever possible. If you see “FSC Recycled” on your Grove Co.
How do I use FSC labels?
There are three ways in which you apply to use the FSC logo:
- Become FSC certified. If you are FSC Certified, contact your certification body who can provide you with access.
- Become an FSC Trademark License Holder.
- Seek approval for One-time Use.
Where do I put the FSC logo?
1.4 The FSC logo and the ‘Forests For All Forever’ marks shall include trademark symbol ® in the upper right corner when used on products or materials to be distributed in a country where the relevant trademark is registered.
How many FSC trademarks are there?
five registered trademarks
FSC owns five registered trademarks that you will see on wood and other forest products across the world.
What does an FSC certification imply for wood products?
What is FSC? FSC ensures traceability of products from the forests to the point of sale. Products that are manufactured from responsibly harvested forests are identified with the FSC logo, which is considered the “gold standard” of forest certification by major environmental groups.
What does 70% FSC Mix mean?
FSC Recycled For wood products produced under the FSC ‘percentage system’ a minimum of 70% of the inputs must be post- consumer reclaimed; there is no threshold for paper products, but all inputs must be verified as reclaimed. FSC Recycled products can also be produced under the FSC ‘credit’ or ‘transfer’ systems.
When can I use the FSC logo?
Companies that hold FSC Chain of Custody certificates are authorised to use the FSC Trademarks, and apply the FSC label to their finished products. They still need to get approval from their respective Certification Body for all logo use.
Can I use the FSC logo on my packaging?
The FSC label is generally printed directly onto the packaging or printed materials and is not usually a sticky label. Text-only claims such as ‘Printed on FSC-certified paper’ are not permitted under the FSC Trademark Standard. An FSC label must be used and only an FSC-certified printer can apply this.
Is FSC a trademark?
The name Forest Stewardship Council, the abbreviation FSC and the FSC logo are all registered trademarks and there are strict controls on their use.
Can MDF be FSC-certified?
FSC® MDF refers to MDF which is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council® and can therefore prove its environmental credentials. The FSC® scheme sets the standard for responsible management.
What are FSC-certified products?
If a product, like a piece of tropical hardwood patio furniture, is labeled as “FSC Certified,” it means that the wood used in the product and the manufacturer that made it met the requirements of the Forest Stewardship Council.
What is certified FSC mix?
FSC Mix: Means all wood, paper and/or other wood-based materials within the product come from FSC-certified material, recycled material or controlled wood.