Chain of custody scheme for timber

BM TRADA Certification has launched a new chain of custody scheme for the timber industry.
"The scheme will give recognition and market access to national forest certification programmes and initiatives that are not currently included within FSC or PEFC certification programmes," said BM TRADA scheme manager Alasdair McGregor.
The Forest Products Chain of Custody Certification Scheme means that, for the first time, importers will be able to continue chain of custody through to their customers for certified timber from Malaysia (MTCC), the US (SFI) and Canada (CSA), for example.
Timber certified by BM TRADA will be clearly labelled under its national scheme.
Hardwood trader Timbmet Group is the first UK importer to be certified under the scheme.
To achieve certification, applicants must have a documented chain of custody management system covering: purchasing; goods inwards inspection; raw material storage; processing; finished goods storage; product labelling; sales and distribution; document control and training.
An annual audit will be carried out, including an evaluation of the supplier's control system and procedures for labelling certified products.