Jun 30, 2022 · FSC is launching a new transaction verification loop (TV loop) on FSC-certified bamboo in association with Assurance Services International (ASI). This TV loop is initiated proactively due to integrity risks identified in bamboo supply chains and refers to the investigative process established by FSC and ASI to identify certificate holders with ...

The Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) is one of the most respected certifications for forest-derived products. Here’s what FSC® certification is all about, and how it can help you find bamboo that’s as green as it seems.

Jan 19, 2021 · In a recent review, FSC has uncovered several companies deliberately carried false claims and were terminated in the bamboo supply chain transaction verification, but came back with new certificates.

FSC ® is globally recognized as the best and most stringent responsible forestry certification system in the wood industry. FSC ®-certification is also available for bamboo. As pioneer in the bamboo industry, MOSO is able to provide bamboo products with an FSC ®-certification.

Jun 16, 2014 · There are currently only 21 companies listed by FSC with a valid FM certificate and listing bamboo (code N5) in their certified products. This is greater than the 4 companies found in 2011, but still a very small number.

Jul 28, 2024 · Seek Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification to ensure bamboo is sourced from responsibly managed forests that support sustainability. Verify Cradle to Cradle certification for fabrics designed for reuse or recycling, minimizing waste throughout their lifecycle.

6 days ago · We chose to apply for FSC certification to ensure that the bamboo we use comes from responsibly managed forests and verified supply chains. The FSC system tracks materials from the source all the way to the final product, ensuring that our bamboo meets strict environmental, social, and economic standards.

FSC certification can be applied to bamboo within forests, whether they are natural forests or cultivated plantations. Bamboo can be used to make furniture, flooring, toothbrushes, tableware and more. It can also be processed to make textiles.

Bamboo is an ideal alternative to hardwoods because, unlike hardwood trees requiring more than 60 years to mature, bamboo is a renewable grass that can be sustainably harvested over and over from the same plant.

Sep 6, 2024 · The results of the third transaction verification (TV) loop on FSC-certified bamboo supply chains reveal that several certificate holders in China pose a serious threat to the integrity of FSC’s certification system.