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Control FSC paper through the print workflow
The system must verify suppliers and purchase claims, identify eligible stock, connect material to jobs, control spoilage and substitutions, and issue accurate sales claims.
- Verify supplier certificate status and FSC claims before accepting eligible inputs
- Identify and control paper through receiving, storage, production, and dispatch
- Reconcile purchases, inventory, consumption, waste, finished goods, and sales
- Ensure quotations, job tickets, invoices, and delivery records remain consistent
02
Govern subcontracted printing and finishing
Binding, coating, lamination, fulfilment, warehousing, and specialist print work may be outsourced. Ownership, material status, instructions, records, access, losses, and return flows must remain controlled.
- Map every contractor that handles FSC material or products
- Define approved activities, responsibilities, identification, and records
- Prevent substitution, mixing, unsupported claims, and unauthorised sales
- Monitor performance and close failures before customer claims are affected
03
Use FSC labels and promotional claims correctly
On-product labels, websites, samples, catalogues, proposals, social content, and customer artwork must follow applicable trademark and approval requirements. Certification status must never be implied before it is awarded.
Frequently asked questions
Does every commercial printer need FSC certification?
No. It is generally relevant when a printer owns, processes, or sells forest-based products with FSC claims. The exact requirement depends on role and transaction.
Can a printer use both FSC and non-FSC paper?
Potentially. The certified system must accurately control eligible inputs, product groups, volumes, jobs, labels, and sales claims.
Can finishing be outsourced?
Yes, when applicable outsourcing controls, agreements, identification, records, access, and certification requirements are fulfilled.
Who issues FSC certification?
An independent FSC-accredited certification body conducts the assessment and issues the certificate. Vecta provides implementation, training, documentation, and readiness.
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