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FSC - November 25, 2011 FSC News Letter

November 28, 2011

FSC ® Weekly News Update - 25 November 2011

Greening the supply chain at the 2012 Brazilian Certification Fair
This year, participants to the 5th bi-annual Brazilian Certification Fair will benefit from a broader range of best practices from the business sector as well as from leading sustainability certification organisations that include the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). read more

SIG Combibloc FSC®-labeled juice boxes hit the US market
With the launch of its ‘Earth Wise’ premium juices, Johanna Foods introduces FSC labelled aseptic carton packs. The FSC label verifies that the raw paperboard used to make the packs is manufactured with wood fibers from responsibly managed forests certified according to the FSC Principles & Criteria, or from other controlled sources managed in accordance with FSC standards. read more

PERSPECTIVES ON RIO+20 FSC Executive Director calls for progress
A renewed commitment to sustainable development is the theme of the upcoming Rio+20 UN Conference and FSC is playing a key role in pushing for government pledges to support responsible forest management. read more

FSC announces new board members
FSC International is pleased to announce the election of new members to its Board of Directors, including a new Chairperson. read more

The Revised P&C: Your Vote Matters!
On 1 November, FSC released the final draft (Draft 5-0) of the Principles and Criteria (P&C) for vote by the FSC membership and invited all members of FSC A.C. to participate in the vote. The voting period extends until 31 January 2012. read more

General Assembly 2011

This year's General Assembly was a great success! Thank you to all members, sponsors and supporters!

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Facts & Figures

As of 25 Nov 2011:

* 147.82 million ha certified
* 22,007 CoC certificates
* 1070 FM/CoC certificates

 

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