FSC GD / Milan Reška
Start date
End date
Title
Disputes procedures in FSC
Code
FSC-PRO-01-009
Type
Procedure
Coordinator
Saija Hotti
Start Date
1 November 2019
Purpose
Processing of Policy for Association complaints in the FSC-certification system.
Objective (s)
To ensure a simplified, timely, independent and effective resolution of Policy for Association complaints.
Technical Working Group Members
Fernanda Rodrigues, Individual, Brazil
Gerrit Marais, Individual, South Africa
Tom Kerr, Individual, United States
Related Processes
Related ongoing processes:
- Development of FSC Policy on Conversion
- Revision of the FSC Policy for Association
History
A summary of steps taken and outcomes in the process to date.
September 2020
Procedure reviewed by Policy and Standards Committee (PSC)
July 2020
60 day consultation period is closed
June 2020
Two webinars on the public consultation concluded. To view the recordings please register and stream the webinar presentation here.
May 2020
The Public Consultation on FSC-PRO-01-009 Processing Policy for Association Complaints is now open through July 26, 2020. Stakeholders may contribute to the consultation through the FSC Consultation Platform in either English or Spanish.
Interested participants are invited to register for one of the informational Q&A webinars on the draft procedure here:
Please note both webinars will cover the same topics and recordings will be made available.
April 2020
The Consultative Forum for the revision of disputes handling at FSC is open. To participate submit your information here. To learn more check out the News Item here.
March 2020
FSC International Board of Directors agrees to include general complaints and appeals in the revision process of Processing Policy for Association complaints.
January 2020
Technical Working Group established