Summary
This document is a technical report detailing the SGS template for forest certification in accordance with the FSC Principles and Criteria. It outlines the requirements set forth in FSC-STD-60-004 V2-0 EN, adapted for the relevant country. The standard serves multiple purposes, including scoping assessments, certification assessments, and surveillance assessments, while also providing information to stakeholders regarding the assessment criteria utilized by SGS. The document includes a structured layout that follows the FSC Principles and Criteria of Forest Stewardship Version 4, divided into ten sections corresponding to each FSC principle. Each section includes specific criteria, indicators, verifiers, and guidance for compliance assessment. The report emphasizes the importance of legal compliance, community relations, and worker rights, detailing the necessary indicators and verifiers for each criterion to ensure adherence to the standards set by the FSC.
