Chain of Custody Certificate for ITC Facility

Source from:  Tobacco Reporter 03/18/2010

ITC's Bhadrachalam plant, which is India's biggest integrated pulp and paper and paperboard manufacturing facility, has been awarded the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) Chain of Custody certificate. In a note posted on its website, ITC said this was the most widely respected certification for responsible fibre sourcing around the world. "This certification provides a unique competitive edge to ITC's fine papers and paperboards in an increasingly environment-conscious world," said ITC. The FSC is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world's forests. FSC certification provides internationally recognized standard-setting, trademark assurance and accreditation services to companies, organizations and communities interested in responsible forestry. "Chain of Custody (CoC) certificates for paper/paperboard manufacturers are awarded after stringent audits that seek to establish the traceability of the fibre being used," said ITC. "The auditors verify that all material comes from known, legal sources which do not threaten the ecological balance and high conservation values of forests." Enditem