Open Knowledge (FSC OK)

The CAT is a formalized methodology to evaluate and compare standards and certification schemes. The CAT evaluates the requirements of a certification scheme�s standard, and the system strength � rules and procedures that regulate how the standard is implemented, assessed and governed. The following document assesses the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification scheme: the system strengths for FSC with national standards and FSC with certification body (CB) standards; and standard strengths for FSC Principles & Criteria (P&C) version 4 and version 5. This document also includes assessment of FSC version 4 in Malaysia where there is no national standards but only two certification body interpretations (Rainforest Alliance and SCS). These are included in Part II � Standard Strengths. For more information on the CAT, see the factsheet.