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This presentation by Olli Eeronheimo from Inspecta Certification delves into the nuances of forest certification processes in Finland, Latvia, and Estonia. With over 50 offices and 1100 employees, Inspecta has played a pivotal role in the Finnish Forest Certification System since 1999, covering 10 million hectares and representing 50% of certified forests in Finland. The presentation highlights the importance of cooperation, continual improvement, and efficient auditing practices necessary for successful forest certification and emphasizes the accreditation processes and market demand for certified forests.
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Forest Certification from Auditor’s Perspective Olli EeronheimoInspecta Certification
Inspecta Group 50 offices in Finland, Sweden, Latvia and Estonia Over 1100 employees Turnover 130 Meur
Forest Certification by Inspecta • Finnish Forest Certification System • PEFC Finland • Since 1999 • 10 million hectares • 50 % of certified forests in Finland • Highly qualified auditors • Accredited by FINAS since 2001
Chain of Custody Certification by Inspecta • PEFC COC • Accredited by FINAS • Notified by PEFC Finland • Over 60 certificates • FSC COC • in cooperation with our FSC accredited IQNet partner SQS • Over 10 certificates
Demand and acceptance from the market Good certification criteria Reliable data available All indicators measurable annually High level of commitment Forest owners Extension services Companies, contractors and operators involved in logging and silvicultural work Prerequisites for Successful Forest Certification I
Good cooperation in certification groups Learning from others Continual improvement programmes Efficient internal data collection ad procedures Efficient and reliable auditing Sufficient sampling Sufficient preparations Focus on continual improvement Prerequisites for Successful Forest Certification II
Well-defined accreditation process Open and transparent certification process Good communication within the group as well as with the interested parties and the public Prerequisites for Successful Forest Certification III