Proposal to elaborate a new uniform global standard chain of custody

DIN (German Institute for Standardization) and ABNT (Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas) launched the proposal to elaborate a new uniform global standard chain of custody that will reduce current costs for multiple certifications. The advantages are largely going beyond the familiar arguments of PEFC and FSC, say the initiators.

Up to 28 August 2013, the members of the 150 countries will vote on the next step to go of the standardization process, and to establish a working group