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Correct Use of FSC Logo by Printers
By Ray | December 7, 2007
In order to use the FSC Logo, Printers must be certified with a valid Chain of Custody. A common misconception is that it is ok to label a job as “Printed on FSC Certified Paper”, without using the logo. In fact, this is not permissable without certification either.
I was compelled to blog about this after reading an article in Printweek in which FSC representative Roise Teasdale confirms confusion in the industry is leading to misuse of the FSC claim by some Printers.
So what’s the big deal? According to Teasdale “Misuse of the trademarks is followed up and there is the option of taking legal action if required”. So clearly the industry needs to get its act together!
What does all this mean for customers? Well, my advice would be to clarify that your Printer has a valid “Chain of Custody” if you want to use FSC Paper and say so on your printed matter. That said, misuse of the logo will get the Printers into trouble, not the customer!
To learn more our article on FSC Papers and Printing might be useful and our Environmental Websites page links you through to sites where you can find Printers who are approved FSC Suppliers.
Full disclosure: A Local Printer is an FSC Approved Supplier. Our Chain of Custody number is CU-COC-805814 
Topics: Eco Friendly Paper, Environmental Printing, Environment |
2 Responses to “Correct Use of FSC Logo by Printers”
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December 10th, 2007 at 7:54 am
Sad but true. there are printers that try to skirt the audit and registration process. The FSC logo can only be used by certified printers who have gone through the screening process and have documented chain of custody partnerships with their paper suppliers. I am FSC certified as well as Alameda CA Green Certified printer with both sheet fed and web capabilities.
Cheers
December 13th, 2007 at 5:24 pm
FSC is the real buzz word at the moment and in my experieince there is not enough known about what it entails. Your website gives all the information that is needed so there should be no excuses.