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Each of our technical experts has a wealth of knowledge and experience within their professional field. To ensure customers get the most out of this knowledge, we produce regular information and training for those working in the industries we cover.

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FSCĀ® chain of custody directive

FSC chain of custody directive (FSC DIR 40 004 EN). Updated October 2015. FSC licence number A00...

FSC & PEFC chain of custody factsheet

An overview of FSC and PEFC chain of custody certification.

Chain of custody client information

This document is currently being updated. For more information please contact Alasdair McGr...

BS OHSAS 18001 factsheet

An overview of BS OHSAS 18001 health & safety management systems certification.

Responsibly sourced soy factsheet

An overview of Exova BM TRADA responsibly sourced soy certification.

Support for timber cladding

Feature article explaining the methods of fixing cladding to support structures.

What wood is that?

Feature article looking at the reasons why timber species identification is important.

UTZ Certified Cocoa, Coffee and Tea

An overview of UTZ certified cocoa, coffee and tea certification. 

CE Marking of windows & external pedestrian doorsets - guide for manufacturers

Explanation of CE Marking for doors and windows for compliance with the CPD, including: introduc...

RSPO Rules on Market Communication & Claims

Technical bulletin introducing the changes. RSPO recently published a revision of its Rules on Ma...

Reaction to fire - Cone calorimetry testing

A cone calorimeter enables testing to be undertaken on small samples providing quick, cost effect...

Reaction to fire - European classification documents

A product can be tested to European reaction to fire test standards and test reports can be produ...

Reaction to fire - testing and classification

Materials need to be tested for their reaction to fire properties, in terms of combustibility and...

Secured by Design - doors & windows

Testing and certification of doors and windows to satisfy the requirements of the Police 'Sec...

UTZ Certified factsheet

An overview of UTZ Certified cocoa, coffee and tea certification.

RSPO supply chain certification standard (2017)

RSPO sustainable palm oil supply chain standard - 2017.

ISO 9001 Correlation Matrix

This document provides a correlation between the requirements ISO 9001:2008 and the ISO 9001:2015...

ISO 9001: 2015 FAQ

Frequently asked questions on the standard revisions for ISO 9001: 2015

Introduction to ISO 9001: 2015

This bulletin introduces the changes to the revised ISO 9001: 2015. It provides guidance on the ...

ISO 9001: 2015 Overview of the revised standard

This overview document provides: a summary of the new ISO 9001:2015 structure.an overview of the...

ISO 50001 case study - RICS

A case study charting the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) journey to ISO 50001 en...

ISO 14001: Environmental Management at London City Airport

James Shearman, Environment Manager at London City Airport, explains the benefits of gaining ISO ...

Fire safety in historic buildings

Historic buildings can be protected by conservation orders and enjoyed by the public yet the...

Fire resistance - testing, assessment and certification

Passive fire protection in many buildings is a legal requirement impacting products and their ins...

Fire doors for the health sector

Guarding against fire hazards in a hospital environment is complicated due to the complexity and ...

EU Timber Regulations (EUTR) Technical Bulletin

This bulletin summarises the practical steps and key points for businesses supplying or trad...

Acoustic testing of building products

Reducing the transmission of sound to an acceptable level both in the workplace and in dwellings ...

Acoustic testing - achieving compliance

Acoustic testing is mandatory in England & Wales. Approved Document E requires buil...

Timber fasteners for structural use Technical Information Sheet

Timber fasteners and connectors are fixings used to create joints between timbers or to attach ot...

Condition Survey and strength grading of timber in buildings

Historic buildings and structures not only form part of our built environment but also our h...

ISO 27001:2013 client transition arrangements

Information for existing ISO 27001 clients transitioning to the new 2013 standard.

Timber species verification a tool to support due diligence for the EUTR

The EUTR’s aim is to prevent illegally harvested timber being sold in the EU. It requires t...

RSPO factsheet

An overview of RSPO sustainable palm oil certification.

RSPO client information

RSPO sustainable supply chain guidance information.

FSC & PEFC project factsheet

An overview of FSC and PEFC project certification.

NHSS factsheet

An overview of National Highway Sector Schemes certification.

ISO 9001 factsheet

An overview of ISO 9001 quality management systems certification.

ISO 50001 factsheet

An overview of ISO 50001 energy management systems certification.

ISO 27001 factsheet

An overview of ISO 27001 information security management systems certification.

ISO 22000 factsheet

An overview of ISO 22000 food safety management systems certification.

ISO 14001 factsheet

An overview of ISO 14001 environmental management systems certification.

Integrated management systems factsheet

An overview of integrated management systems certification.

Wood-based panels - testing and certification

This information sheet aims to explain the purpose and variety of the tests available and the pro...

FSC chain of custody standard

FSC chain of custody standard (FSC-STD-40-004_V2-1_EN)

FSC license agreement FAQs

Frequently asked questions regarding the FSC license agreement.

FSC trademark FAQs

Frequently asked questions regarding the use of the FSC trademark.

FSC trademark quick guide

A guide to the use of the FSC trademark.

PEFC chain of custody guidance

PEFC chain of custody guidance (PEFC_GD_2001-2014).

PEFC chain of custody standard

PEFC chain of custody standard (PEFC-ST-2002-2013).

PEFC logo usage toolkit

A guide to the use of the PEFC logo.