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| Australian Forest Certification Scheme |
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The Australian Forest Certification Scheme (AFCS) enables forest managers to independently demonstrate that native forests and plantations across Australia are subject to sustainable management practices. The AFCS certifies to the Australian Forestry Standard (AS/NZS 4708:2007), which is Australia’s leading forestry standard, and is endorsed by the world’s biggest assessor of sustainable forest management, the Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). Accreditation Application Pack The following provides links to the accreditation application pack documentation for conformity assessment bodies (CABs). All policies and procedures are un-controlled when printed. Please read all appropriate accreditation requirements and when ready provide a completed application (with signatures, appropriate application fee, and documentation set) for review. Form 22 - Fee structure (25 KB) Form 45 - Information disclosure (50 KB) Form 58 - AFS application form (135 KB) Form 59 - AFS checklist (440 KB) Procedure 3 - Rules of procedure governing the use of the accreditation symbol (40 KB) Procedure 5 - The conduct of accreditation assessments (180 KB) Procedure 11 - Rules of procedure governing accreditation (70 KB) EA-7/05 EA Guidance on the Application of ISO/IEC 17021:2006 for Combined Audits (335 KB) If you require further information please contact us. Other information For more detailed information on the scheme visit the AFS website. This page is written for CABs interested in gaining accreditation. If you are an organisation interested in gaining certification for this scheme contact an accredited CAB for further information. A list of CABs accredited for the AFCS is available here.
Forestry image in scrolling images at top of page courtesy of Forestry Plantations Queensland. |
