On August 13, Taisen Furniture obtained two new certificates, namely FSC certification and ISO certification.
What does FSC certification mean? What is FSC forest certification?
FSC’s full name is Forest Stewardship Coumcil, and its Chinese name is Forest Management Committee. FSC certification is also called forest certification and timber certification.
The Forest Management Committee FSC certification system is currently the most recognized global forest certification system in the world and is supported by non-governmental environmental protection organizations and trade organizations. At the same time, FSC certification is also a relatively mature and complete forest certification system.
FSC is an independent, non-profit non-governmental organization whose mission is to promote environmentally responsible, socially beneficial and economically viable forest management activities around the world by formulating widely recognized forest management principles and standards. To achieve these goals, it advocates voluntary, independent, and third-party certification as the main method and means. Certification in each country is based on 10 common criteria and forest evaluation standards, mainly including social, environmental and economic factors. Certification auditors mainly conduct certification based on these factors.
The importance of FSC certification to the furniture industry is reflected in many aspects, mainly including environmental protection, social responsibility, market competitiveness and consumer trust.
1. Environmental protection
Sustainable forest management: FSC certification requires forestry management units to follow the principles of sustainable forest management and ensure the sustainable use of forest resources. For furniture manufacturers, this means that the wood they use comes from certified and well-managed forests, which helps reduce illegal logging and over-logging, thereby protecting the ecological environment.
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions: By purchasing FSC-certified wood, furniture manufacturers can reduce greenhouse gas emissions caused by deforestation, which helps to address global climate change.
2. Social responsibility
Improvement of corporate image: Companies that obtain FSC certification can demonstrate their commitment to environmental protection and social responsibility, thereby enhancing the company’s social image and brand value.
Promote sustainable development: FSC certification encourages the furniture industry to adopt sustainable production methods and promote the entire industry to develop in a more environmentally friendly and sustainable direction.
3. Market competitiveness
Meet market demand: As consumers’ environmental awareness increases, more and more consumers tend to buy environmentally friendly and sustainable products. FSC certification has become an important selling point for furniture products, which helps to attract these consumers.
Passport for international trade: FSC certification is widely recognized in the international market and is a necessary condition for many countries and regions to import wood and wood products. Furniture manufacturers that have obtained FSC certification are more likely to enter the international market and improve the competitiveness of their products.
4. Consumer trust
Transparent supply chain: FSC certification requires tracking and certification of the entire supply chain of products from forest harvesting to final products to ensure product traceability and transparency. This helps consumers understand the source and production process of products and enhance their trust in products.
Quality assurance: FSC certification not only focuses on environmental protection and social responsibility, but also has certain requirements for product quality. FSC-certified furniture usually has higher quality and durability, which can meet consumers’ pursuit of high-quality life.
In summary, FSC certification is of great significance to the furniture industry. It not only helps to protect the ecological environment, enhance corporate image and social responsibility, but also enhances the market competitiveness and consumer trust of products. Therefore, more and more furniture manufacturers have begun to pay attention to FSC certification and regard it as an important means to enhance product value and competitivene.
Second, ISO certification，
What is the use of ISO quality system certification?
1. Quality certification system and classification
In addition to the manufacturer’s quality assurance department conducting shipment inspection and certification, product quality inspection must also be certified by a third-party objective organization and issue a formal certificate, so that it is convincing. There are many quality certification systems at present, and the common ones are “ISO9000″, “ISO9001″, “ISO14001″ and other quality certification systems. However, several special products such as furniture, tableware, toys, etc. are in direct contact with the human body and have a long use time.
2. The significance of introducing product certification in the furniture industry
The improvement and strengthening of quality awareness of ISO certification, modern furniture has been industrialized and has become a modern industry for 40 years. Since the early 1960s, furniture companies in developed countries have begun to carry out quality system education. Chinese furniture companies began to carry out quality awareness education in the mid-1990s, about 35 years behind. To participate in international competition, they must first improve the quality awareness of the industry team.
Therefore, it is very necessary for Chinese furniture companies to enter the ISO9001 quality management system and keep pace with the international standards. It is conceivable that if ISO9001 certification does not undergo enhanced quality awareness training, it will only be a dream to become a generation of entrepreneurs leading the development of Chinese furniture.
Therefore, the object of enhanced quality awareness training should first be the top management of the enterprise. It can be predicted that the furniture companies that can still do well and grow in five years and ten years must be companies with strong quality awareness.
The ISO and FSC certificates obtained by Tyson Furniture will help improve corporate management, enhance market competitiveness, promote sustainable development, and enhance consumer trust. The acquisition of these certificates is not only a reflection of the company’s strength, but also a strong guarantee for the company’s future development.
Post time: Aug-15-2024
