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SCS Press Releases
Chain of Custody Certification an Influential Sustainability Choice for Paper and Wood Industries
SCS Global Services (SCS) has surpassed the milestone of 6,000 Chain of Custody (CoC) certificates issued under the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), certification programs that…
Australian Heard Island and McDonald Islands Toothfish continues to meet global sustainability standard
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Heard Island and McDonald Islands (HIMI) Toothfish fishery achieves first MSC recertification Fishery in southern Indian Ocean within the area covered by the Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living…SCS Global Services to Evaluate Only Squid Fishery Currently in the MSC Scheme
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) announced today that the U.S. Northeast longfin inshore squid fishery has entered a sustainability assessment for MSC certification. It is the first squid fishery in the world to undergo MSC certification.…
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Approves SCS Global Services As Third Party Certifier
Leading third-party certifier SCS Global Services (SCS) announced today that it is now approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a Third Party Certifier (TPC) for the Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products,…
SCS Global Services Approves Servaco/Normec Product Testing to Conduct VOC Emissions Testing for its Indoor Air Quality Certifications
SCS Global Services (SCS), a trusted international leader in third-party environmental and sustainability certification, has partnered with Servaco/Normec Product Testing, a premier independent research and technology organisation based in…
Salvaged Honduran Wood Repurposed as Fire Starter Earns Verification
SCS Global Services (SCS), a leading international third-party certifier of environmental claims, has independently verified that Wood Products International’s “Fatwood” is responsibly and legally produced from its Honduran…
Responsible Wool Standard Promotes Sustainable Land Stewardship and Humane Sheep Treatment
Leading third-party certifier SCS Global Services (SCS) has been approved by Textile Exchange as a licensed certification body for the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS). In this role, SCS is now authorized to conduct independent certification…
Peers and Colleagues Celebrate Dr. Robert Hrubes as he Retires as Executive Vice President of SCS Global Services
On March 15th 2017, Dr. Robert Hrubes will retire from his position as Executive Vice President at SCS Global Services. To celebrate his career, dedication and achievements, peers and colleagues have sent in well wishes to commemorate their…
Seasoned Food Safety Expert Willette Crawford Joins SCS Global Services to Support Expanded Training Menu
SCS Global Services, a food safety and sustainability leader, is pleased to announce that Willette M. Crawford Ph.D., M.P.H., has joined its food safety team as Senior Technical Trainer. As SCS expands its mix of professional course…
SCS Partners with GIGA to Promote Green Building Product Transparency
SCS Global Services is constantly seeking innovative ways to add value to their client offering and create ROI for sustainable product certifications. Key certifications such as Indoor Advantage™ Gold, FloorScore®, Recycled…