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Here are just some of the ways in which we demonstrate our commitment to product integrity day-to-day: FSC-Certification: We have completed FSC chain-of-custody (COC) certification for our operating plants. Products bearing the FSC logo guarantee that the wood used in manufacturing came from a forest certified by independent third parties for practicing responsible forestry. Certification is already complete in 17 facilities in Asia and Europe and the remaining sites in the Americas, Europe and Asia are in the FSC alignment process. Chemical Controls: We have developed a Restricted Substances List (RSL) to regulate substances that may potentially be used in the production of our products. This comprehensive guide outlines prohibited materials and chemical concentration limits in order to avoid health hazards, harm to the environment and/or a negative impact on the quality/performance of a product. We are also identifying chemicals that may become banned, restricted or otherwise unavailable to ensure early compliance with the European REACH (Registration, Evaluation, and Authorization of Chemicals) regulation. Regulatory Compliance: We incorporate regulatory requirements early in the design process as well. This includes a review against a broad number of regulations, integrating key requirements such as:
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