Supply chain & product

Chain of custody (CoC)

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Written and reviewed by Fredrik Surtell

Chain of custody is the documented, unbroken trail that follows certified material — such as FSC- or PEFC-certified wood and fibre — through every stage of processing, manufacturing, and trade. Each organisation in the chain holds its own CoC certificate and controls mixing of certified and non-certified inputs, so a claim on the final product can be traced back through every custodian. It proves the claim, not the forestry itself.

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Also known as: FSC CoC · PEFC CoC

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This definition is general information, not legal advice. Always verify the current official source.