• 1) Information is provided on the following, documented in forest management plan:

    1.14) The management system associated with the activity in place complies with the due diligence obligation and legality requirements laid down in Regulation(EU) No 995/2010* 1.6. The management system associated with the activity in place complies with the due diligence obligation and legality requirements laid down in Regulation (EU) No 995/2010.

    OBJECTIVE 11. LEGAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

    The SFI Forest Management Standard at Objective 11 requires legal compliance and therefore addresses risk of illegal logging and related regulatory requirements for forest management operations.

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  • Minimum Safeguard

    Minimum Safeguard UN Guiding Principles, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises 1. The minimum safeguards referred to in point (c) of Article 3 shall be procedures implemented by an undertaking that is carrying out an economic activity to ensure the alignment with the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, including the principles and rights set out in the eight fundamental conventions identified in the Declaration of the International Labour Organization on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and the International Bill of Human Rights.

    2. When implementing the procedures referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, undertakings shall adhere to the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ referred to in point (17) of Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2019/2088.The forest management plan or the equivalent instrument covers a period of 10 years or more, and is continuously updated.

    OBJECTIVE 11. LEGAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

    Performance Measure 11.2. Certified Organizations shall comply with all applicable social laws at the federal, provincial, state, and local levels in the country in which the Certified Organization operates.

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