Certifications & Audits: FSC® Chain of Custody and Sedex SMETA 2-Pillar
Certifications & Audits: FSC® Chain of Custody and Sedex SMETA 2-Pillar
PUNDY holds FSC® Chain of Custody (CoC) certification and has completed a Sedex SMETA 2-Pillar social audit. Our FSC certificate code is DNV-COC-002642, our FSC trademark license code is FSC® C187900, and our certification body is DNV. FSC® CoC is a certification for tracking eligible forest-based materials through the supply chain; Sedex SMETA 2-Pillar is a social audit of labour standards and occupational health and safety at the factory, not a product certification. Buyers can request the documents they need when they send an inquiry.
FSC® and Sedex SMETA at a glance
| Item | FSC® Chain of Custody (CoC) | Sedex SMETA 2-Pillar |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Third-party chain-of-custody certification covering the sourcing and handling of FSC-eligible materials | Third-party social audit (not a product certification) |
| What is checked | Purchasing, processing, distribution, and record-keeping for FSC-eligible materials | Labour standards and occupational health and safety at the factory |
| PUNDY details | Certificate code DNV-COC-002642; license code FSC® C187900; certification body DNV | SMETA 2-Pillar audit completed |
| Scope | Notebooks, business diaries, booklets, gift boxes, and paper packaging | Labour standards and occupational health and safety |
| How to verify | Search the certificate or license code at info.fsc.org | Audit reports can be shared through the Sedex platform according to member links and permission settings; request with your inquiry |
| Buyer note | Specify FSC requirements when requesting a quote; eligibility depends on certificate scope, materials, chain-of-custody records, and FSC trademark rules | A factory-level audit; it does not appear on products |
FSC® Chain of Custody: documented material sourcing and handling
What is FSC® Chain of Custody certification?
FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®) Chain of Custody certification covers the purchasing, processing, distribution, and record-keeping of FSC-eligible forest-based materials. Eligible inputs can include FSC-certified forests, recycled materials, and controlled sources, managed under the applicable FSC claim type. PUNDY obtained this certification in May 2023.
What should buyers check before ordering FSC® products?
- A CoC certificate does not mean every PUNDY product is FSC-certified. Please specify your FSC requirements when requesting a quote; only orders that meet FSC requirements can carry the corresponding FSC claim or label.
- Certified product categories cover notebooks, business diaries, booklets, gift boxes, and paper packaging. The materials tracked do not include PU (a polyurethane synthetic, commonly called PU leather — not genuine leather) covers or metal ring mechanisms; finished products that meet FSC rules may still be eligible for FSC labelling.
- A copy of our FSC® CoC certificate is available on request; for qualifying orders, the applicable FSC claim is provided on the transaction documents.
For label types and the ordering process, see FSC® certified notebooks.
Sedex SMETA 2-Pillar: a social audit of the factory
What Sedex and SMETA are
Sedex is a supply-chain data-sharing platform. SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) is a social audit methodology based on the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) Base Code; audit reports can be shared through the Sedex platform with relevant buyers according to member links and permission settings.
Scope of PUNDY’s SMETA 2-Pillar audit
PUNDY has completed a Sedex SMETA 2-Pillar social audit covering labour standards and occupational health and safety. SMETA is a factory-level audit methodology, not a product certification, and it does not guarantee compliance across every management area.
SMETA is an audit, not a certification. It shows the factory has been independently audited; it is not a guarantee for individual products.
Other material options (not certifications)
PUNDY offers soy ink as a printing option. Soy ink is not part of the FSC certification or SMETA audit described on this page; suitability depends on the paper and print requirements.
FAQ
What is the difference between FSC and SMETA?
FSC® Chain of Custody certification traces paper sourcing and can appear on qualifying products. Sedex SMETA is a social audit of labour standards and health and safety at the factory; it is factory-level and does not appear on products. They answer different sourcing questions.
Is every PUNDY product FSC certified?
No. PUNDY holds FSC® Chain of Custody certification, but eligibility for FSC claims and on-product labelling depends on the certificate’s valid scope, eligible materials, chain-of-custody records, and FSC trademark rules. Please specify your FSC requirements when requesting a quote. FSC-certified stock is not available for every specification.
How can I verify PUNDY’s FSC certificate?
Search the FSC public database at info.fsc.org using certificate code DNV-COC-002642 or license code FSC® C187900 to see the current status.
Which SMETA audit has PUNDY completed?
PUNDY has completed a SMETA 2-Pillar audit covering labour standards and occupational health and safety. SMETA is a factory-level social audit, not a product certification.
Which documents can buyers request?
For FSC, a copy of our FSC® CoC certificate; for qualifying orders, the applicable FSC claim on the transaction documents. SMETA audit reports can be shared through the Sedex platform according to permission settings; include your request in the inquiry.
Does using soy ink mean the finished product is environmentally certified?
No. Soy ink is a printing material option that can be considered for your project; it is not a third-party certification or audit, and using it alone does not support a specific environmental claim for the product.
Need FSC or SMETA documents?
Tell us the product type, quantity, and documents you need with your inquiry. We will review your request and respond as soon as possible.
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