The previous partial suspension for Germany, Finland, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Belarus, and Russia is lifted, but immediately superseded by the worldwide suspension. As of this date, Exova BM TRADA is not permitted to sign new certification contracts, perform initial certification audits, or issue new FSC CoC certificates worldwide.
The suspension is a result of occurrences of nonconformities with the ASI accreditation procedure.
Exova BM TRADA is accredited for CoC certification only, and has issued over 2500 valid FSC CoC certificates. Suspensions can be enforced for a maximum of six months.
FSC certificates issued by Exova BM TRADA remain valid during the suspension. Exova BM TRADA can continue to perform FSC surveillance and re-certification audits. If the accreditation is not reinstated within six months their clients will need to seek a new FSC accredited certification body in order for their FSC certificate to remain valid.
This suspension reinforces FSC expectations that our standards will be rigorously audited, and that our accreditation body, ASI, strictly oversees certification bodies.
For any questions or comments please contact ASI at info@accreditation-services.com.