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How to become certified
The steps to certification follow a standardised procedure, based on many years of experience from IMO, and the guidelines of the respective standard setting organization.
The essential requirements necessary for certification can be implemented in the course of a voluntary pre-audit. Once a contract has been signed, IMO carries out an audit. IMO audits every procedure to ensure compliance with the certification standard. The information received is, of course, treated confidentially. In a report, subject authorisation by the company, we certify compliance with the standard and indicate any deviations. The company having successfully passed the audit, the certificate is issued. If you desire certificates for more than one standard we can perform a combined audit in order to keep down costs. In subsequent annual surveillance audits, IMO confirms that all requirements are still complied with, including the flow of goods and any changes in the operation. After five years, a reoccurring main Audit is scheduled to test all areas of operation.
The essential requirements necessary for certification can be implemented in the course of a voluntary pre-audit. Once a contract has been signed, IMO carries out an audit. IMO audits every procedure to ensure compliance with the certification standard. The information received is, of course, treated confidentially. In a report, subject authorisation by the company, we certify compliance with the standard and indicate any deviations. The company having successfully passed the audit, the certificate is issued. If you desire certificates for more than one standard we can perform a combined audit in order to keep down costs. In subsequent annual surveillance audits, IMO confirms that all requirements are still complied with, including the flow of goods and any changes in the operation. After five years, a reoccurring main Audit is scheduled to test all areas of operation.
Guidelines
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Qualitative production requirements exist only for forest management. In agreement with the guidelines, you have the opportunity to compare your company with the requirements and to appreciate how much change might be required. A pre-assessment can help to detail which changes are necessary for a company to become certified.
>> Standards according to which the IMO Department of Forestry and Timber offers certification.
Qualitative production requirements exist only for forest management. In agreement with the guidelines, you have the opportunity to compare your company with the requirements and to appreciate how much change might be required. A pre-assessment can help to detail which changes are necessary for a company to become certified.
>> Standards according to which the IMO Department of Forestry and Timber offers certification.
Your Offer From IMO
Being your certification professionals IMO is your partner for everything you need to become certified. We give you individual advice and adaptive solutions according to your needs.
When you want specific information to decide on certification, we offer a Pre-assessment to assist you in analysing your situation and giving you a clear picture of the changes you need to make. The Pre-assessment is strictly confidential.
In the end we would like to make an offer for inspection and certification of your company.
As a speaker and educator IMO can serve you in a seminar. As certification experts, we compose articles for trade journals and scientific symposiums.
When you want specific information to decide on certification, we offer a Pre-assessment to assist you in analysing your situation and giving you a clear picture of the changes you need to make. The Pre-assessment is strictly confidential.
In the end we would like to make an offer for inspection and certification of your company.
As a speaker and educator IMO can serve you in a seminar. As certification experts, we compose articles for trade journals and scientific symposiums.
Getting Information for the Next Step
Upon your request, we would be pleased to forward you more information such as requirements of the standards or fees. We would be happy to answer any further questions personally.
Steps to Certification
Standard Control Program ch_i_2-1-9-en-mai08_standard_control_program.pdf
Application Forms application_form_coc.doc / application_form-fm_ii_6-1-1a-en-aug06.doc
Application Forms application_form_coc.doc / application_form-fm_ii_6-1-1a-en-aug06.doc
Your contact people in our Forest Department
>> Thomas Papp-Váry (MSc Forestry / Forstassessor), forest @imo.ch, Tel: +41 (0) 71 626 06 28
>> Rebecca Neiger (MSc Forestry), forest @imo.ch, Tel: +41 (0) 71 626 06 28
>> Wolfram Kotzurek, (MSc Forestry / Forstassessor), wkotzurek @aim.com, Tel:+49-(0)7641/9354881
>> Rebecca Neiger (MSc Forestry), forest @imo.ch, Tel: +41 (0) 71 626 06 28
>> Wolfram Kotzurek, (MSc Forestry / Forstassessor), wkotzurek @aim.com, Tel:+49-(0)7641/9354881
