Kruger Products achieved FSC® CoC certification for consumer and commercial tissue products

Mar 21, 2011. /Lesprom Network/. Kruger Products L.P. received Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) Chain of Custody (CoC) certification from the Rainforest Alliance’s SmartWood program for its consumer and away-from-home tissue products, making it the first Canadian tissue company to achieve this standard, as the company said in a press release received by Lesprom Network. "FSC certification is well-recognized around the world and considered the most rigorous social and environmental standards in the forestry industry," said Mario Gosselin, COO, Kruger Products. "The thoroughness of the Rainforest Alliance’s auditing process is a demonstration of our commitment to and leadership in sustainably sourced premium tissue paper products." “We are delighted with Kruger Products’ commitment to responsible forestry, which addresses the fact that consumers around the world are embracing sustainability,” said Tensie Whelan, President of the Rainforest Alliance. “By enabling consumers to be part of the sustainability solution, Kruger Products’ commitment will further drive the industry forward, demonstrating the significant impact businesses can have on the management of working landscapes.” The certification will apply to nearly 40% of Kruger Products’ consumer and away-from-home production. The products will feature the FSC label on packaging beginning as soon as this summer. Kruger Products is Canada’s leading tissue manufacturer.