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Assessment of Certification Schemes Operating in Indonesia (PDF format)

© WWF-Canon / Michel GUNTHER

The assessment of certification under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the Indonesian Eco-labelling Institute (LEI) systems in Indonesia was conducted by WWF consultants in 2006 using the Forest Certification Assessment Guide. The Guide was developed by the World Bank/WWF Alliance for Forest Conservation and Sustainable Use as a tool to assess a forest certification scheme and identify components of the scheme that could be strengthened to more effectively drive improvements in forest management and to enhance recognition of the scheme in the market place and by other stakeholders. The assessment found that the LEI scheme met most of the FCAG requirements, however non-conformities were found with respect to its policy on the conversion of natural forests, transparency of the accreditation process, and public reporting. The FSC scheme in Indonesia complied with the FCAG requirements except for its reliance on interim standards. WWF is in dialogue with LEI and FSC to explore how the issues identified in the assessment can best be addressed.

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