Conformity assessment of UFCS against PEFC (2010).pdf - ITS Global
Conformity assessment of UFCS against PEFC (2010).pdf - ITS Global
Conformity assessment of UFCS against PEFC (2010).pdf - ITS Global
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Evaluation and <strong>assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> Uruguayan Forest Certification scheme <strong>against</strong> the requirements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>PEFC</strong> Council<br />
The requirements <strong>of</strong> the ratified ILO conventions can be enforced through the legislative<br />
framework for Uruguay.<br />
Conforms<br />
12) Do the national certification criteria address the core elements <strong>of</strong> those Fundamental<br />
ILO Conventions which have not been ratified by the country? (Annex 3, 3.3)<br />
As noted previously, all core ILO Conventions have been ratified by Uruguay.<br />
Conforms<br />
13) Has the ILO Code <strong>of</strong> Practise on Safety and Health in Forestry Work been considered in<br />
development <strong>of</strong> national and regional certification criteria? (Annex 3, 3.3)<br />
The ILO Code <strong>of</strong> Practice on Safety and Health in Forestry Work was considered in development<br />
<strong>of</strong> forest management standard and is captured by requirements <strong>of</strong> Criteria 6, Indicator 6.6.1 <strong>of</strong><br />
UNIT 1152: 2009.<br />
Conforms<br />
4.1.5 Other International Conventions<br />
14) Are the international conventions relevant to forest management and ratified by the<br />
country respected through the legislative framework? (Annex 3, 3.4)<br />
Uruguay has implemented the following actions in relation to international conventions relevant<br />
to forest management:<br />
International Convention<br />
Convention on Biological Diversity Ratified – 5/11/1993<br />
Kyoto Protocol and Carbon Sinks Ratified – 5/2/2001<br />
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species Ratified – 2/4/1975<br />
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety Signed - 1/2/2001<br />
The requirements <strong>of</strong> ratified conventions can be enforced through the legislative framework for<br />
Uruguay.<br />
The intent <strong>of</strong> the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety is repeated in Criteria 3, Indicator 6.3.2 <strong>of</strong><br />
UNIT 1152: 2009.<br />
Conforms<br />
15) Are the requirements agreed upon in the conventions, even if they are not ratified by<br />
the country, respected in the certification criteria to the degree that they are covered in<br />
PEOLG or other reference documents basis approved by the <strong>PEFC</strong> Council? (Annex 3, 3.4)<br />
The requirements in the international conventions (protocols) detailed in question 14 are<br />
respected in the forest management standard UNIT 1152: 2009.<br />
Conforms<br />
4.2 Level <strong>of</strong> Application and Implementation (Annex 3, 4)<br />
4.2.1 General<br />
The <strong>UFCS</strong> provides options for individual and group certificates (either an organisation or legally<br />
appointed individuals who undertake responsibilities <strong>of</strong> Applicant Entity for the management <strong>of</strong><br />
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