Preliminary Results of Transaction Verification in Mangifera and Dalbergia Supply Chain

ASI carried out transaction verification in Mangifera (Mango Wood) and Dalbergia (Shisham or North Indian Rose Wood) reveals high risk and presence of non-conforming products.

Transaction Verification in Mangifera and Dalbergia Supply Chain mandated by FSC and conducted by Assurance Service International (ASI). ASI was mandated to conduct a preliminary analysis of transaction data from 2019, collected from 553 certificate holders through certification bodies.

The analysis of over 2,000 sales and purchases transactions revealed several supply chains, representing a wide range of different product types.

The preliminary analysis concluded that Mangifera supply chains pose a high risk for the presence of non-conforming products. The active Mangifera processors are mainly located in India, and the finished products are exported to European markets, including Germany, Denmark, Spain, among others.

ASI will lead continued investigations to obtain a better understanding of the Mangifera (Mango Wood)More about Mangifera (Mango Wood)The mango thrives in both the subtropics and the tropics. In the subtropics, the cold months ensure excellent floralinduction, but late frosts are a major risk; tender parts of the tree are killed by frost. In the tropics, the mango growsanywhere up to 1200 m elevation, but for fruit production a prominent dry season lasting more than 3 months isnecessary. and Dalbergia (Indian Rosewood or Sheesham)More about DalbergiaD. latifolia is native to India and Indonesia, but is also grown in Nigeria, Kenya, Vietnam, the Philippines, and other parts of tropical Africa and Asia as an ornamental plant. It can be 40 m tall and grows quickly under the right conditions. D. latifolia is well known for producing very hard and durable wood with a long straight bore, which makes it highly valued on the international market. Its bark is also used for medicinal purposes in its natural range. supply chains. Stringent disciplinary measures will apply where mismatches are uncovered, and certificate holders are found responsible for false claims. Further specifications are elaborated in the FSC Advice Note on Addressing Deliberate False Claims (ADVICE-40-004-18).

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