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Evaluation and assessment of Uruguayan Forest Certification scheme against the requirements of the PEFC Council The requirements of the ratified ILO conventions can be enforced through the legislative framework for Uruguay. Conforms 12) Do the national certification criteria address the core elements of those Fundamental ILO Conventions which have not been ratified by the country? (Annex 3, 3.3) As noted previously, all core ILO Conventions have been ratified by Uruguay. Conforms 13) Has the ILO Code of Practise on Safety and Health in Forestry Work been considered in development of national and regional certification criteria? (Annex 3, 3.3) The ILO Code of Practice on Safety and Health in Forestry Work was considered in development of forest management standard and is captured by requirements of Criteria 6, Indicator 6.6.1 of UNIT 1152: 2009. Conforms 4.1.5 Other International Conventions 14) Are the international conventions relevant to forest management and ratified by the country respected through the legislative framework? (Annex 3, 3.4) Uruguay has implemented the following actions in relation to international conventions relevant to forest management: International Convention Convention on Biological Diversity Ratified – 5/11/1993 Kyoto Protocol and Carbon Sinks Ratified – 5/2/2001 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species Ratified – 2/4/1975 Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety Signed - 1/2/2001 The requirements of ratified conventions can be enforced through the legislative framework for Uruguay. The intent of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety is repeated in Criteria 3, Indicator 6.3.2 of UNIT 1152: 2009. Conforms 15) Are the requirements agreed upon in the conventions, even if they are not ratified by the country, respected in the certification criteria to the degree that they are covered in PEOLG or other reference documents basis approved by the PEFC Council? (Annex 3, 3.4) The requirements in the international conventions (protocols) detailed in question 14 are respected in the forest management standard UNIT 1152: 2009. Conforms 4.2 Level of Application and Implementation (Annex 3, 4) 4.2.1 General The UFCS provides options for individual and group certificates (either an organisation or legally appointed individuals who undertake responsibilities of Applicant Entity for the management of www.itsglobal.net Page 26
Evaluation and assessment of Uruguayan Forest Certification scheme against the requirements of the PEFC Council forest for a number of owners). The UFCS details the rules for individual certification (GD02) and group certification (SD07) including responsibilities and authorities for all participants seeking certification. 16) Are the applicants, the certified areas and participating forest owners / managers / others actors clearly identified in the scheme documentation? (Annex 3, 4.1) UFCS documentation (refer to SD07 and GD02) clearly identifies the applicant, certified areas, forest owners/managers for each category of certification. Conforms 17) Does the scheme documentation require that all actors involved in or operating on the certified area comply with the certification requirements? (Annex 3, 4.1) UFCS documentation (refer to SD07 for Group Certification and GD02, Section 5.1 for Individual certification). Conforms 18) Does the scheme documentation require that all actors individually certified or participating in regional/group certification are responsible for ensuring that contractors’ activities and operations meet the respective forest management criteria? (Annex 3, 3.4) UFCS documentation requires that contractors (third parties) perform duties according to requirement of “Sustainable Forestry Certification System” (refer to SD07 and GD02). Conforms 4.2.2 Regional Certification Not Applicable (No. 19 – 34) 4.2.3 Group Certification 35) Does the national definition for group certification comply with the PEFC Council definition? (Annex 3, 4.1 b) The criteria and requirements for group certification within the UFCS as set out in SD07 comply with PEFCC requirements. Conforms 36) Does the scheme documentation clearly define who the applicant is for group certification? (Annex 3, 4.1 b) The UFCS clearly identifies the Applicant Entity (Group Administrator) for group certification (refer to GD02, Section 5.2 and SD07). Conforms 37) Does the scheme documentation describe the applicant’s responsibility to assure the compliance of all participants with the certification requirements? (Annex 3, 4.1 b) UFCS documentation (refer to SD07) requires all members in group certification to “commit to comply with the obligations imposed by Sustainable Forest Management System”. It is the responsibility of Group Administrator (Applicant Entity), who acts on behalf of group members, to ensure all members comply with forest management requirements. www.itsglobal.net Page 27
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