What is the history and experience of the certifying body?
SCS is an internationally recognized third-party certifier that follows established and recognized guidelines to ensure its objectivity. Established in 1984, SCS was the nation’s first third-party certifier for pesticide residues in produce. The company is now internationally engaged in certification of multiple facets of the food industry, the environmentally sound management of forests and marine habitats, and environmental achievement in product manufacturing including certification of Environmentally Preferable Products. SCS uses ISO 14024 Principles and Procedures for Type I Environmental Labeling, EPA’s Federal Guidance on Environmentally Preferable Purchasing and ASTM E2129 Data Collection for Sustainability of Building Products to guide the development of its environmental specifications for manufacturing.
