Consumables
Favini: new FSC certifications for key top brands
Tuesday 02. June 2009 - Favini announces that key top brands are now FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified.
The products certified are: Majestic, Burano, Bindakote, SHIRO Alga Carta, SHIRO Echo, BIANCOFLASH Premium, BIANCOFLASH Ivory, Bindakote, Astralux, Classy Covers, Dolce Vita, and Le Cirque.
Favini has been accredited for FSC since February 2005 and strongly supports the FSC approach to forestry protection. FSC certifies the chain of production to assure consumers that wood pulps come from forests that are managed to meet strict social, economic and ecological standards. FSC is an independent not for profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the worlds forests.
Andrea Nappa, CEO of Favini, said: “The new FSC certifications, that now cover these key brands, support Favinis long standing commitment to the protection of the environment in which we believe we are one of the most advanced companies in Europe. We will continue to innovate in environmentally friendly papers and to make investments that reduce our carbon footprint and other important impacts.”
Both Favini mills are FSC certified and comply with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 regulations. The Rossano Veneto mill is also OHSAS 18001 certified and was the first paper mill in Italy to receive ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001. Favini does not use any uncontrolled wood from virgin forests in line with FSC guidelines.