Guidelines on Application of Requirements for Non-Timber Forest Products Certification in MTCS ST 1002:2021 Malaysian Criteria and Indicators for Sustainable Forest Management under the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme
The MTCC Stakeholder Dialogue 2022 held on 31 October – 1 November 2022 in Kuala Lumpur was organized to seek feedback from the stakeholders on the certification of forest plantations established after the cut-off date of 31 December 2010 and to create awareness and obtain input on developing a guidance document on certifying non-timber forest products (NTFP) under the MTCS. The summary report of the MTCC Stakeholder Dialogue 2022 is available here.
During the Dialogue, stakeholders were informed about the draft guidance document on certifying NTFP under the MTCS, and their inputs were recorded and compiled, which included a recommendation for more time for the stakeholders to study the draft guidance document and provide input/feedback.
In this connection, MTCC is pleased to subject the MTCS GD 1002:2023 Guidelines on Application of Requirements for Non-Timber Forest Products Certification in MTCS ST 1002:2021 Malaysian Criteria and Indicators for Sustainable Forest Management under the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme for public comment starting 27 January to 26 February 2022 (30-days).
Stakeholders are invited to submit comments or feedback on the guidance document. Please fill in this form to receive the link to the document. If you have any queries, kindly contact Mr Melvin Ku at [email protected].