Within the Purchasing, Leasing and Public Services Law, all federal government agencies should ensure that the origin of the products is known, and that they originate from sustainably managed forests. In addition, the origin and sustainability of the products should be verified by third party auditing bodies recognized by the Ministry of Natural Resources.

Geographical Areas of Interest

Mexico

Supply Chain Focus

Forest production

Processing/Manufacturing

Related CHapters

Contact Details

Dirección General de Recursos Materiales Inmuebles y Servicios,

SEMARNAT

+52 562-80600 www.semarnat.gob.mx

Traceability

Timber and wooden furniture products should be third-party certified to ensure that the origin of the raw materials is known.

Information Accuracy

Timber and furniture products should be third-party certified to ensure (i) that the origin of the products is known; and, (ii) that the forests where the raw materials originated were sustainably managed. Auditing bodies should register, and be previously approved by, the Ministry of Environment.

Legality

Wood of verified legal origin and in compliance with environmental regulations.

SFM

Timber and wooden furniture products should be third-party certified to ensure that the forests from which the raw materials originated were sustainably managed.

Pollution

Office paper products should be at least 50% Chlorine-free.

Fresh and Recycled Fiber

At least 50% of the fibers of office paper products should be recycled or certified.