If you are buying a finished product for resale you are not required to become COC certified. However, in order to MAKE and sell an FSC COC product, you, as a manufacturer in the process would have to become COC certified.
David, Thank you for your manufacturers insight. If I am buying a chop finished for resale is that a product that is different than a length of moulding that is finished for resale? I do not believe custom framers are considered manufacturers in the strictest sense, am I wrong? If we independent framers have to be COCustody certified before you can let clients know they bought a FSC frame , well, that would be a shame. NC must have done enough research to feel they could proceed with an ECO program.Like Bill said, Nurre Caxton is indeed providing the sticker for the back of the frame,and for the back of the samples etc. There is some info to fill out on each one, The stickers are sold in sheets, not provided at delivery of a chop or a length. They are specifically to be used for their Sherwood line and the black satins.
The FSC ,COC is a nuance that I am capitalizing on in my shop. I am very much a cherry picker when it comes to samples on my wall from all my moulding suppliers. For the sake of supporting the effort it takes to satisfy the FSC,COC criteria I carry the samples that satisfy it. I agree Bill, the NC Sherwood line can look a bit 'thirsty', but I am displaying it. My clients cant buy it if I dont show it. NC may not put together that it is the design or the eco-ness that makes the line a success or not. All I can do is do my bit. I sell what looks good for my clients, the FSC is BONUS! Larson is playing well with others too,their Biltmore and Serrano lines come wood burned on the sample backs with the FSC info. They too provide stickers and display info. Time for Roma and Studio and Yadda Yadda Yadda to join in.
My younger clients seem to be even more tuned into this stuff, and we are all looking for ways to generate interest from the younger generation. A fresh high school grad just laid down nearly $200. for a sherwood frame, she liked the less shiny look,and she had several blacks to chose from, so go figure. She was pleased that her choice was also certified ecologically sound. Bonus for everyone: Me Her, NC,FSC,Earth.