BASIC DOCUMENTATION
All Basic Documentation is required for all products unless noted otherwise.
I11-1 Relevant Certifications
Documents demonstrating that the manufacturer has obtained the relevant certifications demonstrating that the product’s material inputs are responsibly sourced per the requirements of I11 Responsible Industry.
Products that use wood-based materials or timber, including for all final product packaging uses:
- Receipts referencing FSC-certified wood acquisition and final chain of custody numbers
- Receipts from the seller/broker of all salvaged wood procurements
Products that use dimensional stone:
- Natural Stone Sustainability Standard (ANSI/NSI 373) or international equivalent certification
Products that use agricultural inputs:
- USDA (or international equivalent) organic certification
Products that use potential conflict minerals:
- The unique Smelter ID(s), established by the Responsible Minerals Initiative (formerly the Conflict Free Sourcing Initiative), that correspond to the smelter or smelters that provide the product’s mineral ingredients that have an RMAP Standard developed and currently implemented.
- Receipts from the seller/broker of all mineral procurements
Products that use minerals and metals that may be considered conflict minerals or metals but do not have an applicable RMAP Standard for smelters and refiners (see Clarifications):
- Risk Readiness Assessment, established by the Responsible Minerals Initiative, from smelters, refiners and mining companies working with the following minerals and metals: Aluminum, Alumina, Bauxite, Cobalt, Copper, Gold, Graphite, Iron Ore, Lead, Lithium, Mica, Molybdenum, Nickel, Palladium, Platinum, Rare Earth Elements, Silver, Steel, Tantalum, Tin, Tungsten, and Zinc.
- Receipts from the seller/broker of all mineral procurements
EXCEPTION DOCUMENTATION
I11-a Manufacturer Statement
Manufacturer may supply a brief statement indicating that no USDA or international equivalent certification currently exists for commodity and bio-based products.
I11-b Due Diligence
The manufacturer must present documentation indicating that obtaining FSC certification for the packaging is not feasible, and that three or more suppliers were contacted in an effort to source FSC packaging.
I11-c Technical Documentation
Documents demonstrating that the manufacturer has met the exception requirements and any requisite certifications for packaging.
