The website provides information about the functionality and timelines of the OCP. It also features user manuals, information on the tools and features of the OCP and an extensive FAQ. Visit the new OCP website: http://ocp-info.fsc.org/
The OCP beta version has been released for testing. It has been developed to further validate certification claims between different points along the supply chain, from forest to store shelf. It a new digital platform that connects certified FSC suppliers and customers so that claims for FSC-certified products can be confirmed as accurate by both trading parties.
The OCP is in a testing phase that will be open for much of this year. Certificate holders are invited to try a demo version that is available from today. FSC encourages certificate holders to register to test the system, on either a regular testing basis through the demo mode – where information is not live, and will be deleted periodically – or on the live system, where information recorded is permanent and can be used in auditing.
FSC has introduced this prolonged testing phase to allow all certificate holders the opportunity to assess the OCP and provide feedback to FSC for consideration, so that the design may be optimized.
Terms and Conditions of Use
As part of the testing phase, the OCP Terms and Conditions of Use (T&Cs) have been released for stakeholder consultation to gather feedback on their applicability. The T&Cs form an agreement that users must abide by to use the OCP. These T&Cs will be in place and required during the testing phase of the OCP. At this stage, FSC looks to certificate holders to review the T&C’s and submit comments. T&Cs are not considered to be part of the normative framework of FSC, however in acknowledgement of their importance to all certificate holder, FSC asks for comments to ensure the widest consultation possible. These comments will be accepted for 60 days from February 14th 2014. This input will be used to revise and update the T&Cs before any mandatory requirement is set for OCP usage.
To find out more about the OCP testing phase visit ocp-info.fsc.org where you can also find details about how to activate your own OCP demo account and try it yourself.
FSC encourages certificate holders to provide input on the OCP through the testing period. Ensuring FSC claims are accurate is critical to all of us, and your participation and feedback is important.
To submit comments, email to support@ocphelp.zendesk.com
[Source: FSC International]