Definitions for "Chain-of-Custody"
A document that tracks the movement of a wood product from the forest to a vendor and is used to verify compliance with FSC guidelines. A "vendor" is defined as the company that supplies wood products to project contractors or subcontractors for on-site installation.
The step-by-step verification process through which products are traced from their origin to the final end product. For paper this means the forests to the finished product.
Protocol established to maintain integrity and confidentiality of all samples submitted. Chain-of-Custody begins with the collection procedure but must be maintained throughout shipping, testing, result reporting and record/specimen storage.