Product Certification

FSC®, PEFC®, GECA & Sustainable Product Certification Support

Credible certification is no longer just a marketing advantage, it is increasingly a requirement for market access, procurement eligibility and customer trust.

As regulatory expectations, ESG scrutiny and consumer awareness continue to grow, businesses are under pressure to demonstrate that their products, sourcing practices and operations meet recognised environmental, ethical and legal standards.

At Hikari Solutions, we provide a unique combination of technical consulting and legal expertise to help businesses achieve, maintain and leverage internationally recognised product certifications with confidence.

From FSC® and PEFC® Chain of Custody certification to GECA, Eco Choice NZ and broader sustainability schemes, we help organisations implement practical, defensible systems that strengthen compliance, reduce risk and create competitive advantage.

FSC® & PEFC® Chain of Custody Certification

Practical Certification Systems Designed for Real Business Operations

Achieving FSC® and PEFC® certification requires more than completing paperwork. Businesses must demonstrate traceability, operational control and compliance with a range of embedded legal and ethical obligations.

We help organisations implement practical, audit-ready Chain of Custody systems that integrate directly into existing business operations, avoiding the need for separate, overly complex compliance structures.

Our systems help businesses address:

FSC® and PEFC® certification requirements
Timber legality obligations
International Labour Organisation (ILO) conventions
Work Health & Safety obligations
Discrimination and workplace compliance requirements
Illegal Logging Prohibition Act (ILPA) obligations
EUDR governance and traceability requirements

Our approach is designed to make certification operationally practical, legally defensible and easier to maintain long term.

Our 5-Step FSC® & PEFC® Certification Process

Structured Support from Preparation to Certification

We guide businesses through every stage of the certification process with practical, commercially focused support.

1. Discovery & Scope Definition

We conduct a guided workshop using a “train the trainer” approach to establish your certification scope, operational requirements and readiness for implementation.

2. Customisable Procedures & Templates

We provide a complete set of audit-ready procedure templates aligned with your chosen FSC® or PEFC® standard and designed to integrate into your existing systems.

3. Staff Training & Operational Implementation

We help train your team on their responsibilities within the Chain of Custody process to ensure operational understanding and audit preparedness.

4. Audit Preparation & Certification Support

We assist businesses in preparing for Certification Body audits, responding to auditor requests and resolving non-conformances efficiently and effectively.

5. Certification Completion & Ongoing Compliance

Once certification is achieved, we help businesses maintain compliance, manage ongoing obligations and prepare for future audits and scheme updates.

Purchase Our Customisable Chain of Custody System

Practical, Audit-Ready Certification Frameworks

Our customisable FSC® and PEFC® systems are designed to remove the guesswork from certification and provide businesses with the tools, training and support needed to implement compliance confidently.

The system includes:

Customisable procedures manuals
Audit-ready templates
Training presentations and materials
Supply chain and traceability tools
Integrated due diligence components
Guidance aligned with ILPA and EUDR obligations
Practical implementation support

Unlike generic template packs, our systems are designed around real operational workflows to help businesses maintain compliance efficiently and reduce unnecessary administrative burden.

EUDR Governance Modules for FSC® & PEFC®

Leverage Existing Certification to Streamline EUDR Compliance

Many businesses incorrectly treat EUDR compliance as an entirely separate and costly project.

We help organisations leverage existing FSC® and PEFC® certification systems as a strong foundation for EUDR compliance by integrating governance modules directly into existing frameworks.

This creates:

A more efficient compliance pathway
Reduced duplication of systems and processes
Stronger traceability and governance outcomes
More defensible due diligence frameworks
Lower long-term compliance costs

Our approach allows businesses to maximise the value of existing certification investments while strengthening readiness for evolving international market requirements.

GECA & Eco Choice NZ Certification

Sustainable Product Certification for Australia & New Zealand

Consumers, retailers and procurement frameworks increasingly expect independently verified sustainability claims.

We provide practical support to help businesses achieve certification under:

Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA)
Eco Choice Aotearoa New Zealand

We assist organisations in navigating complex environmental, health and social certification criteria while helping ensure claims remain credible, compliant and commercially valuable.

GECA Consultant Referral Program

Hikari Solutions participates in the Good Environmental Choice Australia Consultant Referral Program.

Where appropriate, clients may be referred to GECA for certification services. All certification assessments and decisions are conducted independently by GECA in accordance with their certification standards and processes.

Other Product Certifications

Support Across Global Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing Standards

Our experience with complex certification systems allows us to support businesses across a broad range of sustainability, traceability and responsible sourcing frameworks.

We regularly assist clients with:

Global Recycling Standard (GRS)
Responsible Wool Standard (RWS)
Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)
Responsible sourcing and traceability frameworks
ESG and sustainability verification requirements

If your market requires a different certification or verification scheme, our team can help you navigate the process and implement practical compliance systems tailored to your operational needs.

Bespoke Certification Consulting & Audit Support

Practical Support Beyond Templates & Documentation

Some businesses require more tailored support to implement certification successfully or manage complex audit and compliance issues. We provide a variety of bespoke consulting services.

Audit Preparation & Certification Body Engagement

We help businesses prepare for certification audits, engage with Certification Bodies and respond strategically throughout the audit process.

Staff Training & Operational Workshops

We deliver targeted workshops and operational training to ensure teams understand their responsibilities and can confidently support certification requirements during audits.

Non-Conformance & Corrective Action Support

We assist organisations in responding to Corrective Action Requests (CARs), resolving non-conformances and strengthening systems following audit findings.

Supply Chain Verification & Due Diligence

We conduct supplier verification activities and due diligence support to strengthen traceability, supply chain integrity and regulatory compliance outcomes.

Annual Maintenance & Update Service

Ongoing Support for Evolving Certification Requirements

Certification systems, regulatory obligations and interpretation frameworks continue to evolve rapidly.

Our Annual Maintenance & Update Service helps businesses remain current, compliant and audit-ready through:

Manual and template updates
Legislative and scheme updates
Training reflecting changing requirements
Advice notes and compliance bulletins
Invitations to training sessions and events
Ongoing implementation support

Annual Maintenance Fee - $800 per annum + GST

Why Businesses Choose Hikari Solutions

Many certification systems fail because they are implemented as standalone compliance exercises rather than integrated operational systems.

We help businesses build certification frameworks that are practical, legally informed and designed to support real commercial operations.

Businesses work with us because we provide:

Practical implementation support, not just templates
Strong understanding of FSC®, PEFC®, GECA and EUDR requirements
Integrated legal and compliance expertise
Operationally realistic systems designed for long-term use
Audit-ready frameworks that reduce compliance risk
Commercially focused solutions that strengthen market credibility

We help organisations turn certification into a genuine operational and commercial advantage, not just a compliance obligation.

Speak With Our Team

Whether you require FSC® or PEFC® certification support, EUDR governance integration, sustainable product certification guidance or strategic audit preparation, Hikari Solutions can help you build a stronger, more defensible certification framework.

Contact our team to discuss how we can support your business.