Annex Document
Regulatory frameworks require a detailed breakdown of specific material grades and manufacturing locations covered under a single environmental claim. The certificate scope schedule provides this clarity by listing exactly which cardboard types or paper substrates are verified for sustainable sourcing. Without this document, a primary certificate only signals that an entity is part of a system rather than proving a specific product is compliant.
Product Categorisation
Auditors look for alignment between the claims on a delivery note and the defined categories on the list held by the certifying body. This certificate scope schedule distinguishes between pure virgin fibres and mixed sources to prevent the misuse of premium labels on standard grades. It identifies which conversion processes, such as lamination or die cutting, the mill has the formal permission to execute under its current rating.
Changes to the physical production line often necessitate an immediate update to ensure ongoing validity.
Site Inclusion
Locations included in the verify list must demonstrate that their internal segregation protocols match the descriptions found in the master file. An accurate certificate scope schedule prevents a multi-site organisation from applying a higher rating to a branch that lacks the necessary traceability equipment. Certification bodies review these entries annually to remove inactive or non-compliant facilities.
