Traceability for timber products is an important part of the manufacturing process, as it ensures that companies are able to accurately track the origin and history of the product they are creating. At Auszac, this traceability is taken one step further with their Chain of Custody audit procedure. This audit is conducted by an external auditor and requires a thorough review of all aspects of the production process, from the initial sourcing and processing of the raw material (in this case balsa wood) to its final delivery. This guarantees that each product has a certified chain of custody from source to sale, meaning that customers can be sure that their purchase was made with confidence in its environmental credentials.

The Chain of Custody audit at Auszac includes checks on all elements involved in the production process. These include ensuring any third-party suppliers used are meeting necessary standards for responsible forestry management; verifying that all materials used are certified; tracking sources for each component part and verifying them against legal requirements; and regularly inspecting production facilities, including logging operations, sawmills and warehouses. All these steps ensure customers know exactly where their product came from, how it was produced and what measures have been put in place to protect forests and resources.

The Chain of Custody auditing system helps create consumer confidence in timber products, which is critical in promoting sustainability through ethical practices. By providing transparency along every step in the supply chain, Auszac's Chain of Custody auditing makes it easier for customers to make informed decisions about where they buy their balsa wood products from, knowing they can trust they have been ethically sourced.