• In Product can be defined as any log, lumber (reclaimed/deconstructed or fresh cut) or finished product.
• When wood has traveled less than 500 miles from point of origin to its final destination, it may be labeled as ‘Local Wood’. Products that travel a greater distance (from the removal, deconstruction or reclamation site to the processing, drying, storage, sales facility or final destination) may still be certified under the USRW Standards, but may not be labeled as ‘Local Wood’. If distance traveled was not recorded due to Interim Certification, then items cannot be declared as ‘Local Wood’.

5.1 Labeling and Trademark Use. This may be by actual tag, label, or certificate.

5.1.1 Only USRW certified products that are eligible for USRW certified labeling may be promoted with the USRW certified woods trademark. (REQUIRED)

5.1.2 Any USRW certified products will be required to either be tagged or have documentation bearing the USRW labeling requirements. (REQUIRED)

5.1.3 Any unfinished material bearing USRW labeling will identify the moisture content category of the item for full disclosure to the customer. Allowable categories are listed in Appendix A. Point of sale material will further explain these terms or direct purchasers to USRW website (www.usrwcertified.org) for further information, or both. (REQUIRED) Scannable or trackable tag with source and history information available digitally is an acceptable form of labeling if one chooses to not include all of the information in print form on a label.

5.1.4 Any product bearing USRW labeling will identify whether the source material is urban wood, salvaged wood or reclaimed/deconstructed urban wood. Point of sale material will further explain these terms or direct the purchaser to USRW website (www.usrwcertified.org) for further information, or both. (REQUIRED) Scannable or trackable tag with source and history information available digitally is an acceptable form of labeling if one chooses to not include all of the information in print form on a label.

5.1.5 Any product bearing USRW labeling will identify the species of the wood. If the source material is reclaimed/deconstructed urban wood, then broader grouping will suffice, (see section 2.6.3). Point of sale material will further explain these terms or direct purchasers to USRW website (www.usrwcertified.org) for further information, or both. (REQUIRED) Scannable or trackable tag with source and history information available digitally is an acceptable form of labeling if one chooses to not include all of the information in print form on a label.

5.1.6 Any product bearing USRW labeling will identify the reason(s) for removal/ deconstruction to ensure that the consumer is aware of the history of the product and is able to make a purchase decision that is in alignment with their conscience. Scannable tag with source and history information available digitally is an acceptable form of labeling if one chooses to not include all of the information in print form on a label. If source logs or lumber are bundled or grouped with mixed reasons for removal, then the reason with the lowest score value will be listed on label. (REQUIRED) To meet interim certification requirements, this information may not be available and will therefore not be required.

5.1.7 Any product bearing USRW labeling will identify the star level of certification, or that it is Interim Certified. Scannable tag with source and history information available digitally is an acceptable form of labeling if one chooses to not include all of the information in print form on a label. (REQUIRED)