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SGS, one of the third-party auditing companies which have been accredited by FSC and SFI, is now offering a cost-saving arrangement to PIAG members. There are a few cost components involved with the certification process. Two of the major ones are: • The "daily rate" for the auditor's on-site services. SGS is offering PIAG members a daily rate of $1,200 (representing a 14% discount off its regular rate). Typically, the audit consumes 3/4 of a day ($900) but can be longer for larger companies. • Travel expenses and travel-time charges for the auditor. SGS will work with PIAG members to schedule back-to-back audits where feasible so that these costs can be apportioned. There are attractive savings involved with these "bundling" arrangements that can be affected for both the initial and annual audits. There are other certification cost components -- for example, licensing and administration fees required by the standards group(s) which are billed at cost by SGS. If you're interested in taking advantage of the SGS program, call PIAG at 770.433.3050 or 800.288.1894.

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