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Approval of Interim National Standards (INS) and low complex National Forest Stewardship Standards (NFSS)
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-10-607
This document ensures a consistent and high-quality process for the assessment and decision making of Interim National Standards (INS) and low complex National Forest Stewardship Standards (NFSS).
Development and Transfer of National Forest Stewardship Standards to the FSC Principles and Criteria Version 5-1
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-60-006
The objective of this Procedure is to provide a methodology for developing and transferring National Forest Stewardship Standards (NFSSs) to the P&C V5-1.
Processing FSC Policy for Association Complaints
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-01-009
This document describes the process that FSC adopts to ensure a timely, independent and effective resolution of Policy for Association complaints. These are complaints against organizations associated with FSC about their compliance with FSC-POL-01-004, the Policy for the Association of Organizations with FSC.
Approval of Forest Stewardship Standards addendum - Criteria to determine low complexity National Forest Stewardship Standards (NFSS)
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-10-607a
This addendum provides the criteria for delegating the approval of low complex National Forest Stewardship Standards (NFSS) to the Policy Steering Group (PSG)
Ecosystem Services Procedure: Impact Demonstration and Market Tools
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-30-006
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Forest Stewardship Standards already require forest managers to maintain/conserve or enhance/restore ecosystem services and environmental values. They also require the managers of FSC-certified forests to identify, produce, or enable the production of diversified benefits and/ or products based on the range of resources and ecosystem services existing in the management unit. The procedure offers a framework for verifying impacts and approving FSC ecosystem services claims that can be used by forest managers to access ecosystem services markets and/or other benefits. It set out the requirements for FSC-certified forest managers to credibly demonstrate the impact of their activities on the maintenance, conservation, restoration or enhancement of ecosystem services.
List of FSC approved Controlled Wood documents
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-60-002b
This addendum lists the national and regional risk assessments that have been developed in accordance with the process specified in FSC-PRO-60-002 and have been evaluated and approved by FSC.Spanish version available here.
Development and Revision of FSC Requirements
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-01-001
The objective of this Procedure is to provide a clear and unambiguous methodology to develop, review, and revise all normative documents in the FSC Normative Framework in order to promote stability and predictability within the FSC system. To access the current effective version 3.1, click here .
Evaluation of the organization's commitment to FSC Values and occupational health and safety in the Chain of Custody
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-20-001
The scope of this document is to provide the procedures that shall be used by Certification Bodies for assessing the certificate holder's commitment to FSC values and occupational health and safety. However, Certificate Holders and other interested parties can also consult this document in order to learn the procedures used by Certification Bodies when assessing these requirements.
Transaction Verification Procedure
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-10-201
The objective of this document is to provide a transparent procedure for transaction verification. Transaction verification is one of the certification activities carried out by accredited certification bodies and Assurance Services International to safeguard the integrity of the FSC system and address integrity risks in relevant supply chains.
PSU Enquiry Procedure
Procedure (PRO)
PSU-PRO-10-201
The objective of this document is to provide clear and unambiguous procedures to process enquiries in relation to the FSC Normative Framework in a consistent, transparent and timely manner.
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FSC normative documents
FSC_Policy_responses_Ukraine__2022-12-19
FSC-STD-RAP-01-2021
FSC-STD-01-003 SLIMF Review Report
Focus Forests Landscape Dialogue – Info Sheet_EN
2018.07 New Members EN- FSC Internacional
2020.12 New Members EN - FSC Internacional
FSC core labour requirements self-assessment_USA V1-0
FSC core labour requirements self-assessment_Australia V1-0
Greenpeace Report - Stolen Future

Current Cases

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Samling Global Limited

Case Status
Open
Process
Assessment
Concerns
Deforestation
Destruction of HCVs
Human/Traditional rights violations
Illegal logging/timber trade
Location
Malaysia
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WOB Timber GmbH

Case Status
Open
Process
Direct Decision
Concerns
Illegal logging/timber trade
Location
Germany
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Djarum Group

Case Status
Closed
Process
Assessment
Concerns
Deforestation
Location
Indonesia
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Roda Mas of the Harita Group

Case Status
Open
Process
Direct Decision
Concerns
Destruction of HCVs
Human/Traditional rights violations
Location
Indonesia
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Olam International

Case Status
Open
Process
ADR (Investigation)
Concerns
Deforestation
Location
Gabon
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Jari Group

Case Status
Closed
Process
Investigation
Concerns
Illegal logging/timber trade
Location
Brazil
Disassociated
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Korindo Group

Case Status
Closed
Process
Conditional Association
Concerns
Deforestation
Destruction of HCVs
Human/Traditional rights violations
Location
Indonesia
Disassociated
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Holzindustrie Schweighofer

Case Status
Closed
Process
Roadmap
Concerns
Deforestation
Destruction of HCVs
Illegal logging/timber trade
Location
Romania
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BILT Graphic Paper Products Limited (BILT)

Case Status
Closed
Process
Investigation
Concerns
Workers' rights violations
Location
Malaysia
Disassociated
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Bosques Cautin

Case Status
Closed
Process
Investigation
Concerns
Human/Traditional rights violations
Location
Chile
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