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List of Approved Derogations for use of ‘Highly Hazardous’ Pesticides
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-30-001a
This addendum lists temporary derogations for the use of pesticides that are considered by FSC to be ‘highly hazardous'. These derogations have been individually approved by the FSC Pesticides Committee on behalf of the FSC Board of Directors. Derogations have been approved only when all the requirements of the Pesticides Derogation Procedure were met. They include strict conditions to be fulfilled by the certificate holders during the derogation period. Derogations are approved for the smallest applicable geographical scope. The derogations listed below are not valid for national use. The rationale for establishing such a list is to provide an overview of derogations used at global level.
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.
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.
List of approved national Group Chain of Custody eligibility criteria
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-40-003a
This addendum lists the national group CoC eligibility criteria which have been developed in accordance to the process specified in FSC-PRO-40-003 Development of national Group Chain of Custody eligibility criteria and which have been evaluated and approved by FSC.
Calculating Financial Penalty/Compensation Fee and Processing Evidence for Blocked Organizations
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-10-003
The objective of this document is to provide the procedures for the calculation of the financial penalty/compensation fee and the process for blocked organizations to contest their blocked status in response to false claims. This procedure is not subject to the rules and regulations outlined in FSC-PRO-01-001."
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.
FSC Remedy Framework
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-01-007
FSC Remedy Framework defines permanent and effective measures required for remedy of harm caused by unacceptable activities as defined by the Policy for the Association of Organizations with FSC V2-0 or by conversion between 1 December 1994 and 31 December 2020.
FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for the United States of America
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-USA-01-2010
The present document contains certification requirements for certifying forest operations in the United States of America, developed in accordance with FSC's normative document for the development and maintenance of Forest Stewardship Standards. Revisions of Forest Stewardship Standards are ongoing, and all existing standards will be transferred to the revised Principles & Criteria version 5-2. All standards are valid until replaced by a new Forest Stewardship Standard.
The FSC National Forest Stewardship Standard of Swiss Confederation (and Principality of Liechtenstein)
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-CHE-01-2018
This standard was developed in accordance with FSC's normative documents for the development and maintenance of Forest Stewardship Standards. The document is applicable to all forest operations seeking FSC certification within Switzerland and Principality of Liechtenstein. The standard applies to all forest types and scales. The scope does not cover non-timber forest products. Revisions of Forest Stewardship Standards are ongoing, and all existing standards will be transferred to the revised Principles & Criteria version 5-2. All standards are valid until replaced by a new Forest Stewardship Standard.
FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Honduras
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-HND-01-2014
The present document contains certification requirements for small and low intensity managed forest operations in Honduras, developed in accordance with FSC's normative document for the development and maintenance of Forest Stewardship Standards. Revisions of Forest Stewardship Standards are ongoing, and all existing standards will be transferred to the revised Principles & Criteria version 5-2. All standards are valid until replaced by a new Forest Stewardship Standard.
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Policies, Standards and Procedures are being developed or revised. Our development, review and revision process is comprehensive, transparent, inclusive and robust, aiming to promote stability and predictability with the FSC system. For a full overview of ongoing and planned processes please view the Normative Framework Schedule. 

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Proposal for FSC Forestry Contractors Certification

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Asia Pacific Regional Forest Stewardship Standard for Smallholders

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FSC-STD-50-002 Requirements for promotional use of the FSC trademarks by non-certificate holders

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International Generic Indicators (IGI) Implementation for the FSC Pesticides Policy (FSC-POL-30-001 V3-0)

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FSC-STD-01-001 V5-2 FSC principles and criteria (P&C) for forest stewardship

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Revision of FSC standard for group entities in forest management groups

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FSC-POL-30-001 FSC Pesticides Policy

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FSC-GUI-30-009 V1-0 Developing guidance for high conservation values (HCV)

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Revision of FSC Guidelines for the Implementation of the Right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC)

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Development of FSC -POL-01-007 Policy to Address Conversion

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