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Structure, Content and Local Adaptation of Generic Forest Stewardship Standards
FSC-STD-20-002
This standard defines a hierarchical framework which ensures that all FSC Forest Stewardship Standards can be audited in a consistent manner, providing replicable results. This standard also specifies the requirements for certification bodies to adapt their generic standards to local conditions in countries where there is not yet an FSC approved regional, national or sub-national Forest Stewardship Standard. This standard shall apply to certification body generic certification standards used as the basis for FSC certification.
The FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Chinese Taipei
FSC-STD-TWN-01-2023 EN
The present document contains certification requirements for certifying forest operations in Chinese Taipei, developed in accordance with FSC's normative document for the development and maintenance of FSC Forest Stewardship Standards. Revisions of FSC 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 FSC Forest Stewardship Standard.
Requirements for Sourcing FSC Controlled Wood
FSC-STD-40-005
Este estándar describe los requisitos de un sistema de diligencia debida para que organizaciones con certificación FSC de Cadena de Custodia eviten material proveniente de fuentes inaceptables. El material proveniente de fuentes inaceptables no puede usarse en productos FSC Mixtos.
Sourcing reclaimed material for use in FSC Product Groups or FSC Certified Projects
FSC-STD-40-007
This standard stipulates the requirements that shall be followed by organizations certified according to FSC-STD-40-004 or FSC-STD-40-006 for purchasing, verifying and classifying reclaimed forest-based inputs (including materials such as bamboo and cork) for use in FSC Product Groups and FSC Certified Projects.
Requirements for use of the FSC trademarks by certificate holders
FSC-STD-50-001
This standard is mandatory for all FSC certificate holders who are entitled to use the FSC trademarks and sets out how to use the FSC trademarks correctly. The standard covers use of the FSC trademarks on FSC certified products, use for promotion of FSC certified products, and for promotion of the company's status as an FSC certificate holder. This standard forms the basis for evaluation and approval by FSC accredited certification bodies of all certificate holders' FSC trademark use.
FSC Principles and Criteria for Forest Stewardship
FSC-STD-01-001
FSC is an international organization that provides a system for voluntary accreditation and independent third-party certification. This system allows certificate holders to market their products and services as the result of environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable forest management. FSC also sets standards for the development and approval of FSC Stewardship Standards which are based on the FSC Principles and Criteria. In addition, FSC sets standards for the accreditation of conformity assessment bodies (also known as certification bodies) that certify compliance with FSC's standards. Based on these standards, FSC provides a system for certification for organizations seeking to market their products as FSC certified. Version 4-0 is still applicable to those territories which have FSC certified forests but do not have Forest Stewardship Standards based on Version 5-0. Version 4-0 is available for download here: FSC-STD-01-001 Principles and Criteria for Forest Stewardship V4-0
General requirements for FSC accredited certification bodies
FSC-STD-20-001
This standard specifies the accreditation requirements for all certification bodies operating FSC accredited certification programs. The objective of this standard is to ensure that these programs are managed in a competent, consistent, impartial, transparent, rigorous, reliable and credible manner, thereby facilitating their acceptance on a national and international basis and so furthering international trade and promoting sustainable development.
Structure and Content of National Forest Stewardship Standards
FSC-STD-60-002
This International Standard shall be used as a normative document for FSC approval of regional, national or sub-national Forest Stewardship Standards.
SLIMF eligibility criteria addendum
FSC-STD-01-003a
This document provides an up to date list of countries for which the SLIMF eligibility criteria differ from those specified for international use in “FSC-STD-01-003 V1-0 EN: SLIMF Eligibility Criteria” .
FSC Controlled Wood Standard for Forest Management Enterprises
FSC-STD-30-010
This standard specifies basic requirements applicable at the forest management unit (FMU) level for forest management enterprises to demonstrate to a company or third party certification body that wood supplied is controlled. It allows forest management enterprises to provide evidence that the wood they supply has been controlled to avoid wood that is illegally harvested, harvested in violation of traditional and civil rights, harvested in forest management units in which high conservation values are threatened by management activities, harvested in areas in which forests are being converted to plantations or nonforest use or harvested from forests in which genetically modified tress are planted.
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FSC_Policy_responses_Ukraine__2022-12-19
FSC-STD-01-003 SLIMF Review Report
Focus Forests Landscape Dialogue – Info Sheet_EN
First Draft - FSC-STD-50-002 V2-0 EN
FSC-STD-RAP-01-2021
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
Guidance CG - Executive Summary.pdf
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Normative Documents

1. FSC-STD-40-004 Chain of Custody Certification

2. FSC-STD-20-011 Chain of Custody Evaluations

Document Purpose

FSC-STD-40-004 Chain of Custody Certification is the core standard that specifies the requirements which apply to all CoC-certified and applicant organizations with respect to sourcing, processing, labelling, and sale of forest-based products as FSC certified.

FSC-STD-20-011 Chain of Custody Evaluations provides the requirements for FSC accredited certification bodies (CBs) for auditing CoC organizations against applicable requirements of the FSC normative framework.

Process Objectives

Since the last full revision of the standards, markets and forest-based products have diversified, which requires a revision of the standards to ensure their continued suitability for meeting industry needs, while maintaining the supply chain integrity. The process objectives will be updated with the approval of the Terms of Reference (ToR).

Process Lead

César Gonçalves, chainofcustody@fsc.org

Get Involved

Please register here to be informed about this process and the key updates

Timeline

History

A summary of the steps taken and process to date:

History
September - October 2023
Workshops announced

As part of the conceptual phase of the revision process FSC would like to invite you to the upcoming workshops related to the Chain of Custody Standard revision process.

All interested stakeholders are invited. To join, please register in advance using the following links:

  • Expanding the scope of FSC-STD-40-007: 20 September 2023 from 15:00 – 16:30 CET
  • Reinforcing FSC 100%: 27 September 2023 from 15:00 – 16:30 CET
  • Developing Mechanisms to Address Integrity Risks in FSC Certified Supply Chains: 4 October 2023 from 15:00 - 16:30 CET
  • Streamlining Chain of Custody Standards: 11 October 2023 from 15:00 – 16:30 CET
26 July 2022 - 02 September 2022
Review Report Consultation

Public consultation on proposed changes in the standard revision

Review report of FSC-STD-40-004 & FSC-STD-20-011
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