Accelerated
23.06.2025 - 31.08.2026
FSC-STD-60-004r V1-0 Regulatory Module - International Generic Indicators
FSC-STD-50-001r V1-0 Regulatory Module - Trademark
FSC-STD-40-006r V1-0 Regulatory Module - Project Certification
FSC-STD-40-004r V1-0 Regulatory Module - Chain of Custody Certification
FSC-STD-30-005r V1-0 Regulatory Module - Forest Management Groups
FSC-STD-20-011r V1-0 Regulatory Module - Chain of Custody Evaluations
FSC-STD-20-001r V1-0 Regulatory Module - General Requirements
FSC-STD-30-010r V1-0 FSC Regulatory Module - Controlled Forest Management
FSC-STD-20-007r V1-0 FSC Regulatory Module - Forest Management Evaluations
This module is for voluntary use by organizations applying for or holding FSC certification to extend their certification scope in order to align with the Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 or “EUDR”. The FSC Regulatory Module empowers users to navigate the regulatory landscape effectively, supporting both legal compliance and sustainability best practices. The FSC Regulatory Module sets the framework and requirements to: introduce a due diligence system to support EUDR compliance, including information collection, risk assessment and risk mitigation, gather and transmit precise information on the origin of products, including geolocation and time of production, and ensure that only deforestation-free material enters the FSC chain of custody.
FSC is realigning the requirements of its Regulatory Module suite of standards to support compliance with REGULATION (EU) 2023/1115 (known as the European Union Deforestation Regulation, EUDR). This revision will bring the Regulatory Module up to date with the final version of the regulation, which will enter into enforcement for large and medium-size enterprises on 31 December 2026.
Katharine Tyndall
Saija Hotti
Greta Walters
César Gonçalves
Deniz Özüt
Girma Kelboro Mensuro
Ha Thi Nguyen
Paulina Tibanlombo
Dorothee Jung-Wilhelm
Jannicka Murphy
Timeline
A summary of steps taken in process to date
Revision process approved to align Regulatory Modules with changes introduced in EUDR
Postponement due to additional changes to EUDR at EU level, expected by end of April 2026
Drafting