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Policy for Association
Policy (POL)
FSC-POL-01-004
Depending on when the unacceptable activity occurs/occurred, FSC will determine which policy version is used as the point of reference. If the unacceptable activity occurred prior to 2023, version 2-0 of the policy will be applied, whereas if the unacceptable activity occurs in 2023 or beyond, version 3-0 of the Policy for Association will be applied. To access Policy for Association, version 2-0, click here . The Policy for Association is an expression of the values shared by individuals and organizations associated with FSC. It defines six unacceptable activities that associated individuals and organizations and their corporate group commit to avoid in both certified and non-certified operations. The Policy for Association serves as a risk management tool for FSC, protecting the credibility and reputation of the FSC brand and organizations associated with it.
Policy to Address Conversion
Policy (POL)
FSC-POL-01-007
The Policy to Address Conversion presents FSC’s general position and fundamental principles on conversion of natural forests and High Conservation Value areas.
FSC Policy on the Excision of Areas from the Scope of Certification
Policy (POL)
FSC-POL-20-003
The FSC International Center has been asked to provide guidance on several cases in which: A There are impacts on a forest management area which are beyond the full control of the forest managers, or B There are parts of a forest management area for which the management objectives do not meet the requirements for certification, but the managers wish to seek certification for the remaining areas.
Scope of Application of the FSC Principles and Criteria for Forest Stewardship
Policy (POL)
FSC-POL-10-004
The FSC Board of Directors approved the following as FSC policy in relation to the scope of application of FSC-STD-01-001 FSC Principles and Criteria for Forest Stewardship.
Annual Administration Fee (AAF)
Policy (POL)
FSC-POL-20-005
The objective of this Policy is to describe the basic principles for calculating and administering the Annual Administration Fee (AAF) for FSC-accredited certification bodies.
Towards a thriving Network that supports FSC delivering on its global objectives
Policy (POL)
FSC Network Policy
The FSC Network Policy describes the framework and organization of the FSC Network. This document addresses challenges around some aspects of the Network that have evolved over time, and improves transparency and accountability between the Network, the FSC International Board, the FSC International Secretariat, and the members of the organization.
FSC Interpretation on GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms)
Policy (POL)
FSC-POL-30-602
Since the FSC Principles and Criteria were adopted in 1995, FSC members have pointed out the weakness of the definition of GMOs. Certification bodies have pointed out the difficulties in ensuring a uniform interpretation of this definition in practice. Forestry enterprises have informed FSC that uncertainties about this policy are one reason why they do not seek certification. This paper is an attempt at clarification.
FSC Lists of Highly Hazardous Pesticides
Policy (POL)
FSC-POL-30-001a
This addendum lists active ingredients of chemical pesticides that meet the criteria, indicators and thresholds set out in Annex 1 of FSC-POL-30-001 FSC Pesticides Policy. Such chemical pesticides are therefore considered to be highly hazardous and are classified as prohibited, highly restricted or restricted in FSC Forest Management Certification.
Structure, Content and Development of Interim National Standards
Procedure (PRO)
FSC-PRO-60-007
The objective of this document is to specify the requirements for FSC-accredited certification bodies for developing Interim National Standard (INS) or Interim Regional Standard (IRS), depending on the geographic scope of the standard, for the certification of responsible forest management and the responsible management of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) at the Management Unit (MU) level. These standards shall be based on the International Generic Indicators (IGI) and shall address the regional, national or sub-national conditions in which they are to be used and shall consider input from local stakeholders. The FSC Board of Directors at FSC International, acting through the Policy Steering Group (PSG) shall approve Interim National Standards (INS) before they can be used for FSC certification purposes. In March 2020 the revised procedure was published to reflect the FSC Board of Directors’ decision during their 82nd meeting to delegate the approval of INS to the Policy Steering Group.
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)
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ToR for Pilot testing M23_2024-04-09.pdf
FSC statement_FSC One Remedy Framework_18 Jan 2022_0.pdf
Material Informativo_Marco de Remediacion FSC.pdf
2018.05 Nuevos Miembros ES - FSC Internacional
2018.07 Nuevos Miembros ES - FSC Internacional
2018.03 New Members EN- FSC Internacional
2021.06 New members EN- FSC International
FSC Statement On HS Timber_end Of Disassociation_2 Nov 2021.Pdf
FSC_FAQs_Current-Situation-In-Russia-Belarus-Ukraine_2022-04-07
New-Approaches-update-2018-final.pdf

This document provides FSC’s formal interpretation of requirements included in FSC-STD-20-007. An updated version was published on 1 July 2024. The French version will be available in September.

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Directive (DIR)
Status
approved
Code
FSC-DIR-20-007

FSC-DIR-20-007_FR_FM_Evaluations_2023-11.pdf

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FSC-DIR-20-007_ES_FM_Evaluations_2024-07.pdf

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FSC-DIR-20-007_EN_FM_Evaluations_2024-07.pdf

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