Normative Newsfeed

This page provides a searchable and regularly updated feed of recent Interpretations, Advice Notes, and Derogations related to FSC’s normative framework.

Our goal is to improve transparency and make it easier for Certification Bodies (CBs) and stakeholders to stay up to date with changes and clarifications that may impact the implementation of FSC standards.

Postponing of Audits

Document Code: DER-STD-20-001_01 V1-1-amended

Topic:

CB Standards

Document Type:

Derogations (DER)

Publication Date:

January 7, 2019

Reinstating the Annual Administration Fee for all types of certifications in Ukraine

Document Code: ADVICE-20-005- 01_V3-0

Topic:

AAF

Document Type:

Advice Notes (ADV)

Publication Date:

September 5, 2024

Interpretation of the Normative Framework

Document Code: n.a

Topic:

CoC Standards

Document Type:

Interpretations (INT)

Publication Date:

April 1, 2025