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    Chain of Custody Certification

    Forest Stewardship Council

    Certifies wood from responsibly managed forests.

    For Products
    Environmental
    Climate
    Industry
    Food

    Key Strengths

    • Globally recognized standard covering 300+ million hectares of certified forests
    • Enables credible 'responsibly sourced' claims across complex supply chains
    • Accepted by major retailers and procurement policies worldwide
    • Mutual recognition with other national forest certification schemes
    • Supports compliance with EU Timber Regulation and similar legislation
    • Applicable to a wide range of forest-derived products including wood, paper, and packaging

    Ideal For

    This certification is best suited for businesses operating anywhere in the forest products supply chain — including timber harvesters, sawmills, paper manufacturers, furniture makers, printers, and retailers — who need to demonstrate that their products originate from responsibly managed forests. It is particularly valuable for companies supplying to sustainability-conscious buyers, responding to procurement policies, or seeking to market their products with a credible environmental label.

    Target Audiences

    Supply Chain

    Relevant Roles

    Auditor
    Consultant

    Industries

    Manufacturing
    Retail
    Construction
    Non-profit

    Alignment & Recognition

    Accrediting Body

    PEFC Council

    Recognized By

    • FSC Standrad

    Product Categories

    Values/Processes
    Alignment with External Standard

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Quick Facts

    Type

    Certification

    Regions
    Global
    Languages

    English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese

    Established

    1999

    How to Use This Label

    Public Seal/Badge
    Online Registry
    Marketing Toolkit

    Sources & Citations

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    Forest Stewardship Council

    Last verified Mar 9, 2026