- Editorial
At the close of the FSC General Assembly 2014, the good ship FSC has set its course for the next three years. But will the agreed moves be bold enough to solve the key issues that FSC is…
- Feature
As the FSC General Assembly 2014 unfolded, the temperature went up and down, perhaps reflecting the emotional state of the participants. Despite discords, there was consensus that FSC needs to…
- Editorial
After 20 years of reconciling interests, FSC is showing signs of fatigue. But surely the system will receive a vitalising injection of innovative thinking from its members this week. Before we…
- Editorial
Ultimately, it’s all about responsible forest management and credible eco-labelling. But we’ve come to a point where we can’t see the trees for the labels. Carsten Huljus, Director of GFA…
- Market news
Two years ago, sustainability specialist of Inter IKEA Systems Matthieu Leroy faced the daunting task of achieving FSC certification of all IKEA catalogues worldwide. Following a successful…
- Editorial
As the FSC system grows, so does the potential for false claims and labels. FSC’s answer is the Online Claims Platform (OCP), a system enabling users to record and confirm their FSC transactions…
- System updates
- Standard updates
The FSC Controlled Wood (CW) system is facing a major makeover that will align the FSC system further with legal frameworks such as the EUTR. It will also benefit companies sourcing CW through…
- Preferred by Nature news
Following an appeal process, the Rainforest Alliance has lifted the suspension of the FSC Forest Management certificate held by Swedwood Karelia in Russia.
- Market news
Transparency International has released the 2013 Corruption Perception Index covering most countries of the world. The index is an important indicator of the risk of illegal timber harvesting in…
- Standard updates
Due to the alignment process of the FSC system with the EUTR, FSC chain of custody certified companies face a number of changed and new requirements. Several are effective immediately and need…
- Market news
On 5 December 2012, Transparency International released the results of the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2012.
- Feature
- System updates
On 31 October, FSC released an expanded version of the FSC chain of custody directive (FSC-DIR-40-004), including changes that are essential for the system's alignment with the EU Timber…
- Standard updates
FSC has published an expanded version of its Chain of Custody Directive (FSC-DIR-40-004), including three new advice notes.
- Market news
The current exemption applying to the use of non-controlled co-products in the FSC system is about to expire.
- Market news
On 31 October, FSC released an expanded version of the FSC chain of custody directive (FSC-DIR-40-004), including changes that are essential for the system's alignment with the EU Timber…