Какво е FSC?
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) сертификацията ви помага да отговорите на пазарните изисквания, да подобрите своята репутация и да подкрепите горите по света. FSC сертификацията гарантира за отговорен произход на дървесните продукти .
Основана през 1993 г. като глобална неправителствена организация на членски принцип, FSC насърчава отговорното управление на горите чрез екологично етикетиране. Днес сертификацията FSC се счита за златен стандарт за отговорно управление на горите.
За организациите, работещи в областта на бизнес-към-бизнес, сертификацията е задължителна, за да могат да подкрепят и продават сертифицирани продукти с марката FSC. Логото и етикетите на FSC създават силна връзка между добре управляваните гори и крайните потребители, като предлагат пазарни стимули за сертифицирани горски стопанства и компании.
Preferred by Nature е акредитиран орган за сертифициране по FSC (FSC™ A000535) за управление на гори, верига на доставки, контролирана дървесина, сертифициране на проекти и процедури за екосистеми. Научете повече за обхвата на нашата акредитация.
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Four reasons FSC is unique
- NGO support: FSC stands as the sole international forest certification scheme endorsed by major NGOs like WWF, cementing its "street credibility" and real-world impact.
- Stakeholder engagement: FSC organises itself into three chambers - social, economic and environmental - ensuring equitable influence at all decision-making levels.
- Globally aligned: FSC certification adheres to global standards and requirements. Certified forests span around 80 countries worldwide.
- Transparency: FSC is an international membership organisation guided by participation, democracy, equity and transparency principles.
Certification options
FSC Forest Management certification
For forest operators committed to responsible forestry, FSC Forest Management certification verifies environmentally responsible, socially beneficial, and economically viable forest management.
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FSC Chain of Custody certification
Manufacturers using forest-based materials can achieve FSC Chain of Custody certification, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable sourcing, ensuring processes are in place to produce and trade FSC-certified products. FSC Chain of Custody certification enables the use of the globally recognised FSC label on products, signifying support for responsible forestry.
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FSC Regulatory Module
Help your business align with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by adopting the FSC Regulatory Module. This voluntary add-on for FSC-certified companies supports due diligence, risk assessments, and streamlined regulatory compliance. Expand your certification scope through a desk audit or your annual FSC audit.
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FSC Project certification
Project certification underscores commitment to forest-friendly practices, ensuring the use of forest-based materials meeting FSC standards in your project. Project certification can apply to all or selected projects.
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FSC Controlled Wood certification
FSC controlled wood, from acceptable sources, can be mixed with FSC-certified material in products with the FSC Mix label, reducing the risk of forest products from unacceptable sources, including illegally harvested wood, violations of human rights, forest conversion to non-forest use, and more. There are two types of Controlled Wood certification: Forest Certification and Chain of Custody Certification.
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Consultations
FSC Forest Management
See scheduled FSC Forest Management assessments and stakeholder consultations here.
FSC Controlled Wood
Find scheduled FSC Controlled Wood assessments here.
The FSC label & trademark
The FSC "check tree" label, recognised by 46% of consumers worldwide, signifies responsible forestry and sustainable sourcing from forests to consumers.
To ensure accurate use of FSC trademarks, certificate holders must submit trademark use requests for compliance verification, authorised exclusively by a Trademark Agent.
The Preferred by Nature Trademark Portal streamlines the trademark request process for FSC certificate holders, making it simple to submit requests and track progress.
>> Access our Trademark Portal
>> Browse our FSC Marketing Resources
Complaints and resolutions
In the event of complaints about our certification services or clients, we follow our Dispute Resolution Policy and may consult our Impartiality Committee in cases questioning Preferred by Nature’s impartiality.
FSC Standards
These standards and policies apply universally, irrespective of the type of FSC certificate you possess. The specifics of your certification’s scope dictate which FSC standards and policies are applicable to your company. Depending on the type of FSC certificate you hold, there may be additional, more specialised documents that you should also familiarise yourself with.
FSC Principles and Criteria
The FSC Principles and Criteria is a key document in the FSC certification system. These principles and criteria have global applicability and local adaptability through the FSC International Generic Indicators.
In the FSC System, policies, standards, and procedures undergo a comprehensive and transparent development, review, and revision process. Stay updated on the progress.
>> Explore FSC Connect for a complete list of documents
FSC Trademark Standard
As a certificate holder, you need to follow the specific requirements for using all trademarks. These are described in the FSC Trademark Standard for certificate holders.
Standard Consultations
FSC develops the core FSC standards, such as the global FSC Principles & Criteria. We advise you to check the FSC Consultation Platform for open consultations on key global FSC standards.
Info sheets
FSC Forest Management Certification info sheet
Learn about benefits, options and conditions applying to our FSC forest management certification services.
Learn about benefits, options and conditions applying to our FSC forest management certification services.
FSC Chain of Custody Certification info sheet
Know more about the FSC Chain of Custody Certification.
Know more about the FSC Chain of Custody Certification.
FSC Controlled Wood Certification info sheet
Know more about the process and requirements of the FSC Controlled Wood certification.
Know more about the process and requirements of the FSC Controlled Wood certification.
FSC Project Certification info sheet
Learn more about FSC project certification and the benefits that are involved.
Learn more about FSC project certification and the benefits that are involved.
FSC Regulatory Module info sheet
The FSC Regulatory Module is a voluntary add-on for FSC-certified businesses. It has been developed to help companies prepare for compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (...
The FSC Regulatory Module is a voluntary add-on for FSC-certified businesses. It has been developed to help companies prepare for compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (...
Guidelines
Ръководство за възлагане на дейности по обработка на FSC продукция към подизпълнители
Ръководство за притежателите на FSC сертификат относно изискванията, свързани с възлагането на дейности по обработка на FSC продукция към подизпълнители
Ръководство за притежателите на FSC сертификат относно изискванията, свързани с възлагането на дейности по обработка на FSC продукция към подизпълнители
FSC core labour requirements - Self assessment
This document offers guidance on how organisations can fulfill the requirements specified by the FSC core labour requirements.
This document offers guidance on how organisations can fulfill the requirements specified by the FSC core labour requirements.
FSC Trademark Quick Guide
The trademark quick guide is developed based on the FSC Trademark Standard 50-001(V1-2). The quick guide is intended to facilitate the communication of certificate holders’ commit...
The trademark quick guide is developed based on the FSC Trademark Standard 50-001(V1-2). The quick guide is intended to facilitate the communication of certificate holders’ commit...
Ръководство за търговските марки на FSC
Това ръководство обобщава основните изисквания за използването на FSC лого, еко- етикет, брандови марки и търговски марки за използване върху продукти и за промоционални цели. То ...
Това ръководство обобщава основните изисквания за използването на FSC лого, еко- етикет, брандови марки и търговски марки за използване върху продукти и за промоционални цели. То ...
Templates
FSC Controlled Wood Due Diligence System Summary Template
Template for use by clients certified or being certified to FSC-STD-40-005. Organisations are required to provide specific information in a summary of their due diligence system t...
Template for use by clients certified or being certified to FSC-STD-40-005. Organisations are required to provide specific information in a summary of their due diligence system t...
Outsourcing agreement template for non-FSC certified contractors
This is the Word format of the outsourcing agreement in our ‘Guide to outsourcing of FSC production activities’. Please note that this is an example of an outsourcing agreement th...
This is the Word format of the outsourcing agreement in our ‘Guide to outsourcing of FSC production activities’. Please note that this is an example of an outsourcing agreement th...
Procedures & policies
FSC Management System for Trademark Use
You can use this as a generic example of FSC trademark use management system.
You can use this as a generic example of FSC trademark use management system.
FSC Brands Intercompany Labeling Agreement
When must a Certificate Holder (CH) have a Labelling Agreement in place?A. CH is commissioning an FSC-certified or non-certified printer to print their label: No, you do not need ...
When must a Certificate Holder (CH) have a Labelling Agreement in place?A. CH is commissioning an FSC-certified or non-certified printer to print their label: No, you do not need ...
Reports
Доклад за FSC сертификационната схема
Тази оценка има за цел да оцени как системата на FSC сертифицираните гори спазва задължителните аспекти на законовите изисквания за законна дървесина, както и как сертификацията е...
Тази оценка има за цел да оцени как системата на FSC сертифицираните гори спазва задължителните аспекти на законовите изисквания за законна дървесина, както и как сертификацията е...
Standards
FSC Trademark Standard Annex 1
Describes the FSC trademark registrations by country and mark. Helps you to find out whether you need to use the TM or the ® symbol for a specific trademark published in a specifi...
Describes the FSC trademark registrations by country and mark. Helps you to find out whether you need to use the TM or the ® symbol for a specific trademark published in a specifi...
FSC Стандарт за търговските марки
FSC-STD-50-001 (V2-0 и V2-1) Определя основните изискванията за използване на търговските марки на FSC от притежателите на FSC сертификат. Превод на български език се предоставя...
FSC-STD-50-001 (V2-0 и V2-1) Определя основните изискванията за използване на търговските марки на FSC от притежателите на FSC сертификат. Превод на български език се предоставя...
How the Preferred by Nature Sustainability Framework Certification scheme is governed
The Preferred by Nature Sustainability Framework Certification (PBN SFC) scheme operates under a governance system designed to support transparency, impartiality, accountability and stakeholder participation.
The system defines how the scheme is managed, how standards and procedures are developed and revised, and how certification activities are independently assessed and overseen.
The scheme owner and the certification body are separate legal entities, with different staff, reporting lines and responsibilities. The scheme is owned by Preferred by Nature F.M.B.A. in Denmark, while certification is carried out by Preferred by Nature OÜ in Estonia, which holds the accreditation under which all certification activities are performed and takes certification decisions independently. Both entities sit within the Preferred by Nature organisational umbrella.
The scheme's governance structure also includes internal decision-making bodies, external stakeholder representation and mechanisms for stakeholder engagement and dispute resolution.
Scheme governance documents
The following documents describe the governance structure, procedures and requirements supporting the operation and integrity of the PBN SFC scheme.
Governance structure, roles and responsibilities
Explains how the PBN SFC scheme is governed, including the responsibilities of its governance bodies, decision-making processes, stakeholder participation and dispute handling.
Standard development and revision
Describes how PBN SFC standards are developed, reviewed and revised, including stakeholder consultations, approval processes and transition arrangements.
Development and revision of SFC scheme documents
Sets out the procedures for developing, reviewing, approving and publishing scheme documents other than normative standards, including governance procedures and supporting documents.
Requirements for accreditation bodies
Defines the requirements for accreditation bodies overseeing certification bodies operating under Preferred by Nature Sustainability Framework Certification, including competence, impartiality, information sharing and cooperation with the scheme owner.
Assurance requirements
Establishes the requirements for certification bodies conducting PBN SFC audits and certification activities, including auditor competence, certification decisions, surveillance, impartiality and quality assurance.
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