Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
About the Forest Stewardship Council
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international not-for-profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests.
FSC is a certification system that provides internationally recognized standard-setting, trademark assurance and accreditation to companies, organizations, and communities interested in responsible forestry.
The FSC label provides a credible link between responsible production and consumption of forest products, enabling consumers and businesses to make purchasing decisions that benefit people and the environment as well as providing ongoing business value.
Nearly 1000 member organizations representing social, environmental and economic interests determine FSC’s policies and procedures. For more information about the ForestStewardship Council please visit the FSC website.
Accreditation Process
ASI is the delegated accreditation body which operates the FSC Accreditation Program on behalf of the Forest Stewardship Council. ASI runs the FSC Accreditation Program according to international standards and based on the specific requirements of the FSC Certification Scheme.
If you are interested in becoming a certification body for FSC forestry or chain of custody, click here to obtain more information about ASI’s FSC Accreditation Program, and how to become accredited for the FSC certifications.
