Addressing misconceptions about FSC’s certification system

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is committed to maintaining the highest standard of responsible forest management, ensuring that all timber entering FSC-certified supply chains complies with legal and ethical requirements. We recognize the ongoing concerns surrounding illegal timber trade, particularly from sanctioned countries such as Russia, and the need for transparency in global supply chains. All certification systems carry inherent risks of misuse and illegal trade. The complexity of global supply chains – whether in timber, agriculture, or textiles – can expose them to risks such as false claims or illegal trade.

Unfortunately, misconceptions regarding FSC certification and its processes continue to appear in some reports and public discussions, leading to misinterpretations of the system’s integrity. As such, it is important to take this opportunity to address these issues and provide a clearer understanding of the robust measures FSC has implemented to prevent illegal timber from entering certified supply chains.
more at: https://fsc.org/en/newscentre/integrity-and-disputes/addressing-misconceptions-about-fscs-certification-system-0