The Forest Management Committee, abbreviated as FSC, is a non-governmental and non-profit organization. Founded in 1993, it was initiated by some international non-governmental organizations, environmentalists, timber trade organizations and socially responsible consumers who wanted to stop the continuous destruction of forests.

FSC is an international organization that recognizes certification bodies to ensure the authenticity of certification bodies. A non-profit organization founded in Toronto, Canada in 1993. At the founding meeting, 130 representatives from 25 countries and other widely representative organizations (such as forest workers' organizations, social and local organizations, timber industry and international environmental organizations) attended the meeting.

As a huge organization, FSC itself does not carry out certification work. Its main task is to evaluate, authorize and monitor the authentication subject. The certifier specifically promises to accept the objectives and guidelines of FSC and reflect them in their certification work. A total of 19 institutions around the world are authorized to implement FSC certification, of which 7 operate in China.

Necessity of FSC forest certification

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC Certification (Forest Certification)) certification system is currently the most recognized in the market. The global forest certification system supported by non-governmental environmental protection organizations and trade organizations is also one of the two global systems (the other is the forest certification and accreditation scheme (PEFC) system). FSC Certification (Forest Certification) is an independent, non-profit non-governmental organization, whose mission is to promote environmentally responsible, socially beneficial and economically feasible forest management worldwide by formulating widely recognized forest management principles and standards.

FSC is composed of representatives from environmental protection organizations, timber trade associations, government forestry departments, local residents' organizations, social forestry groups and timber product certification institutions from more than 70 countries. FSC is a relatively mature and perfect forest certification system at present.

FSC/COC system involves responsible forest management and providing products to consumers; Through COC, companies can prove that they bear the environmental and social responsibilities of forest management, and they can use the FSC logo on their products.

As a huge organization, FSC itself does not carry out certification work. Its main task is to evaluate, authorize and monitor the authentication subject. The certifier specifically promises to accept the objectives and guidelines of FSC and reflect them in their certification work. A total of 19 institutions around the world are authorized to implement FSC certification, of which 7 operate in China.

How to certify FSC forest

1. Contact one or more certification bodies recognized by FSC. The certification body needs some basic information of your company in order to make a preliminary estimate of the required certification cost and time. Certification bodies will provide you with information about FSC certification requirements;

2. Select the certification bodies that cooperate together and sign an agreement with them;

3. Implement certification audit to evaluate your company's certification qualification;

4. The data collected in the audit process is the basis of the audit report, and the certification body makes the certification decision according to this report;

5. If the certification decision is affirmative, you will get the FSC certificate. If the audit shows that your company has not fully met the requirements of FSC, the certification body will conduct a further audit of your company after completing the proposed revision of the certification report.

The FSC certificate is valid for five years. However, FSC-recognized certification bodies will conduct annual supervision and audit to verify whether your company continues to comply with FSC certification requirements.

Principles and standards of FSC forest certification

It has been widely recognized that forest resources and related management should meet the needs of society, economy, ecology and culture both now and in the future. People have gradually realized that the forest has been destroyed and seriously degraded. Consumers hope that the wood or forest products they buy will not aggravate this destruction, but will help protect the future forest resources. Based on this idea, wood products certification and self-certification services came into being.

The purpose of FSC organization is to ensure the reliability of accredited organizations. All certifications are first requested by forest owners and operators to provide services from certification bodies. The purpose of FSC is to promote forest management worldwide by establishing a globally recognized and observed principle and standard to meet environmental requirements, social benefits and economic viability.

Importance of enterprises participating in FSC forest certification

1. Ensure the long-term supply of FSC timber and products;

2. Improve forest productivity; Stabilize forest management rights;

3. Strengthen the basic management and environmental management of enterprises;

4. Maintain or increase market share and produce differentiated products;

5, product premium, improve the relationship with all stakeholders;

6, strengthen the contact with managers, get the priority of forest management, improve the morale and ability of staff, attract talents, and improve the competitiveness and reputation of enterprise products in the international market.

The Forest Management Committee, abbreviated as FSC, is a non-governmental and non-profit organization. Founded in 1993, it was initiated by some international non-governmental organizations, environmentalists, timber trade organizations and socially responsible consumers who wanted to stop the continuous destruction of forests.

FSC is an international organization that recognizes certification bodies to ensure the authenticity of certification bodies. A non-profit organization founded in Toronto, Canada in 1993. At the founding meeting, 130 representatives from 25 countries and other widely representative organizations (such as forest workers' organizations, social and local organizations, timber industry and international environmental organizations) attended the meeting.

As a huge organization, FSC itself does not carry out certification work. Its main task is to evaluate, authorize and monitor the authentication subject. The certifier specifically promises to accept the objectives and guidelines of FSC and reflect them in their certification work. A total of 19 institutions around the world are authorized to implement FSC certification, of which 7 operate in China.

Necessity of FSC forest certification

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC Certification (Forest Certification)) certification system is currently the most recognized in the market. The global forest certification system supported by non-governmental environmental protection organizations and trade organizations is also one of the two global systems (the other is the forest certification and accreditation scheme (PEFC) system). FSC Certification (Forest Certification) is an independent, non-profit non-governmental organization, whose mission is to promote environmentally responsible, socially beneficial and economically feasible forest management worldwide by formulating widely recognized forest management principles and standards.

FSC is composed of representatives from environmental protection organizations, timber trade associations, government forestry departments, local residents' organizations, social forestry groups and timber product certification institutions from more than 70 countries. FSC is a relatively mature and perfect forest certification system at present.

FSC/COC system involves responsible forest management and providing products to consumers; Through COC, companies can prove that they bear the environmental and social responsibilities of forest management, and they can use the FSC logo on their products.

As a huge organization, FSC itself does not carry out certification work. Its main task is to evaluate, authorize and monitor the authentication subject. The certifier specifically promises to accept the objectives and guidelines of FSC and reflect them in their certification work. A total of 19 institutions around the world are authorized to implement FSC certification, of which 7 operate in China.

How to certify FSC forest

1. Contact one or more certification bodies recognized by FSC. The certification body needs some basic information of your company in order to make a preliminary estimate of the required certification cost and time. Certification bodies will provide you with information about FSC certification requirements;

2. Select the certification bodies that cooperate together and sign an agreement with them;

3. Implement certification audit to evaluate your company's certification qualification;

4. The data collected in the audit process is the basis of the audit report, and the certification body makes the certification decision according to this report;

5. If the certification decision is affirmative, you will get the FSC certificate. If the audit shows that your company has not fully met the requirements of FSC, the certification body will conduct a further audit of your company after completing the proposed revision of the certification report.

The FSC certificate is valid for five years. However, FSC-recognized certification bodies will conduct annual supervision and audit to verify whether your company continues to comply with FSC certification requirements.

Principles and standards of FSC forest certification

It has been widely recognized that forest resources and related management should meet the needs of society, economy, ecology and culture both now and in the future. People have gradually realized that the forest has been destroyed and seriously degraded. Consumers hope that the wood or forest products they buy will not aggravate this destruction, but will help protect the future forest resources. Based on this idea, wood products certification and self-certification services came into being.

The purpose of FSC organization is to ensure the reliability of accredited organizations. All certifications are first requested by forest owners and operators to provide services from certification bodies. The purpose of FSC is to promote forest management worldwide by establishing a globally recognized and observed principle and standard to meet environmental requirements, social benefits and economic viability.

Importance of enterprises participating in FSC forest certification

1. Ensure the long-term supply of FSC timber and products;

2. Improve forest productivity; Stabilize forest management rights;

3. Strengthen the basic management and environmental management of enterprises;

4. Maintain or increase market share and produce differentiated products;

5, product premium, improve the relationship with all stakeholders;

6, strengthen the contact with managers, get the priority of forest management, improve the morale and ability of staff, attract talents, and improve the competitiveness and reputation of enterprise products in the international market.