Update on status of revision process

FSC is in the process of updating and streamlining the Chain of Custody (CoC) requirements (and the corresponding accreditation standard for certification bodies).

We have now developed two draft revised Standards which reflect feedback previously collected through the conceptual phase consultation and working group meetings.

For more information on the purpose of the revision and the history of this process, please review the documents below.

The public consultation is now open until January 25, 2026, in order to seek feedback from interested stakeholders on the draft revised Standards. We encourage all interested parties to participate in this important process as your input is valuable to shaping the future of FSC Canada's Chain of Custody certification. 

 

Upcoming webinar

FSC will conduct a webinar with simultaneous translation in French for stakeholders to learn more about the draft revised Standards, and how they can participate in the consultation. To join, please register in advance using the following link:

· Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at  10:00 – 11:30 ET

Consultation Questions on D1-0 of FSC-STD-40-004 V4-0 & FSC-STD-20-011 V4-4.pdf
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FSC-CLR-Risk-Matrix_Consultation-Supporting-Document_V1-0.pdf
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FSC-STD-20-011 V4-4 D1-0 EN Chain-of-Custody Evaluation (NPs).pdf
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FSC-STD-40-004 V4-0 D1-0 EN Chain of Custody Certification (NPs).pdf
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Pre-consumer_wood_consultation_background_information_CoC_2025.pdf
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