All FSC stakeholders are invited to register their interest in providing input on technical issues related to the development of the procedure Demonstrating the Impact of Forest Stewardship on Ecosystem Services (FSC-PRO-30-002).

The FSC International Board of Directors approved a one-time measure to extend the ’FSC Mix 50 per cent registered’ claim for chip and fibre products until the new chain of custody standard becomes effective (target date 01 July 2016).

On 11 November 2015 in Helsinki, Finland, the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) Board of Directors approved the Requirements for Sourcing FSC Controlled Wood (FSC-STD-40-005 V3-0). The standard has now been published on the FSC International website, and it is planned that it will enter into force on 1 July 2016.