Overview
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification gives buyers confidence that wood- and paper-based products come from forests that are managed responsibly — environmentally, socially and economically. Chain-of-custody controls make sure certified material is tracked and kept separate from uncontrolled sources from forest to finished product.
Our traceability audits examine those controls in practice: purchasing records, material identification, segregation, volume reconciliation and labelling. We help manufacturers and exporters close gaps and prepare for certification, and we help buyers verify the claims made by their suppliers.
What we assess
- Supplier certificates and validity checks
- Purchasing and invoice records for certified material
- Material identification, storage and segregation
- Volume reconciliation and conversion factors
- Product labelling and on-product claims
- Outsourcing and subcontractor controls
- Staff training and responsibilities
Why it matters
Credible sustainability claims
Back your environmental claims with verified evidence.
Market access
Meet the sourcing requirements of buyers who demand certified materials.
Supply chain transparency
See exactly how materials move through your suppliers.
Frequently asked questions
What is FSC chain of custody?
It is the system that tracks FSC-certified material through each stage of processing and trading, so that a product sold with an FSC claim can be traced back to a certified source.
Who needs a traceability audit?
Manufacturers, traders and exporters of wood, paper, packaging and furniture who want to make FSC claims, and buyers who need to verify those claims from their suppliers.