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FSC Trace
Transform supply chain integrity and traceability through blockchain technology
FSC Trace (formerly FSC Blockchain) is a secure record of verified transactions and sourcing data designed to ensure seamless compliance verification of materials at every stage of supply chains.
Introducing FSC Trace
FSC Trace is not just a technological upgrade. It is a strategic enhancement to our certification process, to ensure that from the forest to the shelf, every product's journey is sustainable, compliant, and efficiently managed. Built on blockchain technology, the platform enables participants to confidentially, flexibly, and efficiently access and exchange relevant data to assist with verification, due diligence and demonstrate conformity with evolving regulations.
Participation is optional for FSC certificate holders or those with an FSC promotional licence.
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How can I get access to FSC Trace
FSC Trace is currently in Beta mode, undergoing rigorous testing within select pilot supply chains.
We will roll out FSC Trace in phases. The first companies will be invited in mid-2025 beginning with those who registered for priority access.
For the initial release, we will prioritize the core functionalities – getting users on the platform, connecting them to their trading partners, configuring their products, and entering their first transactions. We will be following a monthly release cycle, gradually adding new features as they become available, once we have the next version of FSC Trace ‘V1’ ready.
The FSC Aligned Reporting for EUDR compliance is a priority and will be released in the V1 version.
Why empower your supply chain with FSC Trace?
Data flow
Seamless data flow throughout the entire supply chain to deliver both verification and traceability, if the entire chain is on the platform and users allow for this data to be shared. This includes verifiable information such as species, geolocation, and time of harvest.*
EU compliance
Fully aligned with upcoming and existing regulations in the EU region, ensuring compliance with evolving standards.
Reduction of administrative burdens
Potential to reduce administrative burden by automating various elements of the certification process. This includes the generation of Volume summaries, product group lists, species lists and supplier certification validation.
Supporting FSC licence holders in regulatory compliance and EUDR
The platform is designed to assist FSC Certificate Holders to comply with regulations like the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Utilizing the FSC Trace in combination with tools like the forthcoming FSC Regulatory Module enhances the verification process, enriches data, and connects claims across supply chains. This not only aids in regulatory compliance but also supports sustainable and responsible business practices.
Verification of Suppliers
FSC Trace enables periodic verification of your suppliers' certification status during transactions, ensuring you source from certified, EUDR-conformant sources.
Comprehensive Data Collection
The platform records vital details about raw materials in FSC certified products, such as geographic origin, harvest time, species, and product groups.
Transmission of Legality Documents
FSC Trace provides a mechanism to attach concession agreements, harvesting licences, export permits, and other documents necessary to demonstrate a product has been sourced legally, with those documents associated directly with the relevant products, and thus available to you and downstream trading partners whenever needed.
Verified Traceability
The blockchain provides verifiable information about the products you trade, tracing the product back to the source forest* and harvesting site, as required by EUDR.
See FSC Aligned for EUDR →Continuous Development for Enhanced Usability
Our commitment to innovation extends beyond the beta phase. Throughout 2025, FSC Trace will receive regular iterative releases to improve the user interface and make new features available. Additional features will be systematically integrated to add further value for FSC licence holders, and ensure tight alignment with new regulatory requirements.
These ongoing efforts are geared towards significantly reducing the administrative burden associated with certification and regulatory compliance, making FSC Trace an invaluable tool for streamlined and efficient supply chain management.
Get started with data readiness today!
Many FSC Licence holders are eager to prepare for FSC Trace, even though the platform has not been released yet. To support this, we have made available data upload templates for bulk data entry.
By exploring these templates now, FSC Licence holders can start identifying the most effective ways in their company to configure products on FSC Trace, identify trading partners, and gather information about purchases, manufacturing, and sales in preparation for FSC Trace.
Download the latest templates
By exploring these templates now, FSC Licence holders can start identifying the most effective ways in their company to configure products on FSC Trace, identify trading partners, and gather information about purchases, manufacturing, and sales in preparation for FSC Trace.
Download the latest templates
How do I get more information?
More questions? Visit our support page
Access a full list of FAQs on our dedicated support page. If you have more questions, you can reach out to connect@fsc.org.
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