FSC Chain of Custody Consultancy
Get FSC-CoC certified the practical way, so you can supply FSC-labelled paper, packaging and wood products to the buyers who ask for them.
What is FSC Chain of Custody?
FSC Chain of Custody (CoC) certification proves that the FSC-certified material you buy is the same material that leaves your factory as FSC-certified product, with nothing mixed up, swapped or over-claimed along the way. Every company that owns the material between the forest and the final customer, from paper mills and traders to converters and printers, needs its own CoC certificate before it can sell products with an FSC claim or put the FSC label on them. In practice it comes down to a handful of everyday controls: buying from certified suppliers, checking claims on every invoice, keeping FSC material identifiable, keeping volume records that add up, and using the FSC trademark correctly.
Who Should Consider FSC Chain of Custody?
- Printers of books, catalogues, labels and marketing material
- Corrugated box, mono carton and paper bag manufacturers
- Paper and board traders and distributors
- Furniture, door and wooden product makers, especially exporters
- Any supplier whose customer has asked for FSC-certified products or packaging
Our FSC Chain of Custody Consultancy Services
We support your organization from initial assessment through to certification readiness, covering:
- Gap assessment against FSC Chain of Custody requirements
- Choosing the right control system: transfer, percentage or credit
- Supplier certificate verification and purchase controls
- Material identification, volume records and claim tracking
- FSC trademark and label use guidance
- Staff training for purchase, stores, production and sales
- Internal audit and certification audit preparation
- Ongoing support through annual surveillance audits
Our Implementation Approach
We start on your shop floor, not with templates. We look at how material actually moves through purchase, stores, production and dispatch, then build the simplest set of FSC controls that fits your plant. Most small and mid-sized units need only a few procedures and registers, and with a focused plan many are ready for audit within two to three months.
Documentation Support
We prepare the FSC procedures, supplier and certificate register, product group list, material accounting and volume reconciliation formats, and training records, all kept short and in the language your team already uses.
Internal Audit & Management Review
Before the certification audit, we run an internal audit that checks your system end to end: we pick real FSC orders and trace them from supplier invoice to sales invoice, reconcile volumes, and review label use, so any gaps are closed before the auditor arrives.
Certification Audit Preparation
We help you choose an accredited FSC certification body, prepare your team for interviews, run a readiness check, and support you in closing any findings. After certification, we stay with you for the annual surveillance audits.
Benefits of FSC Chain of Custody
Keep Export Customers
Meet the FSC requirement that global brands now put on their suppliers.
Win New Business
Qualify for tenders and buyers that accept only FSC-certified paper and wood.
Use the FSC Label
Put the trusted FSC logo on your products and packaging.
Better Material Control
Clear tracking of stock, waste and claims across the plant.
Lower Supply Chain Risk
Keep illegal and controversial wood out of your supply chain.
Show Sustainability
Give customers credible proof of responsible sourcing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Start Your FSC Chain of Custody Journey?
Get a free initial consultation to understand your current gaps and the right way forward.