The FSC International Board of Directors has approved the revised Trademark Standard FSC-STD-50-001 (V2-0) Requirements for use of the FSC trademarks by certificate holders. The revised standard will become effective on 1 March 2018.

Forests have always been crucial in solving the challenges presented by climate change. FSC certification plays an important role in combating forest degradation, and mitigating the impacts of climate change.

Confirmation of inaccuracies in the charcoal supply chain will lead to mandatory transaction verification and fibre testing starting in quarter four of 2017.