FSC Trace Transform supply chain integrity and traceability through blockchain technology FSC Trace is a secure record of verified transactions and sourcing data designed to ensure seamless compliance verification of materials at every stage of supply chains. istock.com / Olemedia FSC Africa iStock.com / Iana Miroshnichenko Platform Overview→ Blockchain for EUDR→ Getting access→ 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. FSC Trace is now available to all certificate holders. Log in via FSC Connect to get started.Download fact sheet iStock.com / wayra How can I get access to FSC Trace FSC Trace is now available to all certificate holders via FSC Connect. Users can now access core features while we continue to refine and expand functionality throughout 2026. For more information, resources, and supporting materials, please visit the dedicated page on FSC Connect. Why empower your supply chain with FSC Trace? istock.com / Gremlin 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. iStock.com / PeopleImages 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 FSC Trace in combination with tools like the 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 initial release. Throughout 2026, 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. ©istock.com / Gorodenkoff 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! We aim to support our certificate holders with using this new platform as much as possible. Along with our User Guide, we'll be releasing user support materials as new features and functionalities emerge. 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 FSC Trace Data Upload Templates v0.4 16-07-2024 ZIP, Size: 2.11MB Introducing the Bulk Data Upload Template for FSC Trace v0.4 PDF, Size: 402.42KB FSC Trace - User Guide - release handbook_EN.pdf PDF, Size: 3.13MB Your Selections Download All