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. istock.com / Olemedia FSC Africa iStock.com / Iana Miroshnichenko Platform Overview→ Blockchain for EUDR→ Sign up→ See the FAQs→ 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 license. Download 2-Pager iStock.com / wayra How can I get access to FSC Trace FSC Trace is currently in Beta mode, undergoing rigorous testing within select pilot supply chains. We expect to actively invite companies in early-2025 and will begin with companies who registered for priority access. If you haven’t already, you can register here. For the initial release, we will prioritize the core functionalities – getting users on the platform, connecting them to their trading partners, and configuring their products. We will follow a rapid release cycle, gradually adding new features as they become available, with the FSC Aligned Reporting for EUDR function being be a priority. 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 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 instant 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. ©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. Learn more at our reoccurring webinars Starting February 2024, we will initiate a series of regular webinars to showcase FSC Trace and address any enquiries our licence holders and other interested stakeholders may have. Watch the recording of the latest webinar held on August 20, 2024 here. Access the slides used at the presentation here. Join our webinars! Every second month, we host a webinar for licence holders to learn more about FSC Trace. Register now → 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 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 Your Selections Download All How do I get more information? We have developed a support page with a full list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). The basic questions are also answered below. Once ready, we will use this page to share onboarding resources and support to help you get started with FSC Trace. Getting started with FSC Trace Access a full list of FAQs here. If you have additional questions not covered in the FAQ, feel free to reach out directly to us at digitalinput@fsc.org. Visit now →