FSC Trace

Blockchain

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.

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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 live in beta version. The rollout has begun with selected certificate holders, and access will continue to expand gradually in phases. If you are part of a certified organization, keep an eye out for an email invitation—either directly from FSC or from one of your trading partners.

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How can I get access to FSC Trace

FSC Trace is currently in beta mode and is being rolled out in phases across select supply chains.

The beta launch began in mid-2025 with selected companies that registered for Priority Access, and the onboarding will continue gradually through Q4. Access is being granted in phases to ensure a smooth onboarding experience for all users. If you are part of a certified organization, your Primary Contact may have already received an invitation—either directly from FSC or from one of your trading partners.
 
For the initial release, we are prioritizing the core functionalities – getting users on the platform, connecting them to their trading partners, configuring their products, and entering their first transactions, and we will gradually add new features as they become available. The FSC Aligned Reporting for EUDR compliance is a priority and will be released in a later version. 

Why empower your supply chain with FSC Trace?

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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.*

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EU compliance

Fully aligned with upcoming and existing regulations in the EU region, ensuring compliance with evolving standards.

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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.

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Verification of Suppliers

FSC Trace enables periodic verification of your suppliers' certification status during transactions, ensuring you source from certified, EUDR-conformant sources.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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How do I get more information?

Throughout 2024, we hosted 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 December 10, 2024 here. 

Access the slides used at the presentation here. 

 

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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