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FSC Trace
A digital platform designed to strengthen traceability and trust across FSC-certified supply chains.
FSC Trace
FSC Trace helps FSC Certificate Holders securely capture and share transaction data to strengthen traceability and support efficient information sharing across FSC-certified supply chains.
Introducing FSC Trace
FSC Trace is a digital traceability tool that enables secure sharing and verification of transaction data across FSC-certified supply chains.
Built on the core certification, FSC Trace enables certificate holders to manage transactions of FSC-certified material and respond to increasing traceability and transparency expectations from customers and regulators.
FSC Trace provides foundational capabilities and represents the starting point of FSC's broader approach, as we seek to support future verification and transparency needs.
Why empower your supply chain with FSC Trace?
Trust and Traceablity
Share transaction and traceability data to build trust with trading partners and respond to increasing regulatory expectations.
Operational Efficiency
Prepare for FSC audits through claim status views, supplier lists, volume summaries, and the management of trade-related data in a single system.
Security & Control
Protect sensitive business information while sharing data securely and in a controlled way with trading partners.
Supporting traceability across FSC-certified supply chains
The platform is designed to support FSC Certificate Holders in responding to regulatory requirements by helping gather and share relevant information with trading partners. It supports traceability and audit trails across FSC-certified supply chains while helping verify suppliers and claims and manage due diligence information.
Validate certification status and FSC claim type
FSC Trace can help streamline verification through certification and claims validation in one system by reflecting the relevant certification status when transactions are entered.
Share transaction records for FSC trades
FSC Trace allows users to record purchases and sales of FSC-certified products*, including key data such as certificate codes, FSC claim type, species, volumes, and product information.
Match transactions across trading partners
FSC Trace enables FSC Certificate Holders to record and match transactions, creating a shared data record that helps build trust, reduce risk, and enables organizations to use the platform even if their entire supply chain has not yet adopted it – recognizing that full supply chain adoption takes time.
Store transaction-level due diligence data
Supporting documentation can be linked directly to transactions, helping keep relevant due‑diligence information together.
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.
Who can use FSC Trace and how can I get access?
FSC Trace is currently available to all certificate holders, and its use is voluntary. Its full potential is realized when the entire supply chain uses the platform to exchange data, strengthen traceability, improving risk management, and supporting sustainability from forest to shelf.
FSC Trace is built for companies that need to prove the origin and integrity of forest products. It’s especially valuable for supply chain managers, compliance officers, and certificate managers. It enables them to track certified materials across participating supply chain nodes, validate trading partners’ certification status, and share relevant information securely along with business partners on FSC Trace.
Here’s how to get started:
Step 1: Activate your account using the link below
Step 2: Complete the registration and set your password
Step 3: Log in and look for FSC Trace in the app menu
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
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
