FSC extends the validity of the existing V5 FSC Forest Stewardship Standards.

The FSC Policy and Performance Unit has published the FSC Advice Note on the extension of the validity of Forest Stewardship Standards (ADV-STD-60-006_05), which comes into effect on 25 June 2025. This advice note extends the 5-year validity period of all existing Forest Stewardship Standards, developed in accordance with V5 of the Principles and Criteria, until they are revised, replaced, or withdrawn.

As per the normative requirements in FSC-STD-60-006 V1-2, FSC-PRO-60-006 V2-0, and FSC-PRO-60-007 V1-2, an approved Forest Stewardship Standard remains valid for five (5) years from the effective date. By the end of December 2026, nearly half (44 out of 88) of the existing V5 Forest Stewardship Standards will exceed their period of validity. Therefore, this Advice Note ensures their continued validity until withdrawn or replaced by the next version of Forest Stewardship Standards based on the forthcoming FSC-PRO-60-006 and FSC-PRO-60-006a, currently under revision. By extending the validity of Forest Stewardship Standards, this initiative aims to mitigate and prevent the risk of non-conformance with Forest Management requirements by certificate holders.
more at: https://fsc.org/en/newscentre/general-news/fsc-extends-the-validity-of-the-existing-v5-fsc-forest-stewardship

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