The annual administration fee (AAF) is a fee charged by FSC to accredited certification bodies. The AAF for Chain of Custody certification is calculated according to the AAF policy using the value of certificate holders’ forest products turnover in the certification body’s portfolio.

The MIX label text is changing from ‘[Product type] from responsible sources’ to ‘[Product type] | Supporting responsible forestry’. The other elements of the label stay the same.

Demonstrating the value and benefits of forest stewardship

FSC Global Strategy 2021-2026 contains many new elements, such as a strong focus on providing impact data, and the use of modern technology to support the integrity of the FSC system.