FSC's services provide a market-driven mechanism to improve forest management worldwide:

International standards that reflect agreed principles for responsible forest management

The FSC International Center develops international policies and standards. It also provides the framework for the development of policies and standards throughout the FSC network. This framework ensures consistency in all FSC national and regional policies and standards.

An accreditation/certification system that monitors adherence to FSC standards

As part of its accreditation business program, FSC accredits certification bodies, National Initiatives and national/sub-national standards.

A product labelling system that rewards responsible forest managers

The FSC International Center provides the international framework to market and promote FSC with the support of the Regional Offices, National Initiatives, certification bodies and certificate holders.

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