Usage Guidelines
The following requirements must be met when using the FSC trademark:
Proof of authorization and ownership
- The user's FSC authorized code number must be included. This can be placed directly under the FSC logo or in parenthesis after the copyright claim.
- The copyright claim must be included:
"FSC Trademark © 1996 Forest Stewardship Council A.C."
Graphic requirements
- The FSC logo is at least 10mm in size.
- There is no text or graphic within the exclusion zone (area around the "checkmark-and-tree" logo which is shown in graphic copy files).
- The logo is of an appropriate color and contrast.
Statements explaining the meaning of FSC logo and contents of FSC certified wood
- An approved and appropriate explanatory statement is included. This statement explains the meaning of the FSC logo. Producers have the option to use the ISO 14021 standard for self-declared environmental claims.
- For products containing less than 100% FSC-certified material, a percentage based claim including the minimum percentage number beside the FSC logo must be given. The typeface of the percentage content must be as large as the letters in "FSC" on the checkmark-and-tree logo.
- When the trademarks are used off-product for product promotion, the product reference must not be confusing or misleading. It should be obvious which products are certified and which are not. Non-certificate holders must have invoices or delivery notes showing the FSC authorized code number of the certified supplier at their disposal, in order to provide evidence that their products are FSC certified.
Attention: All usages of the FSC trademarks require prior written approval by the responsible authorizing body. For this, the authorizing body has to be provided with the corresponding proofs and documentation.
If you require further information contact your certification body or contact trademark@fsc.org
For complete guidelines and regulations please see the FSC Trademark Policy Manual.
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