Did you know that in the future, wood from forests that wants to be exported to Europe will need to obtain at least one special "passport" first!
I. First, Understand the Two "Passports"
1. FSC: The "Green Certificate" for Forests
FSC, short for Forest Stewardship Council Certification, is a voluntary certification system launched by an international non-profit organization established in 1993. It issues "green certificates" to forests and forest products.Core Goal: To balance environmental, social, and economic benefits, such as protecting biodiversity, respecting the rights and interests of indigenous peoples, and ensuring the long-term utilization of forests.
2. EUDR: The EU's "Zero-Deforestation Access Order"
EUDR, namely the EU Zero-Deforestation Regulation, is a mandatory regulation adopted in 2023, equivalent to the "entry threshold" for the EU market.Core Requirement: All products that cause deforestation due to production after December 2020 are prohibited from entering the EU market.
II. 6 Core Differences at a Glance
In simple terms, EUDR is a "hard threshold" – without meeting it, products cannot enter the EU market; FSC is a "soft credential" that enhances product reputation.
III. Summary
As a "soft endorsement" for sustainable forest management, FSC certification guides enterprises to proactively improve their environmental and social governance capabilities through market mechanisms.The EUDR Regulation, on the other hand, establishes a "zero-deforestation" access threshold for the EU market with legal coercion.Both together form an important part of the global forest products compliance system. Enterprises need to select a suitable compliance path based on their strategic positioning and rely on professional service institutions to achieve efficient compliance management.
Easily Navigate EUDR Compliance
Faced with the complex rules and tight deadlines of EUDR, many enterprises may feel confused: not sure where to start with due diligence? Unclear how to trace the origin of commodities? Worried that cumbersome compliance processes will affect business progress?Don't worry! SKYCO2 provides enterprises with end-to-end compliance services for the EU Zero-Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). We help you address all bottlenecks in the compliance process, assist your enterprise in seamlessly meeting EU market access requirements, and enable you to calmly navigate EUDR while firmly seizing EU market opportunities!If your enterprise intends to prepare for EUDR in advance, please feel free to contact us at any time, and let our professional team develop a tailor-made compliance plan for you!o prepare for EUDR in advance, please feel free to contact us at any time, and let our professional team develop a tailor-made compliance solution for you!