What is FSC?

Why You Should Use FSC Certified Packaging?

Have you ever come across products with paper or wood packaging that printed with a “FSC” label? Have you ever wonder what this stand for?

Briefly speaking, a product can be certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), which means it meets the "gold standard" ethical production. The wood is harvested from forests that are responsibly managed, socially beneficial, environmentally conscious, and economically viable.

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), is a non-profit organization that sets certain high standards to make sure that forestry is practiced in an environmentally responsible and socially beneficial manner. If a product, like a paper carton packaging, is labeled as "FSC Certified," it means that the raw material (wood) used in the product and the manufacturer that made it met the requirements of the Forest Stewardship Council.

Understanding FSC Label

There are three types of FSC label on the packaging, which means differently:

FSC 100%: Products come from FSC-certified forests. 

FSC recycled: The wood or paper in a product comes from reclaimed material.

FSC mixed: A mix means at least 70 percent of the wood in a product comes from FSC-certified or recycled material; while 30 percent is made of controlled wood.

In recent years, from fast food giant McDonald’s, KFC to luxury brands Gucci, Prada, Piaget and so on, more and more companies who have environmentally concision are applying FSC certified packaging for their product.

How can You Get Your Product Packaging Be FSC Certified?

You need to find responsible suppliers who are FSC certified, which ensures the whole process from the origin of the products’ raw material to the manufacturing to the distributing section are all regulated and under supervision.

Consult Waymaker for your Eco-friendly packaging solution.