FSC^®, Forest Stewardship Council^® — is international independent organization who develops standards in the field of forestry, timber processing and timber trade. FSC doesn't issue FSC certificates to timber enterprises by itself, FSC gives accreditation to certification bodies to do it.

One of the main purposes of FSC is assistance to ecologically responsible, social-focused and economically stable forestry and management of timber resources in all world. The main instrument in achievement of this purpose is labeling of timber products by FSC trade mark.