We are delighted to become the first Certification Body (CB) accredited to the new Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) EUDR Regulatory Module (FSC-STD-01-004).
Only three of 44 CBs have successfully extended their accreditation scopes to include certification for the FSC European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Regulatory Module. SGS Switzerland (SGSCH) and SGS Hong Kong (SGSHK) are two of the three recognized bodies, according to the Assurance Services International (ASI) website.
Christian Kobel, Global Business Manager for Forestry, Timber and Paper, thanked his team for their rapid action and high effort to attain the accreditation. He commented: “This amazing achievement highlights our ongoing commitment to providing first-class EUDR services that meet the growing demand for compliance with this critical regulation.
“Through our comprehensive EUDR suite of services, we also provide valuable support to producers and traders of non-certified wood and organizations dealing in other relevant commodities, such as palm oil, soy, cocoa, coffee, beef and rubber.
“Although EUDR implementation has been postponed for a year (December 30, 2025, for large operators and traders, and June 30, 2026, for micro- and small enterprises), we still believe that time is limited to comply with this complex regulation. Contact us today for more information on how we can help you stay ahead.”
Why choose EUDR services from SGS?
Combining our decades of forestry, food industry, supply chain, sustainability and training expertise, we offer a suite of key services under our new IMPACT NOW on Nature pillar:
- EUDR Gap Analysis: a rigorous evaluation of your EUDR due diligence system
- EUDR Due Diligence System Verification: verify and demonstrate continuous EUDR compliance through a Confirmation Statement
- An online Introduction to EUDR Training Course: understand the regulation and its requirements
- Auditing and certification against forestry, agriculture and food sector voluntary certifications to help you demonstrate EUDR compliance and enhance your reputation
Discover our EUDR services or contact us for more information.
SGS FSC details
Information about our FSC forestry accreditations and licenses are provided on the SGS website.
About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.
Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and sustainability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.
SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH0002497458, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).
