FSC-Certified Wooden Beds: What the Label Means

An FSC label on a wooden bed tells you that the timber can be traced through a certified supply chain to forests managed under Forest Stewardship Council standards, to recycled material, or to a controlled combination of both. It is one of the most widely recognised signals of responsible sourcing in furniture, but it is often misunderstood. In this guide we explain what the Forest Stewardship Council is, the difference between forest management and chain of custody certification, and what the FSC 100%, FSC Mix and FSC Recycled labels each mean. We show you how to read a label, how to check a licence code on the official certificate database and which questions to ask a retailer. We also cover what the label does not tell you, including build quality, finishes and carbon footprint, how FSC relates to other timber assurances, and how to care for a wooden bed so it lasts for decades....