Risk Assessment - Template Guide

Sep 11, 2026

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Risk Assessment Template user guide describing how to complete FSC risk assessment forms in a structured, systematic way. Explains that the template supports EUDR due diligence by organizing information collection, risk assessment, and risk mitigation into three linked components. Clarifies the relationship to the Risk Assessment Framework FSC-PRO-60-006b and Controlled Wood frameworks, and introduces different template versions for various user groups, including main and simplified approaches for certificate holders and ECRA scenarios.

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Introduction

Users

Connection to EUDR

System requirements

Filling out the risk assessment template

Forest Stewardship Council® © FSC/ Giulia Grotto © FSC/ Emilio White © FSC/ JGiulia Grotto USER GUIDE: RISK ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE INTRODUCTION This Risk Assessment Template is based on the Risk Assessment Framework, FSC-PRO-60-006b. The purpose of this template is to ensure that all the information required to conform with this procedure is collected in a systematic way. This document guides you on how to fill out Risk Assessment templates, rather than the contents of the procedure itself. However, the two are closely connected. Be sure to check out the copy of FSC-PRO-60-006b Risk Assessment Framework. Risk Assessments are not new for FSC, as they build on our existing Controlled Wood Framework. The recent update bridges the gap with EUDR through the addition of a few indicators. While in number there may be more indicators, each indicator is simplified, allowing for a more systematic and structured approach to assessing risk. USERS: The risk assessment template is designed for several groups of users – therefore, some fields in the Risk Assessment Template are highly customizable. There are two templates that we’ve developed – a main risk assessment template and a simplified template, depending on who is filling the risk assessment template out. Main Risk Assessment template: Process leads for the development/revision of a FSC Risk Assessment through a major (chamber balanced working group) or centralized type of process are responsible for filling out the template. In the case of centralized type of process, the process lead is a representative designated by FSC International or by partner organizations (the “Responsible Organization”) participating in the Risk Information Alliance and may have the support of a country specialist. In the case of a major process, the process lead can be FSC Network Partner or FSC Regional Office. Certificate holders are to fill out their own extended company risk assessment with this template when conducting their own risk assessments for the purposes of conforming with FSC-STD-40-005 Requirements for Sourcing Controlled Wood in countries where there is no available FSC Risk Assessment. This also includes those sourcing Controlled Wood and conforming with FSC Regulatory Module. Simplified Template: Forest Management and Chain of Custody (FSC 100%) certificate holders who are conducting Extended Company Risk Assessments (ECRA) and are seeking to demonstrate conformity with FSC Regulatory Module for the purposes of using their FSC Certification to support compliance with EUDR. In these cases, they will use the simplified template provided by FSC, which provides a largely pre-filled assessment of risk based on certification status. FSC International Center gGmbH · FSC® F000100 Forest Stewardship Council® CONNECTION TO EUDR Compliance with the EUDR requires the submission of a good deal of information related to risk. According to the EUDR,(49)“operators should establish and implement due diligence systems. Those due diligence systems should include three elements, namely information requirements, risk assessment and risk mitigation measures, complemented by reporting obligations. The due diligence systems should be designed to provide access to information about the sources and suppliers of the commodities and products being placed on the market, including information demonstrating that the absence of deforestation and forest degradation and legality requirements are fulfilled.” The Risk Assessment Template is a tool to support compiling these three components – information collection, risk assessment, and risk mitigation measures. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Office 365 is recommended. For users of older versions of Excel, a different version is available – however, it does not have the full functionality of the version. Macros must be enabled. When the file is first opened, you may receive a pop-up notification asking if content should be enabled. Click ‘en

FAQs

What is the purpose of the FSC Risk Assessment Template?

It provides a systematic way to collect the information required to conform to the FSC risk assessment procedure and to support the overall risk assessment framework.

Who uses the main Risk Assessment Template versus the simplified template?

The main template is filled out by process leads in major or centralized processes, while the simplified template is used by Forest Management and Chain of Custody certificate holders conducting Extended Company Risk Assessments (ECRA) for EUDR conformity.

What system requirements are needed to use the template in Office tools?

Office 365 is recommended, macros must be enabled to access workbook features such as dropdown menus, and an Excel 97-2003 alternative exists if older versions are used.

Sep 11, 2026

Uploaded by William