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| Decision field | Open accessFSC Certificate SearchGlobalRemove | Open accessYarn Database EU Dyers and MakersEuropean UnionRemove |
|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | ||
| Primary job | Check standards | Choose materials |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Standards | Yarn |
| Best for | Checking whether the exact supplier entity and relevant paper packaging, hangtag, or printed-material scope appear current before requesting order-specific evidence | Finding independent EU yarn or fibre dyers with off-Ravelry purchase routes |
| Know before using | A result establishes only the named record and stated scope and status at that time. It does not show that a particular package, hangtag, printed item, site, or order carries an FSC claim. Match the legal entity and relevant product scope, then check the claim on sales or delivery documents and any required label or trademark approval. | It is one curator's intentionally selective, off-Ravelry-oriented database, inventories change, and paid supporters can receive rotating priority placement; verify availability, fibre claims, shipping, and terms directly. |
| Practical access | ||
| For | Apparel brands | Makers |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | European Union |
| Access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Directory | Directory |
| Source type | Official registry | Community database |
| Source and review | ||
| What the source establishes | FSC Search publishes current certification and licensing records, supports certificate type, certification body, status, and country or area criteria, includes certificate and licence codes on company records, and offers time-stamped FM and CoC record downloads. | The individually researched database offers free listings and sortable yarn, fibre, designer, editor, accessory, and location views; the EU page spans multiple countries and direct seller profiles. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Oct 25, 2026 | Jan 11, 2027 |
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