License FSC® C022748
Printing Partners is an FSC certified printing company based in Indianapolis. As an FSC certified printer, we track every eligible job through a documented chain of custody, so the paper in your project can be traced back to responsibly managed forests, recycled sources, or controlled wood.
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FSC® C022748
Active chain of custody license, publicly verifiable
Annual Audits
Independent third-party review of our sourcing records
Since 1989
Family owned commercial printer in Indianapolis
FSC certification is issued by the Forest Stewardship Council®, an independent organization that sets global standards for responsible forestry. As an FSC certified printing company, our certification confirms that eligible paper in your printed materials can be traced to sources that protect forest ecosystems, uphold workers' rights, and support the economic stability of forest communities.
The Forest Stewardship Council verifies three types of sources behind every FSC label: FSC-certified forests managed to strict environmental standards, recycled or reclaimed materials already in circulation, and FSC-controlled wood that meets rules designed to avoid unacceptable harvesting practices. Every FSC certified printing company must document which of these sources went into each job.
FSC certified printing matters because it gives your business a verifiable, third-party audited claim about the paper you use, not just a marketing statement. Choosing FSC certified printers protects forests, supports fair labor conditions, and keeps a documented paper trail your customers and auditors can check.
Paper sourced from responsibly managed forests, recycled material, or controlled wood, verified at every step.
FSC's core labor requirements prohibit child or forced labor and protect workers' right to organize.
Sustainable supply chains keep certified paper available for your future print runs.
FSC printing is commercial printing produced by a company holding active FSC chain of custody certification, using paper that qualifies for an FSC 100%, FSC Mix, or FSC Recycled claim. The printer tracks that material from purchase through production and can legally place the FSC label and license code on the finished piece.
Not every printer that offers "eco-friendly paper" can call a job FSC printing. Only a shop with its own valid chain of custody certificate, like Printing Partners' license FSC® C022748, is permitted to apply the FSC trademark to your printed materials.
An FSC certified printer follows requirements a non-certified shop simply is not audited on. The table below compares chain of custody tracking, recordkeeping, trademark use, and audits, based on the Forest Stewardship Council's chain of custody standard, so you know what certification actually guarantees.
| Requirement | FSC Certified Printer (Printing Partners) | Non-Certified Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Chain of custody tracking | Tracks FSC-certified material through production and distribution for every eligible job. | No tracking system is required or audited. |
| Recordkeeping | Keeps documented records of FSC material production, purchase, and sale. | No FSC-specific records are required. |
| Use of the FSC label | Licensed to place the FSC trademark and license code on finished pieces. | Cannot place the FSC label on printed pieces, even when printing on FSC certified paper stock. |
| Third-party audits | Undergoes annual audits by an accredited certification body. | No independent audit of sourcing claims. |
| Labor standards | Must meet FSC's core labor requirements against child or forced labor. | Not evaluated against FSC labor requirements. |
Requirements sourced from the Forest Stewardship Council's chain of custody certification standard (fsc.org). For FSC paper label types (FSC 100%, FSC Mix, and FSC Recycled) and how to choose between them, see our FSC paper guide.
Printing Partners maintains its FSC certification through ongoing compliance work, not a one-time signup. We undergo regular third-party audits and provide continuing staff training so every eligible project meets both FSC's regulatory standards and the ethical sourcing commitments behind them.
Printing Partners is one of the FSC certified printing companies in Indiana with an active chain of custody license and decades of commercial print experience. Working with us for FSC printing means verified sourcing, consistent color and quality, and a certification you can check yourself, not just a claim on a website.
You can confirm Printing Partners' active FSC status directly through the official FSC certificate database, independent of anything we say here. Search license code FSC® C022748 or visit our certificate record below to see our current chain of custody status.
FSC certified printing is print production completed by a company holding an active Forest Stewardship Council chain of custody certificate. It means the printer can trace eligible paper back to certified forests, recycled sources, or controlled wood, and is permitted to apply the FSC label to the finished product.
Printing Partners holds FSC chain of custody license FSC® C022748, meaning we track eligible paper through purchase, production, and delivery, keep the required documentation, and pass annual third-party audits confirming we meet FSC's standards.
FSC printing is commercial printing on FSC 100%, FSC Mix, or FSC Recycled paper, produced by a printer with its own valid chain of custody certification. The certification, not the paper alone, is what allows the FSC label to appear on your finished piece.
Choosing an FSC certified printer gives you a verifiable sourcing claim backed by independent audits, rather than an unverified environmental statement. It also lets you show customers and stakeholders a checkable certification behind your printed materials.
Search license code FSC® C022748 in the official FSC certificate database at search.fsc.org, or use the verification link on this page. The record shows our current certification status directly from the Forest Stewardship Council.
Our FSC chain of custody license code is FSC® C022748. You can reference this code when verifying our certification or when your own compliance documentation requires it.
Pricing depends on paper stock, quantity, and specifications, the same factors that drive any print quote. Request an estimate for your specific project and we will provide pricing for FSC certified materials alongside your other options.
Beyond FSC chain of custody certification, Printing Partners holds ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management and G7 Master Colorspace certification for color accuracy and consistency across print runs.
Our FSC certified printing practices help protect forests, support ethical labor, and reduce environmental impact, without compromising print quality.
Other certifications: ISO 9001:2015 and G7 Master Colorspace
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