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IMPORTANT: New PEFC Document Structure
Much of PEFC's spectrum of activities is based on technical documentation outlining principles, criteria, and procedures. PEFC modified its documentation structure in 2008 to improve usability and readability. Documentation that…
PEFC GD 1001:2008 - Structure of the PEFC Technical Documentation
Covers requirements for identification, status (mandatory versus recommendatory provisions), the development (including formal approval) and public availability of PEFC technical documentation.
PEFC GD 1002:2008 - Acceptance of PEFC Members
Defines conditions and procedures for PEFC membership.
PEFC GD 1003:2009 - PEFC Council Technical Documents Development Procedures - Requirements
Covers procedures for the development of technical documents to ensure objectivity, efficiency, and transparency amongst participating stakeholders.
PEFC GD 1004:2009: Administration of PEFC Scheme
Covers requirements for the administration of the PEFC scheme including PEFC notification of certification bodies; PEFC Logo usage licensing; operation of the PEFC Registration System; complaint and dispute procedures.
PEFC GD 1005:2010 - Issuance of PEFC Logo Use Licenses by the PEFC Council
Covers the issuance of PEFC logo use licenses by the PEFC Council to ensure legally compliant use with the PEFC Logo usage rules – requirements, PEFC ST 2001:2008 and its…
PEFC GD 1006:2010 - PEFC Notification of Certiifcation Bodies by PEFC Council
Only certification bodies in compliance with PEFC requirements and recognized by PEFC by are authorized to provide PEFC Chain of Custody certification services. Requirements include, for example, that the certification…
GL 2/2010 - Requirement Checklist
Assist bodies developing or revising forest certification schemes and in the preparation of PEFC endorsement application, and facilitates the assessment of a national forest certification scheme against PEFC Sustainability Benchmark…
GL 3/2010 - Nomination for Election of the PEFC Council Chairman, Vice Chairmen and Members of the Board of Directors
The objective of these guidelines is to describe the rules and procedures for nominations and election of the Chairman, Vice Chairmen and members of the Board of Directors.
GL 5/2006 - Interpretation of the PEFC Council Requirements for Consensus in the Standard Setting Process
Provides an interpretation of the PEFC Council requirements for consensus within the national standards development process.
GL 7/2007 - PEFC Council Procedures for the Investigation and Resolution of Complaints and Appeals
Describes the responsibilities and actions of PEFC Council and PEFC National Governing Bodies for the investigation and resolution of complaints and appeals.
GL 8/2008 - Involvement of the Panel of Experts in the Endorsement of National Forest Certification Schemes
Provides procedures governing the appointment and work of the Panel of Experts (PoE) within the process of the endorsement of national forest certification schemes.
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