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IMPORTANT: New PEFC Document Structure

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…

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PEFC ST 2001:2008 - PEFC Logo Usage Rules - Requirements

PEFC ST 2001:2008 - PEFC Logo Usage Rules - Requirements

Covers requirements for users of the PEFC Logo to ensure accurate, verifiable, relevant and non-misleading use of the PEFC logo and claims. PEFC ST 2001:2008 replaces Annex 5.

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PEFC Technical Document

PEFC Technical Document

Provides the framework for PEFC documentation and  defines the common elements and requirements - the Sustainability Benchmark - that certification schemes seeking PEFC endorsement have to meet. Normative requirements are…

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Annex 1 - Terms and Definitions

Annex 1 - Terms and Definitions

Defines the basic and fundamental terms in forest and chain of custody certification.

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Annex 2 - Rules for Standard Setting

Annex 2 - Rules for Standard Setting

Sets requirements for standards development processes at national level, based on ISO Guide 59.

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Annex 3 - Basis for Certification Schemes and their Implementation

Annex 3 - Basis for Certification Schemes and their Implementation

Sets the normative requirements for standards development and implementation arrangements at national level.

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Annex 4 - Chain of Custody of Forest Based Products - Requirements

Annex 4 - Chain of Custody of Forest Based Products - Requirements

Specifies the requirements that organizations must comply with in order to be able to obtain chain of custody certification.

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Annex 6 - Certification and Accreditation Procedures

Annex 6 - Certification and Accreditation Procedures

Defines the certification and accreditation procedures for national certification schemes.

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Annex 7 - Endorsement and Mutual Recognition of National Schemes and their Revision

Annex 7 - Endorsement and Mutual Recognition of National Schemes and their Revision

Sets the rules for the endorsement and mutual recognition of national certification schemes, and guide the assessment and decision-making in the endorsement and mutual recognition process.

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PEFC Certified

Forests area: 223 million ha
Forest owners: > 481,898
Companies (CoC): 6993

 

(July 2010)
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PEFC Certification
Forests area: 225 million ha
Forest owners: > 481.486
Companies (CoC): 6707

PEFC Certification
Forests area: 225 million ha
Forest owners: > 481.486
Companies (CoC): 6707

PEFC Certification
Forests area: 225 million ha
Forest owners: > 481.486
Companies (CoC): 6707

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