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| As a new service to the supply chain, customers and the market place, PEFC has developed and implemented a new search function on the status of all certificates listed on its database.
As of today, anyone can search all certificates under the following categories:
- valid,
- suspended,
- withdrawn,
- expired,
- other - not PEFC recognised.
The new function ensures that certificates whose validity expires are automatically removed from the valid status.
The result of the introduction of the automated system is a slight decrease in the PEFC certified area to 199 million hectares. To date 3372 chain of custody certificates are listed as valid for PEFC purposes.
Mr Ben Gunneberg, Secretary General of the PEFC Council, said: "Although it is tempting to chase hectares and chain of custody volumes, it is essential for the long term credibility of forest certification to ensure the accuracy and validity of the status of issued certificates. PEFC is committed to providing customers with current and accurate information on all certificates and we are delight to be offering this new service."
To search the PEFC Council database, click here.
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