PEFC International Standards
IMPORTANT: New PEFC Document Structure
PEFC modified its documentation structure in 2008 to improve usability and readability. Please see PEFC GD 1001:2008 for further information.
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.
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…
Annex 1 - Terms and Definitions
Defines the basic and fundamental terms in forest and chain of custody certification.
Annex 2 - Rules for Standard Setting
Sets requirements for standards development processes at national level, based on ISO Guide 59.
Annex 3 - Basis for Certification Schemes and their Implementation
Sets the normative requirements for standards development and implementation arrangements at national level.
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.
Annex 6 - Certification and Accreditation Procedures
Defines the certification and accreditation procedures for national certification schemes.
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.
Guidance for the Implementation of PEFC Chain of Custody for Specified Projects
This document provides guidance on the implementation of the requirements of Annex 4 of the PEFC Council Technical Document (Chain of Custody of Forest Based Products – Requirements) covering any…
PEFC Certified
Forests area: 223 million ha
Forest owners: > 481,898
Companies (CoC): 7143
(July 2010)
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