Technical documentation

Technical documentation

PEFC Trademarks Rules, PEFC ST 2001:2020

International standard

Date of implementation 14 February 2020

The requirements that entities must follow when using the PEFC trademarks, in order to ensure accurate, verifiable, relevant and non-misleading use of the PEFC logo and related claims. It defines the legal protection of the PEFC trademarks; trademarks usage categories; and the requirements for on- and off-product usage.

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The requirements that entities must follow when using the PEFC trademarks, in order to ensure accurate, verifiable, relevant and non-misleading use of the PEFC logo and related claims. It defines the legal protection of the PEFC trademarks; trademarks usage categories; and the requirements for on- and off-product usage.

Certification Body Requirements – Chain of Custody, PEFC ST 2003:2020

International standard

Date of implementation 14 February 2020

This document describes the requirements certification bodies must comply with in order to provide chain of custody certification, in addition to the accreditation requirements. It provides system specific requirements and ensures that chain of custody audits take place consistently worldwide.

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This document describes the requirements certification bodies must comply with in order to provide chain of custody certification, in addition to the accreditation requirements. It provides system specific requirements and ensures that chain of custody audits take place consistently worldwide.

Vietnamese sustainable forest management standard

National standard

The national sustainable forest management standard of Vietnam, endorsed by PEFC on 29 October 2020. The review date is 6 September 2024.

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The national sustainable forest management standard of Vietnam, endorsed by PEFC on 29 October 2020. The review date is 6 September 2024.

Indian trees outside forests standard

National standard

The national trees outside forests standard of India, endorsed by PEFC on 25 July 2022. The review date is 10 August 2024.

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The national trees outside forests standard of India, endorsed by PEFC on 25 July 2022. The review date is 10 August 2024.

Chinese sustainable forest management standard

National standard

The national sustainable forest management standard of China. It maintained its endorsement on 5 October 2022. The review date is 27 July 2024.

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The national sustainable forest management standard of China. It maintained its endorsement on 5 October 2022. The review date is 27 July 2024.

Conflict Timber

See PEFC's guidance following the announcement that all timber originating from Russia and Belarus is ‘conflict timber’.

COVID-19

See PEFC's latest COVID-19 guidance for certification bodies and certified entities.

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