Chain of custody & EUDR refresher training: UK

Chain of custody & EUDR refresher training: UK

Auditor training

Experienced auditors, reviewers, and certification decision makers are invited to register a PEFC recognised chain of custody and EUDR DDS refresher training on 21-22 October 2025.

This refresher training is designed for qualified PEFC auditors, reviewers or certification decision makers who wish to maintain their qualification to issue certification against the 2020 PEFC chain of custody related standards, as required by PEFC ST 2003.

The training is also suitable for staff with chain of custody responsibilities working for PEFC certified companies, as well as staff members of PEFC national members who have already completed their initial auditor training.

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The details

The two-day training takes place online, 21-22 October 2025.

The training will provide a recap of the 2020 PEFC Chain of Custody standard, covering the scope and management system, input-output process, the PEFC Due Diligence System (DDS), the chain of custody methods, and multi-site certification. 

It will also cover the 2020 PEFC Trademarks standard, 2020 Certification Body Requirements standard, and the PEFC EUDR Due Diligence System, PEFC ST 2002-1:2024.

Before the training, participants are expected to read the related PEFC standards. Participants will also be provided with case studies in advance of the training and will need to provide their answers to the trainers.

The training will be given by PEFC International Technical Expert John Kirkby and will be held in English.

The participation fee for the training is £200 plus VAT. The registration deadline is 7 October 2025.

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Knowledge test

Following the training, participants will have three weeks to complete the online knowledge test. Participants that pass this test will receive a PEFC recognised chain of custody training certificate within two weeks. Successful participants will also be added to the PEFC register of trained auditors, reviewers, and certification decision makers.


Dates

21 - 22, October 2025

10:00 - 13:00 (UTC+1)

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PEFC contact

Linda Matole

Training Officer

Related organizations

PEFC UK

National member

www.pefc.co.uk

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