PEFC files complaint based on Earthsight findings

PEFC notes with serious concerns findings by Earthsight against the Russian-based companies.

PEFC files complaint based on Earthsight findings

30 October 2020 News

With reference to ISO/IEC 17065:2012(E), the PEFC Council has filed a complaint against certificates issued by SGS Vostok Limited.

PEFC notes with serious concerns findings by Earthsight, a UK-based not-for-profit organisation, against the Russian-based companies BM Group, Logistic Les, Azia Export, and SDS Logistics. 

We have therefore immediately filed a complaint with SGS Vostok Limited and requested a prompt investigation.

Complaint against certificates issued by SGS Vostok Limited (SGS) 141.50 KB

Update: PEFC has published the results of the complaint. Read about them here.

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