Technical documentation

Technical documentation

Additional requirements for organisations sourcing forest biomass – RED III, PEFC ST 5002

RED documents

Date of implementation 12 May 2025

This standard will enable organisations sourcing ligno-cellulosic material to use the PEFC certification scheme to demonstrate compliance with RED III. It is based on the PEFC Chain of Custody standard to make it easier for organisations to integrate the RED III requirements within their chain of custody processes and audits. Prospective PEFC RED III certified organisations will need to already hold a PEFC chain of custody certificate (or achieve it simultaneously with their RED III certification).

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This standard will enable organisations sourcing ligno-cellulosic material to use the PEFC certification scheme to demonstrate compliance with RED III. It is based on the PEFC Chain of Custody standard to make it easier for organisations to integrate the RED III requirements within their chain of custody processes and audits. Prospective PEFC RED III certified organisations will need to already hold a PEFC chain of custody certificate (or achieve it simultaneously with their RED III certification).

Additional requirements for certification bodies providing certification against PEFC ST 5002 – RED III, PEFC ST 5003

RED documents

Date of implementation 12 May 2025

This standard covers certification bodies' requirements for audits against PEFC ST 5002. It will enable PEFC chain of custody notified certification bodies to extend their notification to operate PEFC RED III certification. PEFC RED III audits will follow the PEFC ST 2003 requirements, with additional elements. PEFC ST 5003 also includes additional accreditation requirements.

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This standard covers certification bodies' requirements for audits against PEFC ST 5002. It will enable PEFC chain of custody notified certification bodies to extend their notification to operate PEFC RED III certification. PEFC RED III audits will follow the PEFC ST 2003 requirements, with additional elements. PEFC ST 5003 also includes additional accreditation requirements.

Requirements for the Development of Level A Risk Assessments and its Recognition by PEFC as per Article 29 (6a) and (7a) of the RED III Directive, PEFC ST 5004

RED documents

Date of implementation 12 May 2025

This standard defines the requirements for the development of risk assessments to check compliance with the Directive (EU) 2023/2413 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the promotion of energy from renewable sources Article 29 (6a) and (7a), sustainability criteria for Level A at national or sub-national level.

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This standard defines the requirements for the development of risk assessments to check compliance with the Directive (EU) 2023/2413 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the promotion of energy from renewable sources Article 29 (6a) and (7a), sustainability criteria for Level A at national or sub-national level.

Uruguay EUDR modifications alignment public report

EUDR documents

The public report of the EUDR alignment of the Uruguayan Sustainable Forest Management national standard.

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The public report of the EUDR alignment of the Uruguayan Sustainable Forest Management national standard.

Canadian sustainable forest management standard

National standard

The national sustainable forest management standard of Canada, endorsed by PEFC on 2 May 2025. The review date is 12 September 2028.

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The national sustainable forest management standard of Canada, endorsed by PEFC on 2 May 2025. The review date is 12 September 2028.

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