Technical documentation
Bosnia and Herzegovina sustainable forest management standard
National standard
The national sustainable forest management standard of Bosnia and Herzegovina, part of the regional Balkan Forest Certification Scheme. The standard achieved endorsement on 31 August 2022. The review date is 6 January 2026.
The national sustainable forest management standard of Bosnia and Herzegovina, part of the regional Balkan Forest Certification Scheme. The standard achieved endorsement on 31 August 2022. The review date is 6 January 2026.
COVID-19: SFM auditing guidance for certification bodies and certified companies
Guidance document
Date of implementation 9 April 2020
Guidance for sustainable forest management auditing of PEFC certified companies affected by restrictions due to COVID-19.
Guidance for sustainable forest management auditing of PEFC certified companies affected by restrictions due to COVID-19.
PAFC Congo Basin sustainable forest management standard
National standard
The regional sustainable forest management standard of PAFC Congo Basin, covering Gabon, Cameroon, and Republic of Congo, which achieved endorsement by PEFC on 16 December 2021. The review date is 28 November 2025.
The regional sustainable forest management standard of PAFC Congo Basin, covering Gabon, Cameroon, and Republic of Congo, which achieved endorsement by PEFC on 16 December 2021. The review date is 28 November 2025.
PEFC Chain of Custody Pool of Experts Programme Guidelines
Guidance document
Guidance and minimum requirements for the technical experts providing chain of custody training to auditors, reviewers and certification decision makers, as part of the Pool of Experts programme.
Guidance and minimum requirements for the technical experts providing chain of custody training to auditors, reviewers and certification decision makers, as part of the Pool of Experts programme.
German sustainable forest management standard
National standard
The national sustainable forest management standard of Germany. It maintained its endorsement on 16 September 2022. The review date is 24 November 2025.
The national sustainable forest management standard of Germany. It maintained its endorsement on 16 September 2022. The review date is 24 November 2025.