Technical documentation
Training Recognition Programme Guidelines (Draft)
Guidance document
Date of implementation 13 October 2020
The guidelines for certification bodies taking part in PEFC Training Recognition Programme (TRP). Note: this version is a draft.
The guidelines for certification bodies taking part in PEFC Training Recognition Programme (TRP). Note: this version is a draft.
Development report: PEFC Trademarks (ST 2001), Chain of Custody (ST 2002)
Development report
This report provides the evidence of compliance with PEFC GD 1003:2009 for the development of the final drafts of PEFC Trademarks (ST 2001:201X) and PEFC Chain of Custody (ST 2002:201X).
This report provides the evidence of compliance with PEFC GD 1003:2009 for the development of the final drafts of PEFC Trademarks (ST 2001:201X) and PEFC Chain of Custody (ST 2002:201X).
Development report: Certification Body Requirements - Chain of Custody (ST 2003)
Development report
This report provides the evidence of compliance with PEFC GD 1003:2009 for the development of the final draft of Certification Body Requirements - Chain of Custody (ST 2003:201X).
This report provides the evidence of compliance with PEFC GD 1003:2009 for the development of the final draft of Certification Body Requirements - Chain of Custody (ST 2003:201X).
Sustainable Forest Management, PEFC ST 1003
Benchmark Standard
Date of implementation 28 November 2018
This benchmark lays out the international requirements for sustainable forest management. Developed by a working group with representation of all relevant stakeholders, it describes the criteria and indicators we believe are vital for the sustainable management of a forest. Every national forest management standard must address these requirements to achieve PEFC endorsement.
This benchmark lays out the international requirements for sustainable forest management. Developed by a working group with representation of all relevant stakeholders, it describes the criteria and indicators we believe are vital for the sustainable management of a forest. Every national forest management standard must address these requirements to achieve PEFC endorsement.
Group Forest Management Certification, PEFC ST 1002
Benchmark Standard
Date of implementation 28 November 2018
This benchmark defines the general requirements for national forest certification systems with group forest management certification. Stakeholders use this benchmark when they develop their national group certification requirements. It covers aspects such as the minimum requirements for internal monitoring and auditing within a certified group – a vital process if group certification is to be effective.
This benchmark defines the general requirements for national forest certification systems with group forest management certification. Stakeholders use this benchmark when they develop their national group certification requirements. It covers aspects such as the minimum requirements for internal monitoring and auditing within a certified group – a vital process if group certification is to be effective.