Technical documentation
Standard Setting, PEFC ST 1001
Benchmark Standard
Date of implementation 15 November 2017
This benchmark outlines the processes and steps that must take place during the development, review and revision of national forest management standards.
This benchmark outlines the processes and steps that must take place during the development, review and revision of national forest management standards.
Chain of Custody of Forest-Based Products – Guidance for Use, PEFC GD 2001
Guidance document
Date of implementation 9 May 2017
This guidance document provides information for the implementation of the requirements of the PEFC Chain of Custody standard (PEFC ST 2002), excluding clause 9 Social, health and safety requirements in chain of custody.
This guidance document provides information for the implementation of the requirements of the PEFC Chain of Custody standard (PEFC ST 2002), excluding clause 9 Social, health and safety requirements in chain of custody.
Annex 6 - Certification and Accreditation Procedures
International standard
Date of implementation 5 October 2007
Defines the certification and accreditation procedures for national certification schemes.
Defines the certification and accreditation procedures for national certification schemes.
PEFC Council procedures for the investigation and resolution of complaints and appeals (GL 7/2007)
Guidance document
Date of implementation 28 June 2007
The responsibilities and actions of PEFC Council and PEFC National Governing Bodies for the investigation and resolution of complaints and appeals.
The responsibilities and actions of PEFC Council and PEFC National Governing Bodies for the investigation and resolution of complaints and appeals.
Annex 1 - Terms and Definitions
International standard
Date of implementation 27 October 2006
Definitions of the basic and fundamental terms in forest and chain of custody certification.
Definitions of the basic and fundamental terms in forest and chain of custody certification.