Technical documentation
Chain of Custody of Forest and Tree Based Products and Related Standards – Guidance for Use, PEFC GD 2001:2022
Guidance document
Date of implementation 26 October 2022
This guidance document provides information for the implementation of the requirements of PEFC ST 2002:2020, Chain of Custody, and related standards PEFC ST 2001:2020, PEFC Trademarks Rules and PEFC ST 2003:2020, Certification Bodies Requirements - Chain of Custody. This first edition was replaced by the second edition in June 2025.
This guidance document provides information for the implementation of the requirements of PEFC ST 2002:2020, Chain of Custody, and related standards PEFC ST 2001:2020, PEFC Trademarks Rules and PEFC ST 2003:2020, Certification Bodies Requirements - Chain of Custody. This first edition was replaced by the second edition in June 2025.
Norwegian sustainable forest management standard
National standard
The national sustainable forest management standard of Norway. It maintained its endorsement on 8 June 2023. The review date is 18 August 2027.
The national sustainable forest management standard of Norway. It maintained its endorsement on 8 June 2023. The review date is 18 August 2027.
Latvian sustainable forest management standard
National standard
The national sustainable forest mangement standard of Latvia, endorsed by PEFC on 3 November 2023. The review date is 21 July 2027.
The national sustainable forest mangement standard of Latvia, endorsed by PEFC on 3 November 2023. The review date is 21 July 2027.
UK sustainable forest management standard
National standard
The national sustainable forest management standard of the UK. It maintained its endorsement on 1 June 2023. The review date is 30 June 2027.
The national sustainable forest management standard of the UK. It maintained its endorsement on 1 June 2023. The review date is 30 June 2027.
UK Trees Outside Forests certification standard
National standard
The national Trees Outside Forests certification standard of the UK, endorsed on 1 July 2024. The review date is 30 June 2027.
The national Trees Outside Forests certification standard of the UK, endorsed on 1 July 2024. The review date is 30 June 2027.