Technical documentation

Technical documentation

Terms of Reference of the Task Force on Trees outside Forests under the PEFC Sustainable Forest Management Working Group

Standards development

The terms of reference of the Task Force on Trees outside Forests under the PEFC Sustainable Forest Management Working Group. It is a temporary Task Force for one year, with the possibility of continuation.

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The terms of reference of the Task Force on Trees outside Forests under the PEFC Sustainable Forest Management Working Group. It is a temporary Task Force for one year, with the possibility of continuation.

Members of the Operating Forest Management Certification Working Group

Standards development

Members of the working group responsible for the development of PEFC ST 1004, the requirements for certification bodies that carry out PEFC forest management certification.

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Members of the working group responsible for the development of PEFC ST 1004, the requirements for certification bodies that carry out PEFC forest management certification.

PEFC Product Categories

Technical document

The revised list of the PEFC product categories. The PEFC product categories are a key element in the implementation of the PEFC chain of custody by certified organisations and certification bodies.

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The revised list of the PEFC product categories. The PEFC product categories are a key element in the implementation of the PEFC chain of custody by certified organisations and certification bodies.

Terms of Reference of the PEFC Working Group Operating Forest Management Certification

Standards development

The terms of reference for the Working Group responsible for the development of PEFC ST 1004, the requirements for certification bodies that carry out PEFC forest management certification.

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The terms of reference for the Working Group responsible for the development of PEFC ST 1004, the requirements for certification bodies that carry out PEFC forest management certification.

COVID-19: Chain of custody auditing guidance for certification bodies and certified companies

Guidance document

Date of implementation 10 March 2020

Guidance for chain of custody auditing of PEFC certified companies affected by restrictions due to COVID-19. This updated guidance - Version 8 - was released 28 April 2021.

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Guidance for chain of custody auditing of PEFC certified companies affected by restrictions due to COVID-19. This updated guidance - Version 8 - was released 28 April 2021.

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