Technical documentation
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.
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.
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.
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.