Technical documentation
Responsible Wood sustainable forest management standard
National standard
The regional sustainable forest management standard of Australia and New Zealand. It maintained its endorsement on 6 December 2022. The review date is 1 December 2026.
The regional sustainable forest management standard of Australia and New Zealand. It maintained its endorsement on 6 December 2022. The review date is 1 December 2026.
Slovakian sustainable forest management standard
National standard
The national sustainable forest management standard of Slovakia. It maintained its endorsement on 8 June 2022. The review date is 11 November 2026.
The national sustainable forest management standard of Slovakia. It maintained its endorsement on 8 June 2022. The review date is 11 November 2026.
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.
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.
Slovenian sustainable forest management standard
National standard
The national sustainable forest management standard of Slovenia, part of the regional Balkan Forest Certification Scheme. The standard achieved endorsement on 31 August 2022. The review date is 10 June 2026.
The national sustainable forest management standard of Slovenia, part of the regional Balkan Forest Certification Scheme. The standard achieved endorsement on 31 August 2022. The review date is 10 June 2026.
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.
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.