Technical documentation

Technical documentation

Development report: Endorsement of National Systems (GD 1007)

Development report

This report provides the evidence of compliance with PEFC GD 1003:2009 for the development of the final draft of Endorsement of National Systems (GD 1007:201X).

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This report provides the evidence of compliance with PEFC GD 1003:2009 for the development of the final draft of Endorsement of National Systems (GD 1007:201X).

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.

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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.

PEFC Notification of Certification Bodies by PEFC Council, PEFC GD 1006

Procedural document

Date of implementation 27 November 2012

The requirements for certification bodies providing chain of custody certification services in countries without authorised bodies.

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The requirements for certification bodies providing chain of custody certification services in countries without authorised bodies.

Administration of PEFC Scheme, PEFC GD 1004

Procedural document

Date of implementation 5 October 2009

The requirements for the administration of a PEFC scheme, including: PEFC notification of certification bodies; PEFC logo usage licensing; operation of the PEFC registration system; and complaint and dispute procedures.

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The requirements for the administration of a PEFC scheme, including: PEFC notification of certification bodies; PEFC logo usage licensing; operation of the PEFC registration system; and complaint and dispute procedures.

PEFC Council technical documents development procedures, PEFC GD 1003

Procedural document

Date of implementation 29 January 2009

The procedures for the development of technical documents to ensure objectivity, efficiency, and transparency amongst participating stakeholders. The structure of the PEFC technical documentation is given in PEFC GD 1001.

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The procedures for the development of technical documents to ensure objectivity, efficiency, and transparency amongst participating stakeholders. The structure of the PEFC technical documentation is given in PEFC GD 1001.

Conflict Timber

See PEFC's guidance following the announcement that all timber originating from Russia and Belarus is ‘conflict timber’.

COVID-19

See PEFC's latest COVID-19 guidance for certification bodies and certified entities.

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