Technical documentation
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.
SFI sustainable forest management standard
National standard
The national sustainable forest management standard of Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). It maintained its endorsement on 16 December 2021. The standard covers both the United States (USA) and Canada. The review date is 15 April 2026.
The national sustainable forest management standard of Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). It maintained its endorsement on 16 December 2021. The standard covers both the United States (USA) and Canada. The review date is 15 April 2026.
Japanese sustainable forest management standard
National standard
The national sustainable forest management standard of Japan. It maintained its endorsement on 31 January 2022. The review date is 29 March 2026.
The national sustainable forest management standard of Japan. It maintained its endorsement on 31 January 2022. The review date is 29 March 2026.
Brazilian sustainable forest management standard for native forests
National standard
The national sustainable forest management standard for native forests of Brazil, endorsed by PEFC on 11 August 2023. The review date is 29 March 2026.
The national sustainable forest management standard for native forests of Brazil, endorsed by PEFC on 11 August 2023. The review date is 29 March 2026.
Brazilian sustainable forest management standard for planted forests
National standard
The national sustainable forest management standard for planted forests of Brazil, endorsed by PEFC on 11 August 2023. The review date is 29 March 2026.
The national sustainable forest management standard for planted forests of Brazil, endorsed by PEFC on 11 August 2023. The review date is 29 March 2026.