Technical documentation
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.
Endorsement of National Systems, PEFC GD 1007
Procedural document
Date of implementation 6 October 2017
The requirements for the endorsement and mutual recognition process of new, reviewed, revised and/or amended national forest certification systems. It covers the steps of the assessment process that every national system must go through in order to achieve PEFC endorsement. It also sets the framework for the endorsement decision-making process, providing fairness and equity for all applicants.
The requirements for the endorsement and mutual recognition process of new, reviewed, revised and/or amended national forest certification systems. It covers the steps of the assessment process that every national system must go through in order to achieve PEFC endorsement. It also sets the framework for the endorsement decision-making process, providing fairness and equity for all applicants.
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.
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.
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.
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.