Technical documentation
Standard Setting – Introduction to changes
Standards development
An overview of the changes made to the PEFC Standard Setting standard (1001:2017) compared to the previous version from 2010.
An overview of the changes made to the PEFC Standard Setting standard (1001:2017) compared to the previous version from 2010.
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.
Endorsement of National Systems - Introduction to changes
Standards development
An overview of the changes made to the PEFC Endorsement of National Systems guide (1007:2017) compared to the previous version from 2012.
An overview of the changes made to the PEFC Endorsement of National Systems guide (1007:2017) compared to the previous version from 2012.
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.