Technical documentation
Geographical scope of PEFC notification by the PEFC Council
Procedural document
The list of countries where the notification for PEFC certification can be obtained from the national PEFC authorized body. This document was last updated November 2024.
The list of countries where the notification for PEFC certification can be obtained from the national PEFC authorized body. This document was last updated November 2024.
Sustainable Forest Management, PEFC ST 1003
Benchmark Standard
Date of implementation 13 November 2024
This benchmark lays out the international requirements for sustainable forest management. Developed by a working group with representation of all relevant stakeholders, it describes the criteria and indicators we believe are vital for the sustainable management of a forest. Every national forest management standard must address these requirements to achieve PEFC endorsement.
This benchmark lays out the international requirements for sustainable forest management. Developed by a working group with representation of all relevant stakeholders, it describes the criteria and indicators we believe are vital for the sustainable management of a forest. Every national forest management standard must address these requirements to achieve PEFC endorsement.
Nomination and Election Procedures for the PEFC Council Board, PEFC GD 1009
Procedural document
Date of implementation 1 August 2024
These guidelines describe the rules and procedures for nominations and election of the Chairman, two Vice Chairs and members of the Board of Directors.
These guidelines describe the rules and procedures for nominations and election of the Chairman, two Vice Chairs and members of the Board of Directors.
Requirements for Certification Bodies operating Certification against PEFC Endorsed Forest Management Standards, PEFC ST 1004
Benchmark Standard
Date of implementation 12 July 2024
This standard lays out the PEFC international benchmark requirements for certification bodies operating sustainable forest management certification. It defines the minimum international requirements for certification bodies to be adopted by PEFC endorsed forest certification systems and indicates the specific benchmark requirements that shall be further developed by PEFC endorsed forest certification systems.
This standard lays out the PEFC international benchmark requirements for certification bodies operating sustainable forest management certification. It defines the minimum international requirements for certification bodies to be adopted by PEFC endorsed forest certification systems and indicates the specific benchmark requirements that shall be further developed by PEFC endorsed forest certification systems.
Issuance of PEFC trademarks usage licences by the PEFC Council, PEFC GD 1005
Procedural document
Date of implementation 2 December 2020
PEFC GD 1005:2020 sets out the rules for the issuance of PEFC trademarks usage licences by the PEFC Council, to ensure legally compliant use of the PEFC trademarks in accordance with PEFC ST 2001, Trademarks Rules - Requirements.
PEFC GD 1005:2020 sets out the rules for the issuance of PEFC trademarks usage licences by the PEFC Council, to ensure legally compliant use of the PEFC trademarks in accordance with PEFC ST 2001, Trademarks Rules - Requirements.