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 August 2023.
The list of countries where the notification for PEFC certification can be obtained from the national PEFC authorized body. This document was last updated August 2023.
Accepted abbreviation and translations of the PEFC International chain of custody claims
Technical document
While the official PEFC chain of custody claims are in English, PEFC provides a list of accepted translations, and an abbreviation, that certified entities can use, and requirements on how to use them.
While the official PEFC chain of custody claims are in English, PEFC provides a list of accepted translations, and an abbreviation, that certified entities can use, and requirements on how to use them.
Chain of Custody of Forest and Tree Based Products and Related Standards – Guidance for Use, PEFC GD 2001
Guidance document
Date of implementation 26 October 2022
This guidance document provides information for the implementation of the requirements of PEFC ST 2002:2020, Chain of Custody, and related standards PEFC ST 2001:2020, PEFC Trademarks Rules and PEFC ST 2003:2020, Certification Bodies Requirements - Chain of Custody.
This guidance document provides information for the implementation of the requirements of PEFC ST 2002:2020, Chain of Custody, and related standards PEFC ST 2001:2020, PEFC Trademarks Rules and PEFC ST 2003:2020, Certification Bodies Requirements - Chain of Custody.
Norwegian sustainable forest management standard
National standard
The national sustainable forest management standard of Norway. It maintained its endorsement on 8 June 2023. The review date is 18 August 2027.
The national sustainable forest management standard of Norway. It maintained its endorsement on 8 June 2023. The review date is 18 August 2027.
PEFC Registered Assessors
Technical document
The list of PEFC registered assessor, the entities responsible for carrying out the evaluation of national forest certification systems against the PEFC requirements.
The list of PEFC registered assessor, the entities responsible for carrying out the evaluation of national forest certification systems against the PEFC requirements.