Technical documentation

Technical documentation

System-specific chain of custody standards endorsed against the PEFC International Chain of Custody standard

Technical document

Details of all the system-specific chain of custody standards that have been endorsed by PEFC against PEFC ST 2002:2020 International Chain of Custody standard.

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Details of all the system-specific chain of custody standards that have been endorsed by PEFC against PEFC ST 2002:2020 International Chain of Custody standard.

Chain of Custody of Forest and Tree Based Products and Related Standards – Guidance for Use, PEFC GD 2001:2025

Guidance document

Date of implementation 5 June 2025

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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These guidelines describe the rules and procedures for nominations and election of the Chairman, two Vice Chairs and members of the Board of Directors.

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.

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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.

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