Technical documentation
Geographical scope of PEFC notification by the PEFC Council
Technical 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 29 September 2022.
The list of countries where the notification for PEFC certification can be obtained from the national PEFC authorized body. This document was last updated 29 September 2022.
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.
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.
PEFC Product Categories
Technical document
The revised list of the PEFC product categories. The PEFC product categories are a key element in the implementation of the PEFC chain of custody by certified organisations and certification bodies.
The revised list of the PEFC product categories. The PEFC product categories are a key element in the implementation of the PEFC chain of custody by certified organisations and certification bodies.
COVID-19: Chain of custody auditing guidance for certification bodies and certified companies
Guidance document
Date of implementation 10 March 2020
Guidance for chain of custody auditing of PEFC certified companies affected by restrictions due to COVID-19. This updated guidance - Version 8 - was released 28 April 2021.
Guidance for chain of custody auditing of PEFC certified companies affected by restrictions due to COVID-19. This updated guidance - Version 8 - was released 28 April 2021.