Technical documentation
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.
Operations of the PEFC RED III Scheme, PEFC GD 5004:2025
RED documents
Date of implementation 24 July 2025
This procedure document covers requirements for the operations of the PEFC RED III scheme. The requirements of this guidance are applicable to the PEFC Council and the PEFC RED III authorised bodies operating the PEFC RED III tasks on behalf of the PEFC Council.
This procedure document covers requirements for the operations of the PEFC RED III scheme. The requirements of this guidance are applicable to the PEFC Council and the PEFC RED III authorised bodies operating the PEFC RED III tasks on behalf of the PEFC Council.
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.
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.
Additional requirements for organisations sourcing forest biomass – RED III, PEFC ST 5002
RED documents
Date of implementation 12 May 2025
This standard provides interpretations and additional requirements to the PEFC Chain of Custody standard that PEFC certified organisations shall implement to use the PEFC certification scheme for the purpose of RED III compliance and obtain a PEFC RED III certificate.
This standard provides interpretations and additional requirements to the PEFC Chain of Custody standard that PEFC certified organisations shall implement to use the PEFC certification scheme for the purpose of RED III compliance and obtain a PEFC RED III certificate.
Additional requirements for certification bodies providing certification against PEFC ST 5002 – RED III, PEFC ST 5003
RED documents
Date of implementation 12 May 2025
This standard provides interpretations and additional requirements to PEFC ST 2003, Requirements for Certification Bodies Operating Certification against the PEFC International Chain of Custody Standard, that certification bodies shall implement to provide certification against PEFC ST 5002 for the purpose of RED III compliance.
This standard provides interpretations and additional requirements to PEFC ST 2003, Requirements for Certification Bodies Operating Certification against the PEFC International Chain of Custody Standard, that certification bodies shall implement to provide certification against PEFC ST 5002 for the purpose of RED III compliance.