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24 June 2016
First Dutch forest owners achieve PEFC certification
News
The three forest owners have achieved their PEFC certificates through group certification, with Ingenieursbureau Evan Buytendijk (IEB) acting as the group manager.
21 June 2016
Building shared values in South America
News
Strengthening PEFC in the South American marketplace and raising awareness of the value of PEFC certification for increasing competitiveness and sustainability of forest-based products value chains.
20 June 2016
Farewell to Pier Luigi Ferrari
News
We are sad to announce the sudden passing of Pier Luigi-Ferrari, the Chairman of PEFC Italy.
17 June 2016
Revising THE process: endorsement and mutual recognition
PEFC system news
The PEFC endorsement process is under scrutiny as part of our comprehensive Standards Revision process.
15 June 2016
Hungarian, Italian and UK systems open for public consultation
PEFC system news
The global public consultations for the Hungarian, Italian and UK national forest certification systems are now open, following their submission to PEFC for endorsement.
13 June 2016
German system and Malaysian Forest Plantation Standard achieve PEFC re-endorsement
PEFC system news
Germany achieves PEFC re-endorsement of its national forest certification system for a third time, while the Malaysian Criteria and Indicators (MC&I) for Forest Plantations standard has also received PEFC re-endorsement.
10 June 2016
Four organizations join as PEFC International Stakeholder members
News
AEBIOM, CEETTAR, CNVP and WestRock Company join the PEFC Alliance.
9 June 2016
Republic of Korea becomes the latest PEFC member
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“We are very happy and proud to officially become part of the PEFC family,” said Hyemi Lee, from the Korea Forestry Promotion Institute (KoFPI), following the acceptance of Republic of Korea as a PEFC National member.
8 June 2016
Help us to improve our Chain of Custody Standard!
PEFC system news
Give your input and comments on our current PEFC Chain of Custody Standard (PEFC ST 2002:2013).
7 June 2016
SGEC endorsement by PEFC - a beacon of light
News
We are delighted to announce Japan as the latest country to achieve PEFC endorsement of its national forest certification system.
6 June 2016
Ghana joins PEFC as a National member
PEFC system news
We are delighted to welcome Ghana as our latest PEFC National member, becoming our third member in Africa, alongside Cameroon and Gabon.
3 June 2016
PEFC at Asian Paper Bangkok
News
Thailand announces their application to PEFC for membership and we highlight the opportunities of certification in Asia and beyond – Asian Paper Bangkok 2016 was a busy few days!
1 June 2016
Sweden seeks PEFC re-endorsement: public consultation open
PEFC system news
Stakeholders globally have until 29 July 2016 to give feedback on this national forest certification system.
30 May 2016
Get involved in the PEFC Standards Revision process
PEFC system news
Do you have experience in sustainable forest management? Are you ready and eager to get involved in our standards revision process? Then sign up to join our Expert Forum for Sustainable Forest Management.
27 May 2016
Striving to improve smallholder access to certification
PEFC system news
Multi-stakeholder working group begins the task of revising PEFC's Group Certification standard.
20 May 2016
Outlining expectations for forest management certification
PEFC system news
Forest conversions and trees outside forests: two of the nine areas to be given specific consideration during the revision of the PEFC Sustainable Forest Management standard.
17 May 2016
Datuk Himmat Singh appointed as MTCC Chairman
News
The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC), our National member for Malaysia, has welcomed Datuk Himmat Singh as their newly appointed Chairman.
12 May 2016
Forest certification systems are effective tools to demonstrate sustainable forestry
News
Two Sides, the initiative exploding the myths and setting out the facts about print media's sustainability, has brought together facts from a variety of sources illustrate just these points.
10 May 2016
Call for nominations – last chance to take part in a Standards Revision Working Group
PEFC system news
We invite all stakeholders to nominate candidates to participate in WG 4 Chain of Custody and Labelling and WG 5 Chain of Custody Certification Procedures.
4 May 2016
PEFC-certified cheques from Crédit Agricole
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Clients at French bank Crédit Agricole can now enjoy their new sustainable cheque books, made with paper originating from PEFC-certified, sustainably managed forests.