This brochure explains how PEFC Chain of Custody certification works and why it matters for responsible timber sourcing. It outlines who needs certification, how the process operates, and the key steps toward compliance.
This FAQ document explains the purpose and scope of the PEFC module for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). It answers key questions about how certified organisations implement a Due Diligence System to show compliance with EUDR requirements.
This document clarifies the additional tasks for non-EU based organisations certified under PEFC CoC when applying the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Due Diligence System (DDS) module.
This guidance document from PEFC Council explains how to implement the international CoC system for forest and tree-based products. It covers key topics including material categorisation, claims and labelling, audit methods and product-group accounting.
This document sets out the rules for using the PEFC Council trademarked logo and initials, ensuring usage is legally protected and clearly defined. It defines categories of users (on-product, off-product) and the licensing requirements for each usage group.
A guide that clearly outlines the steps organisations need to take to achieve PEFC CoC certification, including selecting a recognised certification body and preparing internal systems and for internal audits and the audit itself.
This article explains how the PEFC label serves as a credible mark for responsibly-sourced timber and wood-based products. It highlights the scale of the PEFC system—covering more than 250 million hectares of certified forest and nearly 16,000 COC certificate holders
