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5 June 2025
Chain of Custody of Forest and Tree Based Products and Related Standards – Guidance for Use, PEFC GD 2001:2025
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.
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.
12 May 2025
Additional requirements for organisations sourcing forest biomass – RED III, PEFC ST 5002
RED
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.
12 May 2025
Additional requirements for certification bodies providing certification against PEFC ST 5002 – RED III, PEFC ST 5003
RED
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.
12 May 2025
Requirements for the Development of Level A Risk Assessments and its Recognition by PEFC as per Article 29 (6a) and (7a) of the RED III Directive, PEFC ST 5004
RED
This standard defines the requirements for the development of risk assessments to check compliance with the Directive (EU) 2023/2413 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the promotion of energy from renewable sources Article 29 (6a) and (7a), sustainability criteria for Level A at national or sub-national level.
This standard defines the requirements for the development of risk assessments to check compliance with the Directive (EU) 2023/2413 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the promotion of energy from renewable sources Article 29 (6a) and (7a), sustainability criteria for Level A at national or sub-national level.
5 February 2025
Operations of the PEFC RED II Scheme, PEFC GD 5004:2025
RED
This procedure document covers requirements for the operations of the PEFC RED II scheme. The requirements of this guidance are applicable to the PEFC Council and the PEFC RED II authorised bodies operating the PEFC RED II tasks on behalf of the PEFC Council.
This procedure document covers requirements for the operations of the PEFC RED II scheme. The requirements of this guidance are applicable to the PEFC Council and the PEFC RED II authorised bodies operating the PEFC RED II tasks on behalf of the PEFC Council.
13 November 2024
Sustainable Forest Management, PEFC ST 1003
Sustainable Forest Management
This benchmark lays out the international requirements for sustainable forest management. Developed by a working group with representation of all relevant stakeholders, it describes the criteria and indicators we believe are vital for the sustainable management of a forest. Every national forest management standard must address these requirements to achieve PEFC endorsement.
This benchmark lays out the international requirements for sustainable forest management. Developed by a working group with representation of all relevant stakeholders, it describes the criteria and indicators we believe are vital for the sustainable management of a forest. Every national forest management standard must address these requirements to achieve PEFC endorsement.
1 August 2024
Nomination and Election Procedures for the PEFC Council Board, PEFC GD 1009
Procedural Document
These guidelines describe the rules and procedures for nominations and election of the Chairman, two Vice Chairs and members of the Board of Directors.
These guidelines describe the rules and procedures for nominations and election of the Chairman, two Vice Chairs and members of the Board of Directors.
20 July 2024
PEFC EUDR Due Diligence System, PEFC ST 2002-1:2024
EUDR
This standard describes the steps that PEFC chain of custody certified organisations may follow to implement a Due Diligence System towards demonstrating EUDR compliance using the PEFC scheme and issue PEFC-EUDR claims. This document is a module standard, to be implemented on a voluntary basis, at the global level, by any organisation applying for or holding a PEFC recognised chain of custody certificate.
This standard describes the steps that PEFC chain of custody certified organisations may follow to implement a Due Diligence System towards demonstrating EUDR compliance using the PEFC scheme and issue PEFC-EUDR claims. This document is a module standard, to be implemented on a voluntary basis, at the global level, by any organisation applying for or holding a PEFC recognised chain of custody certificate.
12 July 2024
Requirements for Certification Bodies operating Certification against PEFC Endorsed Forest Management Standards, PEFC ST 1004
CB SFM Requirements
This standard lays out the PEFC international benchmark requirements for certification bodies operating sustainable forest management certification. It defines the minimum international requirements for certification bodies to be adopted by PEFC endorsed forest certification systems and indicates the specific benchmark requirements that shall be further developed by PEFC endorsed forest certification systems.
This standard lays out the PEFC international benchmark requirements for certification bodies operating sustainable forest management certification. It defines the minimum international requirements for certification bodies to be adopted by PEFC endorsed forest certification systems and indicates the specific benchmark requirements that shall be further developed by PEFC endorsed forest certification systems.
26 October 2022
Chain of Custody of Forest and Tree Based Products and Related Standards – Guidance for Use, PEFC GD 2001:2022
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. This first edition was replaced by the second edition in 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. This first edition was replaced by the second edition in June 2025.
7 July 2022
Terms of Reference of the Task Force on Trees outside Forests under the PEFC Sustainable Forest Management Working Group
Sustainable Forest Management
The terms of reference of the Task Force on Trees outside Forests under the PEFC Sustainable Forest Management Working Group. It is a temporary Task Force for one year, with the possibility of continuation.
The terms of reference of the Task Force on Trees outside Forests under the PEFC Sustainable Forest Management Working Group. It is a temporary Task Force for one year, with the possibility of continuation.
20 December 2021
PEFC Press Briefing
Brochure
Key information about PEFC for the media, including facts & figures, how PEFC works, and what makes us unqiue.
Key information about PEFC for the media, including facts & figures, how PEFC works, and what makes us unqiue.
1 December 2021
Members of the Operating Forest Management Certification Working Group
CB SFM Requirements
Members of the working group responsible for the development of PEFC ST 1004, the requirements for certification bodies that carry out PEFC forest management certification.
Members of the working group responsible for the development of PEFC ST 1004, the requirements for certification bodies that carry out PEFC forest management certification.
1 October 2021
Terms of Reference of the PEFC Working Group Operating Forest Management Certification
CB SFM Requirements
The terms of reference for the Working Group responsible for the development of PEFC ST 1004, the requirements for certification bodies that carry out PEFC forest management certification.
The terms of reference for the Working Group responsible for the development of PEFC ST 1004, the requirements for certification bodies that carry out PEFC forest management certification.
31 December 2020
2020 PEFC Annual Review
Annual Review
Our 2020 Annual Review gives an insight into the work of the PEFC alliance in 2020, highlighting some of the key achievements of PEFC and our partners.
Our 2020 Annual Review gives an insight into the work of the PEFC alliance in 2020, highlighting some of the key achievements of PEFC and our partners.