What is PEFC Chain of Custody Certification?

PEFC Chain of Custody certification provides independent verified assurance that the certified forest-based material contained in a product originates from sustainably managed forests.

It enables you to demonstrate your legal and sustainable sourcing of forest products to your customers and provides you with benefits that helps the environment and people while enabling access to new markets and compliance with legislation.

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Benefits of PEFC Chain of Custody Certification

Access to labels and claims: PEFC certification permits you to forward the PEFC certified claim in the marketplace. Many procurement policies require products to be either FSC or PEFC certified.

Ability to meet market demands: Many public and private procurement policies require or prefer certified material, including PEFC certified.  

Third-party assurance: Independent certification to a global forestry scheme provides a good basis for making claims about your commitment to responsible forestry.

Improved quality and management systems: Many certified companies find that the certification process brings unexpected benefits such as cost savings.

Dual FSC and PEFC certification can help you tackle supply issues: Adding PEFC certification to your FSC certification enables you to take advantage of fluctuating availability of certified raw materials and meet your customers' demands for certified products. Dual certification normally implies less than twice the investment. For example, FSC and PEFC CoC audits can often be conducted simultaneously.