What is PEFC?
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is a global alliance of national forest certification systems that promotes responsible forest management through independent third-party certification.
PEFC was established in 1999 in response to the specific requirements of small- and family forest owners as an international umbrella organisation providing independent assessment, endorsement and recognition of national forest certification systems. Today, PEFC is the world’s largest forest certification system by number of certificates issued.
Preferred by Nature is an accredited certification body for evaluations against the PEFC Forest Management and PEFC Chain of Custody standards.
>> Learn more at the PEFC website
>> Access the PEFC database to find PEFC certified companies and products
Where to use the PEFC trademarks?
- On-product - to label certified products. You can print the on-product label on your product or its packaging. You can also use stickers, hang tags or metal plates for on-product labelling.
- Off-product - to promote the certified company and its certified products. You can include the PEFC logo and relevant claims in various company materials. Examples include your website, stationery, e-mail signatures, price lists, and product catalogues.
Note: As a certificate holder, you need to follow the requirements for using all three trademarks. These are described in the PEFC Trademarks Rules Requirements. Certified companies gain access to the PEFC label generator once they have signed a trademark usage contract. The label generator ensures the creation of labels is aligned with the graphic requirements. There is no requirement for approval of each PEFC trademark use. However, we will verify your compliance with this standard during your initial PEFC certification assessment and each annual audit.
Certification options
Kickstart your certification journey by filling out our service request form or contacting us directly. Our experienced team will assist in tailoring the certification scope to match your specific needs and company structure.
PEFC Forest Management certification
PEFC sustainable forest management certification is available in countries with PEFC-endorsed national certification systems. This is because each system is tailored to the context of each country, enabling you to certify your forest to a standard developed with your situation in mind, while still meeting international requirements.
Preferred by Nature offers PEFC Forest Management certification only in Denmark. If you are interested in PEFC certifying your forest in a different country, we recommend looking for relevant PEFC Certification Bodies on PEFC's website.
>> Learn more about the PEFC Forest Management certification
PEFC Chain of Custody certification
The PEFC Chain of Custody certification enables you to demonstrate responsible sourcing of forest products to customers. It complements PEFC forest management certification, which ensures that forests are managed in line with challenging environmental, social and economic requirements.
Preferred by Nature offers PEFC Chain of Custody certification worldwide, which is open to all companies that manufacture, process, trade or sell forest-based products.
>> Download our info sheet
>> Learn more about the PEFC Chain of Custody certification
PEFC EUDR DDS certification
Support your organisation’s alignment with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by adopting the PEFC EUDR Due Diligence System (DDS). This voluntary module for PEFC-certified companies facilitates due diligence, risk assessments and EUDR alignment. Add this service through a standalone desk audit or integrate it into your annual PEFC audit.
>> Learn more about the PEFC EUDR DDS
>> Download our info sheet
>> Learn more about the EUDR
The PEFC trademark
You can use the PEFC trademarks to increase the visibility of your certified products and to promote your organisation's engagement in PEFC certification. PEFC owns the following trademarks:
- The name Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification
- The abbreviation PEFC
- The PEFC logo
PEFC Chain of Custody Standard
This standard lays out the requirements for PEFC Chain of Custody certification, for forest and tree-based products, which a company must meet to achieve PEFC chain of custody certification.
>> Access the Standard
PEFC Trademarks Rules - requirements
As a PEFC certificate holder, you need to follow the specific requirements for using PEFC trademarks. The PEFC Trademarks Rules provide you with all requirements to ensure accurate, verifiable, relevant and non-misleading usage of the PEFC trademarks.
>> Access the Trademark Rules document
Additional resources:
- PEFC Chain of Custody and Forest based products guidance
- Or, visit the PEFC Standards and Guides website for more
Info sheet
PEFC Chain of Custody Certification Info Sheet
Learn about benefits, options and conditions applying to our PEFC Chain of Custody certification service.
Learn about benefits, options and conditions applying to our PEFC Chain of Custody certification service.
Forest Management Experience Info Sheet
Know more about our more than thirty years of experience with forest management certification.
Know more about our more than thirty years of experience with forest management certification.
Guidelines
Risk Assessment - Estonia
This document will guide on how to develop and structure your own company-specific risk assessment for Estonia.
This document will guide on how to develop and structure your own company-specific risk assessment for Estonia.
PEFC standarta izmaiņas - apkopojums
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Dokuments tiek izstrādāts balstoties uz PEFC standarta PEFC ST izmaiņu apkopojuma “Revised PEFCChain of Custody Standard, Final Draft - Changes” un ietver būtiskās izmaiņas PEFC s...
PEFC Chain of Custody and Forest and Tree based products Guidance use
(PEFC GD 2001:2022 Chain of Custody of Forest and Tree-Based Products – Guidance for use) This guidance document explains, clarifies, and interprets PEFC ST 2002:2020, Chain of C...
(PEFC GD 2001:2022 Chain of Custody of Forest and Tree-Based Products – Guidance for use) This guidance document explains, clarifies, and interprets PEFC ST 2002:2020, Chain of C...
Standard
PEFC Trademarks Rules – Requirements
This document covers the requirements for users of the PEFC trademarks to ensure accurate, verifiable, relevant and non-misleading usage of the PEFC logo, the PEFC initials, relat...
This document covers the requirements for users of the PEFC trademarks to ensure accurate, verifiable, relevant and non-misleading usage of the PEFC logo, the PEFC initials, relat...
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