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Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)

Discover our PEFC services:

PEFC Chain of Custody Certification
Chain of Custody Certification - PEFC

Obtain PEFC Chain of Custody certification to expand your market access and forward the PEFC claims and labels to your customers.

PEFC Forest Management Certification
Forest Management Certification - PEFC

Gain PEFC certification to provide assurance of your responsible forest management practices.

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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

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: 

Documents

Standard

Zasady dotyczące znaków towarowych PEFC - wymagania
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PEFC Trademarks Rules – Requirements
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This document covers the requirements for users of the PEFC trademarks to ensur...

This document covers the requirements for users of the PEFC trademarks to ensur...

Guideline

PEFC Chain of Custody and Forest and Tree based products Guidance use
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PEFC Chain of Custody and Forest and Tree based products Guidance use
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(PEFC GD 2001:2022 Chain of Custody of Forest and Tree-Based Products – Guidanc...

(PEFC GD 2001:2022 Chain of Custody of Forest and Tree-Based Products – Guidanc...

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PEFC standarta izmaiņas - apkopojums
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Dokuments tiek izstrādāts balstoties uz PEFC standarta PEFC ST izmaiņu apkopoju...

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Risk Assessment - Estonia
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This document will guide on how to develop and structure your own company-speci...

Info sheet

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PEFC PEFC Chain of Custody
PEFC Chain of Custody Certification Info Sheet
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Learn about benefits, options and conditions applying to our PEFC Chain of Cust...

Learn about benefits, options and conditions applying to our PEFC Chain of Cust...

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EUDR Ready: Navigating FSC & PEFC standards for a deforestation-free supply chain Webinar Estonian Online 17 -
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EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): Bridging challenges and solutions Seminar Czech Brno, Czechia 10 - Completed
FSC og PEFC sporbarhedscertificering (Chain of Custody - CoC) Seminar Danish Hørning, Denmark 28 - Completed
Meeting EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requirements for the coffee sector Seminar English Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 15 - Completed
Navigating the EUDR with practical solutions for Indonesia’s supply chain Webinar Bahasa Indonesia Online 30 - Completed
FSC Controlled Wood Expert Course Expert course English Jurmala, Latvia 27 - Completed
EUDR: Get ready with our overview, updates and solutions Webinar Japanese Online 17 - Completed
FSC Chain of Custody Expert Course Expert course English Minnesota, USA 29 - Completed
FSC Forest Management Expert Course Expert course Spanish Argentina 27 - Completed
FSC Chain of Custody Expert Course Expert course Spanish Argentina 21 - Completed
EU Deforestation Regulation: Unpacking the latest updates and solutions Webinar Chinese Simplified Online 08 - Completed
FSC Forest Management Expert Course Expert course English Montreal, Canada 25 - Completed
EUDR: Understanding implications for US companies Webinar English Online 13 - Completed
FSC Chain of Custody Expert Course Expert course English Toronto, Canada 12 - Completed
FSC Chain of Custody Expert Course Expert course Chinese Simplified China 05 - Completed
EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): Implications for the agricultural sector Webinar Spanish Online 20 - Completed
FSC Forest Management Expert Course Expert course English Berlin, Germany 19 - Completed
FSC Chain of Custody Expert Course Expert course English Berlin, Germany 30 - Completed
Implications of the new EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) for the forestry sector Webinar Spanish Online 17 - Completed
FSC Chain of Custody Expert Course Expert course English Bangalore, India 12 - Completed
FSC Chain of Custody Expert Course Expert course English Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA 28 - Completed
FSC Forest Management Expert Course Expert course English Jurmala, Latvia 20 - Completed
Sustainability in Practice: EUDR & Carbon Footprint Management Seminar Estonian Tallinn, Estonia 16 - Completed
Sustainability in Practice - EUDR & Carbon Footprint Management Seminar Latvian Rīga, Latvia 15 - Completed
Sustainability in Practice - EUDR & Carbon Footprint Management Seminar Lithuanian Vilnius, Lithuania 13 - Completed
FSC Forest Management Expert Course Expert course English Beijing, China 06 - Completed
FSC Forest Management Expert Course Expert course English Beijing, China 06 - Completed
FSC Forest Management Expert Course Expert course Spanish Concepción, Chile 02 - Completed
FSC Controlled Wood Expert Course Expert course English Jurmala, Latvia 26 - Completed
EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): Business implications and impact Webinar Chinese Simplified Online 22 - Completed
FSC Forest Management Expert Course Expert course Spanish Medellín, Colombia 14 - Completed
EUDR & the Future of Forest-risk Commodities Procurement Seminar, Webinar Japanese Tokyo, Japan 12 - Completed
FSC Controlled Wood Expert Course Expert course English Online 05 - Completed
FSC Forest Management Expert Course Expert course English Jurmala, Latvia 29 - Completed
How Scientific Testing can support companies to comply with Due Diligence requirements of the EUDR? Webinar English Online 28 - Completed
How Scientific Testing can support the enforcement of the EUDR? Webinar English Online 21 - Completed
EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): Business implications and compliance Seminar Chinese Simplified Shanghai, China 20 - Completed
Complying with the new EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): A practical workshop for timber businesses Seminar Vietnamese Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam 13 - Completed
EUDR and FSC Policy to Address Conversion & Remedy Framework – What will it mean for Malaysian companies? Seminar English Sabah, Malaysia 09 - Completed
EUDR and FSC Policy to Address Conversion & Remedy Framework – What will it mean for Malaysian companies? Seminar English Sarawak, Malaysia 08 - Completed
EUDR and FSC Policy to Address Conversion & Remedy Framework – What will it mean for Malaysian companies? Seminar English Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 06 - Completed
Informationsdag FSC og PEFC sporbarhedscertificering Seminar Danish Denmark Completed

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