Technical documentation

Technical documentation

PEFC Licence Coding System

Procedural document

Explanation of the PEFC coding system for PEFC trademark licence numbers.

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Explanation of the PEFC coding system for PEFC trademark licence numbers.

Acceptance of PEFC members, PEFC GD 1002

Procedural document

Date of implementation 20 August 2019

The requirements and procedures for accepting PEFC National and International Stakeholder members.

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The requirements and procedures for accepting PEFC National and International Stakeholder members.

Endorsement of National Systems, PEFC GD 1007

Procedural document

Date of implementation 6 October 2017

The requirements for the endorsement and mutual recognition process of new, reviewed, revised and/or amended national forest certification systems. It covers the steps of the assessment process that every national system must go through in order to achieve PEFC endorsement. It also sets the framework for the endorsement decision-making process, providing fairness and equity for all applicants.

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The requirements for the endorsement and mutual recognition process of new, reviewed, revised and/or amended national forest certification systems. It covers the steps of the assessment process that every national system must go through in order to achieve PEFC endorsement. It also sets the framework for the endorsement decision-making process, providing fairness and equity for all applicants.

Administration of PEFC Scheme, PEFC GD 1004

Procedural document

Date of implementation 5 October 2009

The requirements for the administration of a PEFC scheme, including: PEFC notification of certification bodies; PEFC logo usage licensing; operation of the PEFC registration system; and complaint and dispute procedures.

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The requirements for the administration of a PEFC scheme, including: PEFC notification of certification bodies; PEFC logo usage licensing; operation of the PEFC registration system; and complaint and dispute procedures.

PEFC Council technical documents development procedures, PEFC GD 1003

Procedural document

Date of implementation 29 January 2009

The procedures for the development of technical documents to ensure objectivity, efficiency, and transparency amongst participating stakeholders. The structure of the PEFC technical documentation is given in PEFC GD 1001.

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The procedures for the development of technical documents to ensure objectivity, efficiency, and transparency amongst participating stakeholders. The structure of the PEFC technical documentation is given in PEFC GD 1001.

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