Certification
PEFC-CoC Certification(Programme for the Endorsementof Forest Certification – Chain of Custody)
The Scope
PEFC Chain of Custody (PEFC-CoC) Certification verifies the traceability of forest-based materials and products throughout the supply chain, ensuring that they originate from sustainably managed forests and controlled sources in accordance with PEFC requirements. The certification enables organisations to track certified materials from the forest through processing, manufacturing, distribution, and sale, providing assurance of responsible sourcing and sustainable forest management practices.
The certification supports organisations in demonstrating environmental responsibility, supply chain transparency, and compliance with sustainable procurement requirements.
The Standard
This certification is based on:
PEFC Chain of Custody (PEFC-CoC) Requirements
Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) Standards
Applicable PEFC trademark and labeling requirements
Sustainable forest management and traceability principles
Relevant due diligence requirements, including support for compliance with timber sourcing regulations
The certification assesses:
Material sourcing and procurement controls
Chain of custody and traceability systems
Segregation and identification of certified materials
Inventory and records management
Supplier verification processes
Product claims and labeling controls
Management system implementation and effectiveness
Compliance with PEFC certification requirements
Who Should Apply
PEFC-CoC Certification is suitable for organisations that process, manufacture, trade, distribute, or sell forest- based products and wish to demonstrate that their materials originate from sustainably managed forests.
The certification is particularly relevant for:
Sawmills and Timber Processors
Wood Product Manufacturers
Building & Carpentry Companies
Packaging and Pallet Manufacturers
Panel and Board Manufacturers
Timber Traders and Distributors
Paper Manufacturers and Converters
Publishers and Printing Companies
Furniture and Furnishing Manufacturers
Stationery Producers
Non-Wood Forest Product Companies
Importers and Exporters of Forest Products
Retailers of Forest-Based Products
This certification is ideal for organisations seeking to demonstrate responsible sourcing practices, improve supply chain transparency, meet customer and tender requirements, support sustainable forest management, enhance market access, and provide assurance that forest- based products originate from certified and responsibly managed sources.