PEFC has provided a detailed guidance document on the new Standards and logo use rules outlining how the new documents are to be implemented. Source: Timberbiz
In January 2020, PEFC published the 2020 versions of three vital international standards: Chain of Custody (ST 2002), PEFC Trademarks (ST 2001) and Certification Body Requirements ‐ Chain of Custody (ST 2003). These standards all entered into force on 14 February 2020.
The entry into force of these three standards affects multiple stakeholder groups including certified companies, certification bodies, PEFC trademarks users and PEFC national members, to name a few.
This document (link below) provides an overview of some of the next steps, as well as what PEFC International is doing to help prepare its various stakeholders, and what national members need to do.
An app has been created on Podio that provides the same information, and will continue to be updated as more advice comes available.
This link will take you to the
Information Document – The 2020 Chain of Custody, Trademarks and Certification Body requirements
In summary, the following will apply;
- The 2013 version of the PEFC Chain of Custody Standard ST 2002 remains in force until 14 August 2022. For PEFC Chain of Custody holders, you will have until this date to comply with the 2020 version. An audit to the new standard is required before certification to the 2020 version of the PEFC Chain of Custody Standard will be granted
- Certification Bodies must be accredited to the 2020 version prior to audits being performed
- Certification bodies need to add the 2020 version of the PEFC International Chain of Custody Standard to their Scope of Accreditation. This requirement requires more specific mandatory training that Responsible Wood can provide once Responsible Wood staff have undergone the PEFC ‘Train the Trainer’ programme
The 2020 revisions to the PEFC documents below are available;
