As with FSC®, the certification does not assess product quality, but rather the compliance of processes and documentation with the requirements of the PEFC standard.
This is a straightforward document that describes how the company implements the requirements of the PEFC standard. The documentation should cover, among other things:
how PEFC-certified products are identified and labeled,
how products are received and dispatched (e.g., in the warehouse),
which PEFC control system is applied (e.g., percentage method, credit method – if applicable),
who in the company is responsible for overseeing the system and liaising with the certification body,
what records are maintained (e.g., invoices, summaries, material flow registers),
how the company ensures proper implementation of the system (e.g., through employee training and document verification).
The documentation should be tailored to the specific nature of the company’s operations – its completeness will be assessed during the audit.
They should be clearly distinguishable from non-certified products — whether through system entries, physical separation, labels, or color-coded pallets.
This can be achieved through designated storage zones, labeling systems, or the use of specific codes.
This documentation must enable traceability of material origin from supplier to customer, ensuring compliance with PEFC Chain of Custody requirements.
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