Updates for Forest and Forest-based Products Standards (FSC and PEFC)
Mini Summary
Organisations can be certified to the Forest Steward Council (FSC) or Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) standards for forests and forest products. Certification demonstrates an organisation’s commitment to responsible forest management, protecting the environment, social well-being and the economic viability of forests.
Amendment
The following standards are updated and in effect from 1st July 2026:
- FSC-STD-50-001 V3-0 EN Use of the FSC® Trademarks by Certificate Holders; and
- FSC-STD-01-003a V1-2 EN SLIMF Eligibility Criteria Addendum.
The following standard is added and in effect from 1st July 2026:
Duties
Certification and adoption of FSC and PEFC standards is voluntary for organisations; standards are applicable for organisations certified or intending to become certified. Organisations who are certified with FSC or PEFC may use the relevant logo on their products in accordance with standards.
Certification bodies must be accredited by the FSC or PEFC to certify organisations as compliant with the relevant standard. Forest Steward Council certificates are issued directly by the FSC, PEFC certificates are issued by independent certification bodies.
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