Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes (PEFC)

PEFC is a non-governmental organization established in order to support sustainable forest management. It functions as a global umbrella organisation for the assessment of and mutual recognition of national forest certification schemes. Thus, PEFC certification takes place according to the applicable PEFC-endorsed, national standards.

PEFC certification provides access to the market for PEFC certified wood products. In order to sell and label products as PEFC-certified, forest operations need a forest management certificate, while all other enterprises in the chain of processing and trade need a chain of custody certificate. In addition, certified organisations need to obtain a PEFC logo license.

In total, about 199 million hectares in 20 countries have been certified according to national PEFC standards or by a national system with which PEFC has established mutual recognition.

You can find out more about PEFC at www.pefc.org.

Getting PEFC certified

NEPCon offers independent PEFC assessments which lead to PEFC certification of forest enterprises and wood industries. You are welcome to contact us for further information. Or you can start the certification process now by filling in an application form.

We offer PEFC services as a separate service or in combination with FSC or relevant forms of ISO certification. Please choose one of the categories below or in the left-hand menu to know more about our range of services.

Forest management certification (FSC and PEFC)

Chain of custody certification (FSC and PEFC)

BMG Trada Certifiering - our partner in PEFC certification

BMG Trada Certifiering AB is a Swedish company dedicated to assisting companies and organizations to improve on a range of working quality aspects and increase their competitiveness through certification.

BMG Trada has a wide certificaton portfolio. In addition to its PEFC accreditation, the company maintans accreditations within ISO 9001 (quality management), ISO 14001 (environmental management), working environment and nutrition.

To learn more, visit www.bmgtradacert.se.