12 December 2008
- System updates
The PEFC Council has approved a new standard for PEFC logo usage.
10 December 2008
- Market news
At least 50% of the public purchases in EU countries must fulfil green procurement criteria within the next year. The EU Green Public Procurement criteria are likely to include the FSC and PEFC labels for wood-based products.
10 December 2008
- Market news
A broader inclusion of tropical forests in certification schemes seems more realistic as indigenous and local communities' land ownership rights are becoming recognized.