What is the PEFC Certification?
PEFC stands for the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification. It is an international non-profit organization that promotes sustainable forest management through forest certification.
PEFC certification is a third-party certification system that verifies that the forest products (such as wood and paper) have been produced sustainably, in accordance with strict environmental, social, and economic standards. The certification covers the entire supply chain, from the forest to the final product.
PEFC certification provides assurance that the products have been sourced from responsibly managed forests, which helps to protect the environment, ensure the well-being of local communities, and promote sustainable economic growth.
PEFC is recognized globally and operates in more than 50 countries, with over 300 million hectares of certified forests and over 20,000 chain-of-custody certified companies.
Certify Your Forest Management Practices with PQSmitra’s PEFC Certification Services
Are you looking for a credible and trusted certification body to certify your forest management practices and chain-of-custody systems? Look no further than PQSmitra. As an accredited certification body, PQSmitra offers PEFC certification services to help organizations promote sustainable forest management and responsible sourcing of forest-based products.
PEFC is a globally recognized certification system that provides independent third-party certification for forest management practices and chains of custody of forest-based products. It evaluates forest management practices against a set of criteria that cover ecological, social, and economic aspects of sustainability, and also includes a chain-of-custody certification that ensures products originating from certified forests are traced through the supply chain.
PQSmitra’s certification process is designed to be transparent, objective, and impartial, ensuring that the certification decision is based on the evidence collected during the audit. Our team of experienced auditors has a deep understanding of the PEFC standards and can provide valuable insights and recommendations to help organizations improve their forest management practices and chain-of-custody systems.
Our certification services include initial certification, surveillance audits, and recertification, helping organizations maintain their certification status and ensuring that they continue to meet the PEFC standards. Our certification process is also cost-effective and timely, minimizing any disruption to your business operations.
Partnering with PQSmitra for PEFC certification provides numerous benefits for your organization, including:
- Demonstrating your commitment to sustainable forest management and responsible sourcing of forest-based products
- Improving your brand reputation and competitiveness in the market
- Meeting customer and stakeholder expectations for environmentally and socially responsible practices
- Accessing new markets and customers that prioritize sustainability
In conclusion, if you are looking for a reliable and experienced certification body for PEFC certification, PQSmitra is your trusted partner. Contact us today to learn more about our certification services and how we can help you promote sustainable forest management and responsible sourcing of forest-based products.
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Hassle-free PEFC Certification with PQSmitra
PQSmitra has helped many organizations achieve this mark of excellence. The simple and practical method of system implementation help organizations to set up a robust and effective system. PQSmitra offers 100% support for documentation compliance in addition to onsite guidance for effective implementation. The implementation process is described below:
Simple & Practical Methodology
Initial Review
- Initial visits and review of the existing system
- Organization registration
Documentation
- Designing and developing forms, formats, and procedures
- Training and Handholding/ support for implementation
- 100% documentation support
Effective Verification
- Routine system verification & Internal audits
Achieve Certification
- Certification audit
- Closure of non-conformities support if any
- Rewarding the certificate to the organization
PQSmitra offers only Genuine PEFC Certification Options.
We ensure that PEFC certification adds value to your brand rather than detracting from it by obtaining counterfeit or local certifications. The international traceability of your certificate can aid in passing the verification process conducted by your overseas customers.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Compliance with the laws & regulations.
• Workers’ rights & employment conditions.
• Right of indigenous people.
• Relations with the communities.
• Forest benefits.
• Determining Environmental values & impacts.
• Proper management planning.
• Provision for monitoring & assessment.
• Ensuring high conservation value.
• Management activities implementation.
- This standard applies to forest ownership, organization or industry who wish to demonstrate that forest management in an environmentally, socially and economically viable manner.
- Ref.
1) Paper Industry
2) Furniture Industry
3) Oil and Biodiesel Industries
4) Biomass Power Generation Industries
• It reduces risk of forest fires.
• It facilitates to prevent deforestation.
• Conserve the biodiversity.
• Helps to mitigate climate change.
• Protects water & Soil.
• Improves productivity by reducing exploitation & use of forest.
• We will contribute to the creation of employment and the improvement of social welfare.
• Encourage development of rural area Approval by the PEFC Boards.
• To demonstrate compliance with the PEFC Forest Management
certification an organization should maintain and implement the
documents as per the requirements of the Forest Management
Standard. Some of the typical documents required for PEFC Forest
management certification:
• Harvest & Cutting guidelines.
• Management Plan.
• Chemical usage form.
• Timber volume report form.
• Timber pre-harvest checklist form.
The certifications offered by PEFC are of two types namely;
• Forest Management Certification
• Chain of custody Certification
Manufacturers, processors, and traders of PEFC- certified forest products are eligible for Chain of Custody certification. It ensures that PEFC materials and products are examined at every level of processing, so customers who buy items with PEFC claims may be convinced that they are truly PEFC certified.
Project Certification – Individual articles or buildings of any size or scale that are constructed or refurbished are eligible for PEFC project certification.
Controlled forest – Controlled forest certification is intended to assist organizations to avoid wood types that are deemed unsuitable, Multi-site CoC – Granted to larger companies operating at multiple locations
1. Control Union Certifications
2. GCL International Ltd
3. GICIA India Pvt Ltd. (GIPL)
4. SGS
5. TÜV NORD CERT GmbH
Certificate issued for 5 years and every year surveillance audit needs to be carried out.