PEFC has updated its introductory brochure ‘PEFC Chain of Custody certification – The Key to Selling Certified Products’. This publication helps companies familiarize themselves with the most essential elements of PEFC Chain of Custody certification and the requirements for using the PEFC logo and labels. Source: Timberbiz
It offers those involved in the implementation of PEFC Chain of Custody processes an introduction to the key concepts and explains Chain of Custody of Forest-Based Products – Requirements (PEFC ST 2002:2010), Chain of Custody for Forest-Based Products – Guidance for Use (PEFC GD 2001:2011, Issue 1), the PEFC Logo Usage Rules (PEFC ST 2001:2008 v2), and the PEFC Logo Usage Toolkit (2nd Edition).
The revised version contains an expanded ‘Next Steps” section to make it easier for companies to go ahead and undertake the necessary work towards obtaining Chain of Custody certification.
It also includes a sample sustainable timber procurement policy, which is also available as a Word document.
The five-yearly review of the Australian Standard for Chain of Custody (AS4707) is due this year and will be conducted in accordance with Standards Australia procedures.
A number of organisations have nominated representatives for the Standards Reference Committee (SRC4707, which will undertake this review process.
Subject to the finalisation of these nominations AFS Ltd is confident that the Committee includes the relevant interests and expertise.
For information about the review or to nominate a representative to the committee contact Richard Stanton on (02) 6122 9000 or email [email protected]
