PEFC Chain of Custody (PEFC ST 2002) — Gap Analysis
Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification — Chain of CustodyAbout PEFC Chain of Custody (PEFC ST 2002)
PEFC ST 2002:2020 is the international Chain of Custody standard from PEFC, the world's largest forest certification system by area. The standard governs tracking of PEFC-certified, PEFC Recycled and PEFC Controlled Sources material through the supply chain to the end product. PEFC and FSC are the two leading forest-certification schemes globally, often used in parallel by forestry companies.
Issuing Body
PEFC International (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification)
Edition
2020
Coverage
Companies along the forest products supply chain — tracking PEFC-certified and PEFC Controlled Sources material through processing, manufacturing, and distribution.
Typical Users
Forestry sector — manufacturers, distributors, paper merchants, printers, retailers wishing to use the PEFC label or sell certified product.
How to use this tool
1. Work through each clause. For each requirement, choose Compliant, Partial, Non-compliant, or leave as Not assessed.
2. Add notes against any requirement to record evidence, gaps, or corrective actions.
3. Click Save progress — data is stored locally in your browser, never uploaded.
4. Export the report as TXT, CSV, JSON or print to PDF for your audit file.
Note: This tool is a guided self-assessment. It does not replace a third-party audit and the authoritative version of the standard must be obtained from the issuing body.
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