What does PEFC stand for?

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is an international, non-profit, non-governmental organization which promotes sustainable forest management through independent third-party certification.

What is the difference between FSC and PEFC?

Whilst FSC® sets specific standards, PEFC is more of an umbrella brand incorporating different national certification schemes. Ultimately the end goals are the same. Both provide schemes to protect forests and ensure end users get the responsibly sourced timber they requested.

What is PEFC paper?

Just Digital. Print, Top Tips. PEFC™ (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) is an international organisation dedicated to promoting sustainable forest management through its internationally recognised principles and guidelines.

What does 70% PEFC certified mean?

PEFC certified label You can use this label on-product when at least 70% of the forest and tree based material included in your product is PEFC certified. Any remaining material must be from PEFC controlled sources, ensuring there is no forest and tree based material from controversial sources in your product.

Is PEFC sustainable wood real wood?

Using veneer instead of solid wood contributes to a better use of raw material as thousand of square meters of wood surface might be produced with just a single tree.

What does PEFC mean on cigarettes?

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is an international, non-profit, non-governmental organization which promotes sustainable forest management through independent third party certification. It is considered the certification system of choice for small forest owners.

What is PEFC timber?

PEFC-certified timber, whether it is solid wood or engineered wood such as CLT and glulam, comes from a PEFC-certified forest – a forest managed sustainably in line with strict international requirements.