FSC PEFC Certification

From logs to lumber, to furniture and wood pulp, it is becoming more important to know exactly where your materials have come from. Also, mandatory requirements are becoming more stringent and consumers, aware of environmental issues, are demanding wood from well-managed forests.

With forest products chain-of-custody certification from SGS, anyone, anywhere in the world, can quickly determine the origins of your wood products and the processes through which they have been. It plays an important role in ensuring the traceability of wood from its origin through the entire supply chain.

It is the guarantee increasingly sought by both end consumers and your customers alike.

How is the supply chain assessed?

To certify your supply chain our assessors will visit each site where products are manufactured, transformed or distributed. At each location we will check:

Product identification
Product segregation
Record keeping

With these details complete, and if everything is in order, you will receive a full report and chain-of-custody certification.

The process is simple, efficient and may be completed within 20 days.

We can perform integrated audits against different chain-of-custody standards and against forest management programs (FM), saving your organization both time and money. Our global network operates under the terms of licenses granted by FSC™(License code: FSC A000523), PEFC™(License code: PEFC/15-04-0001) and SFI™. More details are available upon request.

SGS can also certify forestry management programs and standards of forestry practice together with Chain-of-Custody, saving both time and money. In forestry management, SGS certifies against many recognized programs.

For FSC

PART I: Universal Requirements	1. CoC management system 2. Material sourcing 3. Material handling 4. FSC material and products records 5. Sales 6. Compliance with timber legality legislations 7. FSC core labour requirements
PART II: Control of FSC Claims	1. Establishment of product groups for the control of FSC claims 2. Transfer system 3. Percentage system 4. Credit system
PART III: Supplementary Requirements	1. FSC labelling requirements 2. Outsourcing
PART IV: Eligibility Criteria for Single, Multi-site, and Group CoC Certification	1. Eligibility for single CoC certification 2. Eligibility for multi-site CoC certification 3. Eligibility for group CoC certification

For PEFC

Management system requirements	General requirements Documented procedures Responsibilities and authorities Record keeping Resource management Inspection and control Complaints Nonconformity and corrective action Outsourcing Social, health and safety requirements in chain of custody
Identification of inputs and declaration of outputs	Identification of input material Declaration of outputs Trademark use Content of recycled material
Chain of custody methods	General Physical separation method Percentage method Credit method
Due Diligence System (DDS) requirements	General

Strengths & benefits

Global Coverage
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Local Expertise
Our auditors are experienced and regularly trained to ensure up to date technical knowledge on standards and international regulations.

1. Request A Quote

Complete the form to get an initial quote online

2. Confirm Quote

Confirm requirement, scope and schedule to finalize the quote

3. Arrange Payment

Arrange bank transfer payment and send record to us

4. Onsite Service

Conduct service based on committed schedule

5. Receive Report

Receive our audit report and certificate

1) What are the benefits of FSC/PEFC chain of custody (CoC) certification?

Improved market access
Enhanced public image
Corporate Social Responsibility compliance
Meeting customer expectations
Government Procurement Policy compliance
Use of the iconic FSC/PEFC trademarks and supplementary marketing assets

FSC/PEFC CoC certification is an effective way to gain public and consumer recognition of your responsible practices and can also help you to make and meet Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) targets. It can also improve credibility with customers and business partners, and with financial and watchdog organisations, thus helping to protect your brand and reputation. FSC/PEFC CoC certification allows you to access more environmentally sensitive markets, and governments and businesses are increasingly specifying FSC certified products in their procurement programs.

2) Who needs FSC/PEFC chain of custody?

Any company involved in the processing or transformation of FSC/PEFC certified products (e.g., manufacturing, repackaging, pack-splitting, relabelling, cutting to size or adding other forest-based components to the product) must be FSC/PEFC certified in order to apply an FSC/PEFC label to their products and/or sell them with an FSC/PEFC claim.

These include manufacturers, timber traders, wholesalers, importers, builders, contractors, publishers, printers – in fact, all those whose customers want to promote products as FSC/PEFC certified or say that they have brought or used certified products (for example in an annual environment report).

3) How to apply?

Simply fill-in below enquiry form to receive a quote for FSC/PEFC CoC certification.

4) How long does it take?

The time needed depends on company size, number of locations, business scope, operation complexity and audit scheduling.

For a simple and well-prepared organization, the expected time is 8-12 weeks since its application.

5) How much does it cost?

Simply fill-in below enquiry form to receive a quote for FSC/PEFC CoC certification.

6) What document is required?

Including but not limited to a valid business license, document procedures, training records, supplier information. Further documentation may be required.

7) How long are FSC/PEFC chain of custody certificates valid for?

FSC/PEFC certificates are valid for five years. SGSHK will conduct annual surveillance audits to verify your continued compliance with FSC/PEFC certification requirements.

FSC PEFC Certification

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