Certification Frameworks and Databases

These platforms compile the standards, requirements and practical resources specific to forest certification schemes, offering clear guidelines and examples to support their implementation.

PEFC Certification

Type: International forest management & supply-chain certification, regionally adapted (PAFC)
Objective: Promote responsible forest management at global and regional scales
Description: Provide standards and third-party certification ensuring responsible forest practices and verified traceability of certified products.

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FSC Database

Type: Certification search tool
Purpose: Verify FSC certificate validity and identify certified organizations.
Description: Provides a global, regularly updated registry of FSC forest management and chain-of-custody certificates.

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PEFC Database

Type: Certification search tool
Purpose: Enable users to identify PEFC-certified forests and companies.
Description: Offers an up-to-date database to search and verify active PEFC certificates globally.

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PAFC Certification

Type: International forest management & supply-chain certification (PEFC), regionally adapted (PAFC)
Purpose: Promote responsible forest management at global and regional scales
Description: PEFC and its regional system PAFC provide standards and third-party certification ensuring responsible forest practices and verified traceability of certified products.

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Preferred by Nature Certification

Type: Sustainability certification
Purpose: Promote sustainable and responsible practices across supply chains
Description: Provide a modular, risk-based framework covering environmental, social, and legal aspects, applicable to forestry, agriculture, and supply chains, ensuring traceability, regulatory compliance, and credible ESG reporting.

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TLV Certification

Type: Timber legality certification
Purpose: Demonstrate compliance with legality requirements for market access
Description: Independent assessment verifying lawful harvesting, supply-chain traceability and supporting compliance with regulatory frameworks.

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OLB Certification

Type: Timber legality certification
Purpose: Demonstrate that timber is legally sourced and traceable
Description: Third-party verification ensuring legal compliance, documented supply chains and responsible sourcing.

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FSC Certification

Type: International forest management & supply-chain certification
Purpose: Promote responsible forest management at global scale
Description: FSC provides standards and third-party certification to ensure responsible forest practices and verified traceability of certified products.
 

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