Standards knowledge framework · Wood, paper & furniture

PEFC Chain of Custody

Traceability of forest-based materials through the supply chain.

Applicability

For wood, paper and furniture businesses demonstrating forest-material origin and chain-of-custody control.

Official source · Reviewed 2026-08-31

Core focus areas

  • Material classification and segregation
  • Purchase, warehouse and sales documentation
  • Product claims, labels and supplier management

Common audit watchpoints

  • Certified and non-certified material is not clearly segregated
  • Purchase invoices lack traceability details
  • Sales claims are not reconciled with available quantity

Practical checklist

Review baseline evidence and site conditions before working through customer or assessor requirements.

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