United KingdomUsing the PEFC logo on a product is an excellent means for PEFC-certified entities to demonstrate their commitment to responsible forest management and to promote their environmental and social credentials.
It indicates to businesses along the value chain and to consumers that the material used in the product is linked to PEFC-certified forests, recycled and/or controlled sources; it provides consumers with responsible options when purchasing wood-based products.
On-product use includes:
- Use on physical products (unpackaged products), products in individual packaging, containers, wrapping, etc.; or on large boxes, crates, etc. used for transportation of products;
- Use on documentation associated with or referring to a particular PEFC-certified product (e.g., invoices, packaging lists, advertisements, brochures, etc.).
Note that any use of the PEFC logo and label that refers to – or can be perceived as referring to – a specific PEFC-certified product and/or the origin of the raw material used in its production is considered “on-product” use.
Eligible Users
Only certified entities that have obtained a Logo Usage Licence are allowed to use the PEFC logo and label on-product. This includes:
- Chain of Custody Certified Companies
These are entities along the value chain of timber products that have obtained PEFC Chain of Custody certification. Examples include manufacturers, processing industries, procurement organisations, traders, distributors, retailers. (PEFC Logo User Group C) - Sustainable Forest Management Certified Forest Owners/Managers
These are entities owning/managing forests that have obtained PEFC-recognized certification for sustainable forest management. Examples include holders of regional or group certificates, other entities participating in regional or group certification (e.g., contractors), and individual forest owners. (PEFC Logo User Group B)
Certified entities are also allowed to use the PEFC logo and label off-product.
Available Labels
PEFC Certified Label (available to CoC Certified Companies and SFM Certified Forest Owners/Managers)
Claim: “This product is from sustainably managed forests and controlled sources.”
This claim indicates that the product includes:
- >70% of wood from PEFC-certified forests that meets or exceeds PEFC’s Sustainability Benchmark requirements; and
- wood from controlled sources.
PEFC Certified and Recycled Label (available to CoC Certified Companies)
Claim: “This product is from sustainably managed forests, recycled and controlled sources.”
This claim indicates that the product includes:
- >70% of wood from PEFC-certified forests that meets or exceeds PEFC’s Sustainability Benchmark requirements and/or post-consumer recycled material; and
- wood from controlled sources.
Post-consumer recycled material must meet PEFC’s requirements for chemical and for non-chemical contamination. The amount of post-consumer recycled material is specified within the recycling symbol.
Important Notice
It is imperative that the PEFC logo and label are only used after a logo licence has been obtained from PEFC UK.
Chain of Custody Holders (On/Off Product Use)
A logo license number will be issued by PEFC UK after the logo contract has been signed. This number is different from an organisations certification number, which is issued by the certification body. The licence number should always be used in conjunction with the logo to ensure traceability back to the organisation.
To obtain a logo license number, please fill in the Application Form (
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