The Avoidance of Controversial Sources guide, mandatory for PEFC members, introduces safeguard mechanisms against procuring illegally logged wood and complements the international PEFC chain of custody wood tracking system.
“PEFC is the world’s largest resource of certified wood but there are cases where companies have to procure uncertified material in addition to certified material for their production,” said Ben Gunneberg, PEFC Council secretary-general.
“In such cases, companies need to put in place safety checks such as risk analyses, external assessments and on-site inspections, to ensure the legality of the uncertified wood.”
