PEFC Chain of Custody certification tracks certified material through the supply chain, from the forest to the finished product.
It ensures that timber, paper and packaging sold with a PEFC claim originate from PEFC-certified forests, recycled sources, or other controlled sources. It also requires certified supply chains to have systems in place to prevent mixing with uncontrolled material.
Chain of Custody certification is a necessity for companies who wish to make PEFC claims about their products and use the PEFC logo on the products to promote their certified status.