The PEFC Certification System Netherlands was endorsed in 2012 and subsequently maintained its endorsement in March 2022. The Dutch System was extended with a new Trees outside Forests annex, which was endorsed in August 2023.

2020 system elements

Endorsement milestones

To maintain its PEFC endorsement, the system must meet specific endorsement milestones. The first milestone is the start of the periodic review within five years of the national approval of the sustainable forest management standard.

• National approval date: 5 November 2020
• Review date: 5 November 2025

2021-23 system assessment

• Status: Assessment finished, system endorsement maintained, Trees outside Forests requirements endorsed
• Type: Assessment of revised system, new endorsement of Trees outside Forests requirements 
• Assessment Report
• Assessor: TJ Consulting 
• System submitted for assessment: 12 March 2021
• Consultation: 10 May - 8 July 2021

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System history

• Trees outside Forests requirements endorsed: 20 August 2023
• Endorsement maintained: 16 March 2022
• Endorsed: 21 December 2012
• Joined PEFC: 5 October 2006

PEFC Netherlands

History before PEFC 

PEFC Netherlands was founded in 2008 and registered as an association to expand the number of certified forest hectares in the Netherlands and increase the number of certified companies through independent third-party certification.

What are the benefits of being part of the PEFC alliance?

Being part of the global PEFC alliance makes sure that Dutch forest owners and companies can make use of a globally accepted and recognized environmental label. Together we can work on our mission: offer guarantee to the society that in sustainably managed forests, sustainable wood is produced while the forests are upheld.