What is PEFC?
Objective of PEFC
PEFC cares for forests globally and locally. PEFC works to protect the forests by promoting sustainable forest management through certification. This means we can all benefit from the many products that forests provide now, while ensuring these forests will be around for generations to come.
PEFC Certification Process
Application and Contract
You can apply online for the PEFC Certification or complete the Application form and return it to GCL International Ltd. head office or one of our local office. We will use the application details to produce a quotation. Once the quotation has been accepted, we will ask you to return a signed copy of the quotation and our Scheme Rules.
Preparation for the Initial PEFC Certification Audit
The following documents are supplied prior to the initial certification:- Copies of latest PEFC standards
- Client Self-Assessment checklist for the standard. We will ask back the filled Self-Assessment checklist
- Audit Plan
- The applicant must submit the participating sites list and sub-contractor list before the audit if applicable
Initial certification audit
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- Opening meeting
- On-site Audit
- Preparation of Audit Report (including Findings)
- Closing meeting
Usage of PEFC label
All the certified organizations need to have a PEFC label usage contract with PEFC or the PEFC National Governing bodies where present.
Surveillance or Re-certification audits
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- GCL International will communicate with the client to plan for the surveillance audits or Re-certification audits.
- For any changes in scope of the PEFC certificate, the applicant organization has to inform GCL. Changes may be change in product, change in address, addition of sub-contractors, addition of sites etc. GCL will conduct a scope enhancement audit for the scope changes and a report will be prepared for the same. Subject to the closure of any non-conformances or findings (if any), a Scope Certificate is issued with changes in scope.
- In a certification cycle 4 surveillance audits will be conducted in during a certification cycle. A detailed audit report will be prepared by GCL. Subject to the closure of any non-conformances or findings (if any), continuation of the PEFC certificate will be recommended.
- Re-Certification audit will be conducted just before the expiry of the existing certificate. A detailed audit report will be prepared by GCL. Subject to the closure of any non-conformances or findings (if any), A new scope certificate with validity of 5 years will be issued.
Companies in ginning, spinning, weaving and knitting, dyeing and printing, and cut and sew are eligible for certification.
Certification Features
- Recycled Polymer Materials - Contains a minimum of 20% recycled content
- Ethical - Avoids questionable or unethical sources
- Labor Protections - Ensures that workers are treated fairly according to internationally recognized (ILO) labor standards
- Supply Chain Management - Introduces supply chain risk management tools to improve sourcing strategies and prevent destructive environmental practices
- Environmental Impact Assessment - examines the environmental impacts associated with product manufacturing
- Chain of Custody – Transaction certificates follow the material through the supply chain
Certification with GCL benefits you, your customers, and other stakeholders, by demonstrating:
- Alignment of definitions across multiple applications.
- Tracking and tracing Recycled input materials.
- Providing customers (both brands and consumers) with a tool to make informed decisions.
- Reducing harmful impact of production to people and the environment.
- Providing assurance that materials in the final product are actually Recycled and processed more sustainably.
- Driving innovation in addressing quality issues in the use of Recycled materials.
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