Give your feedback on the Korean forest certification system

PEFC invites stakeholders around the world to comment on the Korean national forest certification system, following its submission to PEFC for endorsement. To give your feedback, head to our Online Consultation Tool.

The Korea Forestry Promotion Institute (KoFPI) is one of our newest national members, joining in June 2016. This means it is the first time they have submitted their national system to PEFC for endorsement.

Make your comments now! The deadline is 23 December 2017.

The PEFC endorsement process
The global public consultation is a vital part of the PEFC endorsement process. The PEFC Registered Assessor that carries out the assessment will use the information received from this consultation to help determine the compliance of the national system with our international requirements.

Once the national system has successfully passed the assessment, the PEFC General Assembly votes on its endorsement. A two-thirds majority is required for a system to be endorsed.

Find out more about the PEFC endorsement process…
details at:  https://www.pefc.org/news-a-media/general-sfm-news/2433-give-your-feedback-on-the-korean-forest-certification-system

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