Forest Certifications

Although PPC does not endorse any specific forestry management program, the certification labels below confirm that the paper or paperboard used in the manufacture of product packaging has been harvested from managed, certified sustainable forests.

Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation, founded in 1999 which promotes sustainably managed forests through independent third party certification.  PEFC provides an assurance mechanism to purchasers of wood and paper products that they are promoting the sustainable management of forests … with mechanisms supported by 149 governments in the world covering 85% of the world's forest area.

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an independent, non-governmental, not for profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests. Products carrying the FSC label are independently certified to assure consumers that they come from forests that are managed to meet the social, economic and ecological needs of present and future generations. FSC applies its standards to more than 222 million acres of forests in over 82 countries.

Canadian Standards Association (CSA) works with a diverse range of stakeholders interested in sustainable forest management to develop Canada's National Standard for Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) CAN/CSA-Z809.