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Amended PEFC trademarks rules published to align with EmpCo

PEFC has published an amended version of its trademarks rules, updating requirements for the use of the PEFC trademarks and labels in response to the EU Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (EmpCo).
Susan Wright
Susan Wright
Amended PEFC trademarks rules published to align with EmpCo
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PEFC has published an amended version of its trademarks rules, updating requirements for the use of the PEFC trademarks and labels in response to the EU Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (EmpCo).

The PEFC ST 2001:2020, Second Edition, PEFC Trademarks Rules – Requirements, entered into force at the beginning of October 2026 and replaces PEFC ST 2001:2020, First Edition. Existing trademarks users have a two year transition period, until 2 October 2028, to move to the revised requirements.

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