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Introduction to Category B evidence
Category B evidence is all forms of credible evidence other than certification schemes. Broadly, Category B evidence will indicate that the forest source meets the UK Government's criteria for sustainability and/or legality. The chain-of-custody will link the end-purchase with the forest source. Read more...
Evidence must be available to demonstrate that the forest has been managed legally, and where applicable, sustainably. CPET has developed a Checklist and associated guidance documents to assist in preparing evidence. Read more...
The forest source(s) must be linked through the supply chain to the end use by the Government Authority. CPET has developed a Checklist and associated guidance to assit in preparing evidence of this. Read more....
There are several verification systems and programmes operating that aren't approved forest certification schemes, but that may be used to meet some of the requirements for legality, sustainability or chain of custody. Read more...
In cases where certification does not cover the whole supply chain, it is not possible to make a claim that the timber has been certified under a particular scheme. However, the provision of additional supply chain information may enable a claim of legal or sustainable to be made. Read more...
