Prohibit genetically modified trees
PEFC·clause 8.4.7·p.22
The requirement
Sustainable Forest Management, PEFC ST 1003 clause 8.4.7 — words not shown. Read it at the source. The publisher reserves the right to its wording and sells access to it. The clause is held and cited here, and its words are read at the source.
The clause is held and verified. Only its words are withheld.
What the product must meet
- Exemptions
- Until enough scientific data on genetically modified trees indicates that impacts on human and animal health and the environment are equivalent to, or more positive than, those presented by trees genetically improved by traditional methods, no genetically modified trees will be used.
How it is proven
- Who checks it
- Independent body verifies — a certifier, auditor or verifier with no stake
How Klar Cite classifies it
Klar Cite’s reading of the clause, not the scheme’s own claim.
- What it asks
- Meet — a limit, condition or outcome the product must satisfy
- Standing
- Required — must be met for the credential
- Impact area
- Ecosystem Health — the CMF area the clause addresses
Cite this clause
PEFC · Sustainable Forest Management, PEFC ST 1003 · version PEFC ST 1003:2024 · clause 8.4.7 · page 22 · build 2026-10-05-0439 · https://klarcite.com/r/700bb260fc7a41d0
Record details
Page 22, 8.4 Criterion 4: Maintenance, conservation and appropriate enhancement of biolog. Read in build 2026-10-05-0439, harvested 2026-10-05.
uid 700bb260fc7a41d0 · document 59acb02328df9057 · published 2024