MTCS Certification Standards & Assurance
MTCS Certification Standards & Assurance
MTCS Certification Standards & Assurance
As an internationally PEFC-endorsed scheme, MTCS certification is issued by independent certification bodies (CBs) accredited by Standards Malaysia. Certification is granted only after a successful audit.
There are two main types of MTCS certificates:
Forest Management Certificate
Awarded to Forest Management Units (FMUs) that meet sustainable forest management criteria.
Chain of Custody Certificate
Given to timber manufacturers or exporters that meet PEFC’s chain of custody requirements.
Certified Timber Supply Chain at a Glance
The MTCS gives buyers confidence that PEFC-certified timber products come from responsibly and sustainably managed forest areas (FMUs), meeting international standards for environmental and social sustainability.
August 2024
- A total of 35 forest areas, covering 3.96 million hectares of land, have been certified under the MTCS.
- Timber from these certified forests supplies over 368 Malaysian timber companies that have obtained MTCS chain of custody certification.
Certified Timber Products
Timber products include sawntimber, plywood, veneer, furniture components, parquet flooring, and paper products.
