MTCS Standard Review – Initial Feedback on Existing Standards

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Dear Member of the Public / Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS) Stakeholder,

The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) is conducting a scheduled review of the above two standards under the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS). This review aims to ensure continued relevance, alignment with international requirements (e.g. PEFC), and incorporation of national and stakeholder interests. Your feedback will help strengthen the MTCS by improving the standards’ clarity, feasibility, and effectiveness.

The review of the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS) standards, particularly MTCS ST 1002:2021 Malaysian Criteria and Indicators for Sustainable Forest Management and MTCS ST 1003:2021 Group Forest Management Certification – Requirements, is a crucial process to ensure their continued relevance, credibility, and alignment with international best practices in sustainable forest management and certification. 

This review is mandated by MTCS ST 1001:2021 Standard Setting Procedures for Forest Management Certification Standards, which requires a periodic revision of all standards under the scheme at least every five years or sooner if necessary. It also reflects the need to address evolving environmental, social, and economic challenges, as well as stakeholder expectations at both national and international levels. 

Furthermore, alignment with the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) requirements, particularly PEFC ST 1001:2017 Standard Setting Requirements and PEFC GD 1007 Endorsement and Mutual Recognition of Certification Systems and their Revision, is essential to maintain MTCS’s endorsement status and ensure compatibility with the latest PEFC benchmark standards. 

Through this review, the MTCC aims to enhance the effectiveness, clarity, and implementability of its standards while strengthening stakeholder confidence and international recognition. In line with that, MTCC is soliciting for initial feedback on the existing standards, particularly MTCS ST 1002:2021 and MTCS ST 1003:2021. 

Here are the links to the relevant standard documents: 

HOW TO PARTICIPATE: 

OPTION 1: GOOGLE FORM

  1. Access the form by clicking on the link below: 

https://forms.gle/DGcEwxGqgTUZ3VZ58

  • Alternatively, access the form by scanning the QR code: 

OPTION 2: SUBMISSION VIA EMAIL

  1. Download the softcopy of the Feedback Form from the MTCC Website. It can be accessed via this link: 
  2. Complete the form and email it together with any attachments you may have to: [email protected]

OPTION 3: SUBMISSION VIA MAIL 

  1. Download the softcopy of the Feedback Form from the MTCC Website. It can be accessed via this link: 
  2. Complete the form and mail it together with any attachments you may have to the following address: 

MALAYSIAN TIMBER CERTIFICATION COUNCIL

C-08-05, BLOCK C, MEGAN AVENUE II

NO. 12, JALAN YAP KWAN SENG

50450 KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA.

(Attention to: Forest Management Unit)

Publish date: 5 June 2025

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