The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) is pleased to announce the official publication of MTCS PR 1001:2026 – Standard-Setting Procedures (including for Forest Management Certification Standards), effective 1 May 2026. Following the approval by the MTCC Board of Trustees on 20 April 2026, this new Procedure replaces the previous standard. Consequently, MTCS ST 1001:2021 is hereby withdrawn. As of the effective date, all standard-setting activities under the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS) will be governed by the requirements set forth in MTCS PR 1001:2026.
This document has been prepared to align with PEFC ST 1001:2024, ensuring that MTCC maintains its international standing and endorsement by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). A significant update in this release is the redesignation from a Normative Standard (ST) to an Operational Procedure (PR). This shift more accurately reflects the document’s functional role:
- Procedural Framework: It provides the operational instructions necessary for the development, review, and revision of MTCC standards.
- National Context: While aligned with PEFC benchmarks, the procedure is designed to be more prescriptive to facilitate effective implementation within the Malaysian national context.
- Comprehensive Scope: The Procedure covers the entire lifecycle of standard-setting, including development, production, review, reaffirmation, revision, approval, validation, ratification, and publication.
- Enhanced stakeholder participation opportunities: The Procedure introduces additional stakeholder groups and incorporates gender representation.
Stakeholders are encouraged to access the full text of MTCS PR 1001:2026.
Publish Date: 1 May 2026
