EUDR Meeting July

This online members’ discussion is part of the TDUK Responsible Sourcing Committee’s EUDR working group, aimed at providing members with a platform to discuss, exchange, and share insights on the EUDR, its latest updates, and its implementation.

Date: Thursday 10 July 2025

Time: 11.00 – 12.30 pm

Location: Online

Guest speaker 1: Nils Olaf Petersen | (LinkedIn)

Head of Department Foreign Trade in GD Holz
Secretary General for ETTF

Nils Olaf Petersen started with GD Holz in 2013, then mainly for EUTR purposes and implementing it among the members of the German Timber Trade Federation (GD Holz). The federation itself has around 800 members in Germany, mostly wholesalers, retailers, importers as well as log and veneer traders. In the course of 2014, Nils took over the department of foreign trade, a sub section in GD Holz – which mainly consists of roundabout 120 importing companies. Consequently his scope widened to topics like customs, phytosanitary issues and CITES, for example. In early 2024, he became Secretary General for the European Timber Trade Federation, ETTF.

TDUK EUDR working group meeting – monthly recurrence

Starting on 30th December 2025, the new EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) will replace the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) for wood and wood products being placed on or exported from the EU market. This regulation introduces additional responsibilities for both EU-based companies (importers and exporters) and non-EU suppliers wishing to sell their wood products in the EU.

The EUDR covers a wide range of timber products, including sawn timber, wood-based materials, paper, and furniture. For the full text of the regulation and a detailed list of all covered products, please refer to Annex I of the EUDR.

As the EUDR will affect all businesses selling goods to the EU, either directly or indirectly, we strongly recommend that our members verify with their customers if their goods are being placed on the EU market.

To support you in preparing for the EUDR, we invite you to join our monthly EUDR Working Group meetings. These sessions will provide regular updates on the regulation, opportunities to share experiences with fellow members, and practical advice on compliance.

This platform, organized by the TDUK Responsible Sourcing Sub-Committee, is designed to help our members navigate the upcoming regulatory changes effectively.

Join us to stay informed with the latest updates and resources on the EUDR. If you have further questions, please email us here

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