TDUK and British Retail Consortium publish new EUDR guidance for UK businesses

TDUK and British Retail Consortium publish new EUDR guidance for UK businesses
by Jennie Ward|16 October 26|Supply
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has partnered with the British Retail Consortium (BRC) to publish a new guidance document helping UK retailers and supply chain businesses understand and prepare for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The new publication, EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): Strategic Implications for Retailers and GB Supply Chains, provides...
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Are you EUDR Ready?
by Jennie Ward|20 September 26|Build, Supply
Everything you need to know about the EUDR but were afraid to ask! Join NWTTA and TDUK Supply Chain Compliance Manager, Darren Mayes, for a not-so-technical guide to the forthcoming EUDR requirements. The event will be held at the Crowne Plaza Liverpool City Centre on Tuesday 13 October, 2026. Darren...
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UK timber imports remain subdued in H1 2026
by Jennie Ward|07 September 26|Build, Supply
UK timber and panel product imports remained below last year’s levels during the first half of 2026, with weaker softwood and plywood volumes weighing on the market, according to the latest statistics from Timber Development UK (TDUK). The combined volume of the UK’s main timber and panel product imports was...
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Stora Enso to centralise sawmill production in Northern Finland
by Jennie Ward|12 August 26|Build, Supply
Stora Enso is planning to centralise pine timber sawing from its Veitsiluoto sawmill in Kemi, Finland, to the company’s other sawmills in Northern Finland, particularly Oulu and Kalajoki. The planned change is part of Stora Enso’s ongoing efforts to improve efficiency, profitability, and competitiveness in line with its strategy. If...
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Turkey bans Oak product imports
by Jennie Ward|10 August 26|Build, Supply
Turkey has implemented a total ban on Oak product imports. The ban, which was introduced on 4 August, applies globally to all Oak product suppliers, and includes products such as red and white Oak and kiln-dried (KD) Oak timber. This means exporters are now unable to ship Oak products to...
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EU launches further investigation into Chinese plywood imports
by Jennie Ward|04 August 26|Build, Supply
The European Commission has opened a new anti-circumvention investigation into imports of certain Chinese plywood products, following concerns that some importers may be attempting to avoid existing anti-dumping duties by making minor modifications to the products. According to the Commission, the investigation focuses on hardwood plywood with an ultra-thin softwood...
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TDUK issues updated EUDR Trade Note for Northern Ireland
by Jennie Ward|03 August 26|Build, Supply
Timber Development UK (TDUK) has published a new trade note to help importers, merchants and suppliers understand how the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) will apply to timber and timber products placed on the market in Northern Ireland. The trade note outlines the regulation's three core requirements and upcoming deadlines, stating...
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TDUK and NWTTA to host practical EUDR seminar
by Jennie Ward|28 July 26|Build, Supply
Timber Development UK (TDUK) and the North West Timber Trade Association (NWTTA) are inviting timber businesses to attend a practical seminar in Liverpool designed to help the industry prepare for the introduction of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Taking place on Tuesday 13 October at the Crowne Plaza Liverpool City...
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New TDUK Trade Note explains changes to UK CITES Annex D Import Requirements
by Jennie Ward|19 July 26|Build, Supply
Following recent changes at CITES COP20, a review was conducted on the UK’s Annex D listings and changes have since been reflected in the UK Statutory Instrument 2026/627. This means that certain timber species typically traded by UK merchants will require a suitable import notification to be completed with each...
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New TDUK Trade Note explains Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation changes
by Jennie Ward|14 July 26|Build, Supply
A new Trade Note from Timber Development UK is setting out what members need to know about the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which came into force in February 2025 and will be applied to shipments arriving at the EU border from 12 August 2026. The PPWR regulation requires...
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