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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One in three Gen Z adults believe a wedged-open fire door makes them safe
by Jennie Ward|04 October 26|Build, Supply
New research has revealed a dangerous misconception among younger adults about how fire doors work, raising serious concerns about public safety in the buildings they use every day. The survey, carried out by the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) to mark the launch of its Fire Door Safety Week campaign –...
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Regulatory competency brought into focus on learning day
by Liam Macandrew|21 September 26|Supply
Timber supply chains are highly complex, scrutinised, and challenging – impacted by overlapping regulatory regimes and shifting priorities. Our recent learning day in London showed that by working together, we can raise standards and protect the entire industry. We were glad to bring together over seventy of the sharpest minds...
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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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SR Timber celebrates EPD for SRT Gold
by Jennie Ward|10 September 26|Build, Supply
SR Timber has received third-party verification of its Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its SRT GOLD BS 5534 graded roofing batten. An EPD is a third-party-verified, standardised document that provides transparent data on a product’s life-cycle environmental impact, including its carbon footprint. It provides customers and partners with clear, reliable...
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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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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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FEFPEB plans future response to regulatory challenges
by Jennie Ward|06 July 26|Build, Supply
The European Federation of Wooden Pallet and Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB) has announced plans to strengthen the organisation’s response to the growing political, environmental and regulatory challenges facing the sector. In consultation with its European wooden pallet and packaging organisation members, the federation is working on a strategy to help the...
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