CITES

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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Members advised of CITES amendment proposals concerning timber species, especially Brazilwood
by Jennie Ward|22 July 25|Supply
Please note that the following timber-related amendment proposals have been submitted to the upcoming 20th meeting of the CITES Conference of the Parties (CoP20), which will take place in Uzbekistan from 24th November to 5th December 2025. There are currently proposals concerning four timber species: Brazilwood (Paubrasilia echinata) – A...
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Ipe and Cumaru products now require CITES permits to enter the UK
by Jennie Ward|01 December 24|Corporate, Supply
Two new species of timber now require CITES permits to be imported into the UK, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) has announced. Following the 19th Conference of Parties (CoP19) held in Panama in November 2022, from 25th November Ipe and Cumaru...
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Riga Wood Presentation
by TDUK|07 July 23|Supply, Sustainability
Presentation by Ivonne Allen from Riga Wood Ltd on their due diligence approach to sourcing timber from Latvia and their recent experience with OPSS enforcement visit
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Soil Association – Presentation on Certification
by TDUK|06 July 23|Supply, Sustainability
Slides of the presentation by the Soil Association on the 28th June at the Building Centre, in there they cover the basics on certifications, schemes, product evaluation and more.
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OPSS – Presentation on UKTR enforcement and key findings
by TDUK|06 July 23|Supply, Sustainability
Slides of the presentation by the Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS) on the 28th June at the Building Centre, their recommendations for enforcing the UK Timber Regulation.
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APHA – Introduction to CITES and timber
by TDUK|06 July 23|Supply, Sustainability
Slides about the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) and its enforcement when shipping goods to the UK from APHA, the CITES Management Authority in the UK.
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New timber species
New timber species added to CITES Appendix II
by Jennie Ward|16 February 23|Supply
The following timber species have been added to CITES Appendix II following the 19th Conference of Parties (COP19) held in Panama in November 2022. African mahogany/Pod mahogany. African populations of Afzelia spp. in Appendix II with annotation #17 (Logs, sawn wood, veneer sheets, plywood and transformed wood). Enter into force...
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UK APHA
Clarification from UK APHA on CITES Annex D
by Jennie Ward|16 February 23|Policy, Supply
UK APHA has issued clarification on CITES Annex D regarding the species that require import notification. Annex D of the Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 is in addition to the three Appendices of CITES and is referred to as the “monitoring list”. It includes species that might be eligible for...
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