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TDUK Trade Note: EUDR in Northern Ireland Update
by Jennie Ward|03 August 26|Build, Supply
For timber and timber products placed on the market in Northern Ireland, the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR – Regulation (EU) 2023/1115) applies in Northern Ireland under the Windsor Framework and will replace the previous EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) requirements. This means that certain timber species typically traded by UK merchants...
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TDUK Trade Note: Changes to UK CITES Annex D Import Notifications
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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TDUK Trade Note: Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation
by Jennie Ward|14 July 26|Build, Supply
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) (Regulation (EU) 2025/40) is a new EU law replacing the previously Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD). It entered into force in February 2025 and will start to be applied to shipments arriving at the EU border from 12 August 2026.
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TDUK/WPIF Guidance Note: EU Reach formaldehyde requirements
by Jennie Ward|02 June 26|Build, Supply
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TDUK Trade Note: Consultation on General Safety Requirements for Construction Products
by Jennie Ward|12 May 26|Build, Supply
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UK Timber Procurement Policy open to public consultation
by Jennie Ward|24 March 25|Policy
The public consultation for the review of the UK Government’s Timber Procurement Policy is open for comments until 30 March, 2025. Efeca has been contracted by Defra to undertake an assessment of three certification schemes - Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) and...
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