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Trade Note: EUDR Implementation in Northern Ireland
by Jennie Ward|19 June 25|Supply
With less than six months until the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) TDUK has had many calls from members seeking clarity on the position in Northern Ireland. We have yet to receive any such clarity from the Government, but this Trade Note sets out our working assumption that companies...
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TDUK Trade Note: EUDR Implementation in Northern Ireland
by Jennie Ward|19 June 25|Build, Supply
With less than six months until the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) we have had many calls from members seeking clarity on the position in Northern Ireland. We have yet to receive any such clarity from the Government, but this Trade Note sets out our working assumption that...
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Illegal timber seized in global trafficking operation
by Jennie Ward|05 February 25|Supply
More than 175 tonnes of illegal timber bound for Asia have been seized in transit as part of a global operation to tackle timber trafficking. Interpol and the World Customs Organization (WCO), along with police, border control and customs officials from more than 100 different countries were involved in the...
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TDUK Trade Note: New DEFRA requirements on Cedar imports
by Jennie Ward|24 October 24|Supply
New Plant Health Requirements are being planned for imports of Cedar wood (Thuja spp.), which includes Western Red Cedar being imported from Canada. The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has is proposing to bring legislation on the requirements before Parliament in early January, with the aim that...
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TDUK Trade Note: Update to CPTTP agreement – Updated October 2024
by Jennie Ward|30 August 24|Supply
On 29 August the UK Government announced that Peru has ratified the critical new CPTTP trade agreement. The CPTPP is a free trade area that, once the UK joins, will span five continents and almost 600 million people.  TDUK believes it is very welcome news that six of the 11...
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Stakeholder Letter On EUDR
by TDUK|20 August 24|Supply
This letter template is intended for members to use when communicating with suppliers about the upcoming EUDR.
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TDUK Trade Note: How EUDR will impact UK wood imports
by TDUK|16 August 24|Supply
On 30 December 2024 the European Union is scheduled to cease implementation of the EU Timber Regulation and enter into force the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) for wood and wood products being placed on the EU market. This will place additional responsibilities on Sawmills within the EU and on Suppliers...
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TDUK Trade Note: HMRC timber import statistics and Coniferous Plywood data – Update
by Jennie Ward|31 July 24|Build, Supply
Timber Development UK uses the latest timber import data, published by HM Revenue & Customs, to collate and release monthly updates on timber imports to the UK. This is a follow up to the trade note issued on 8 May 2024 which highlighted a significant problem with customs declarations being...
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TDUK Trade Note: CE/UKCA marking update
by Jennie Ward|03 June 24|Build, Supply
In our latest Trade Note, we look at the latest developments regarding CE and UKCA marking ahead of the 2025 deadline, and consider what we should be asking our potential MPs ahead of next month's General Election. TDUK is calling for the next Government to remove the uncertainty for UK...
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TDUK Trade Note: HMRC timber import statistics and Coniferous Plywood data
by Jennie Ward|07 May 24|Build, Supply
Timber Development UK uses the latest timber import data, published by HM Revenue & Customs, to collate and release monthly updates on timber imports to the UK. According to HMRC statistics, softwood plywood imports experienced a 23.8% fall compared with January-February 2023. However, TDUK is concerned these figures are not...
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