Due Diligence

Fieldwork In Cameroon: Building The Foundations for Timber Chemical Origin Testing

by Lucy Bedry|20 March 2620 March 26|Sustainability

Key takeaways for TDUK members Short on time? Read the key takeaways below, or scroll down for the full explainer on how chemical origin testing becomes reliable and usable in practice, starting with field sampling Why this matters In June 2025, field teams working with the Zoological Society of London...

TDUK Guidance Document on the Construction Products Regulation

by Jennie Ward|05 November 2508 December 25|Supply, Sustainability

This guidance aims to support timber distributors, importers and manufacturers on how to meet the Construction Products Regulation (CPR).

Tropical forest landscape in Cameroon, one of the world’s key timber-producing regions.

What is Chemical Testing?

by Lucy Bedry|07 October 2507 October 25|Sustainability

Chemical Testing: A science-led tool for verifying timber origins Timber is a material we all rely on – from the floors in our homes to the furniture we use every day. But behind every wooden product is a forest, and knowing exactly where that timber was harvested is essential for...

Soil Association – Presentation on Certification

by TDUK|06 July 2312 February 25|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.

Soil Association – Introduction to SA and RPP

by TDUK|06 July 2312 February 25|Supply, Sustainability

Slides of the presentation by (SOIL) on the 28th June at the Building Centre, where they discussed on how to prepare, what to expect, and how to avoid common mistakes when preparing for the RPP audit.

OPSS – Presentation on UKTR enforcement and key findings

by TDUK|06 July 2312 February 25|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.

The EU regulation on deforestation-free supply chains has come into force

by Jennie Ward|30 June 2302 April 24|Build, Supply

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), scheduled to replace the current EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) in the European Union, came into force on 29 June 2023, with an 18-24 month implementation preparation period. This regulation will significantly enhance data gathering efforts and due diligence requirements for all businesses involved in the...

Supply chain maps

by TDUK|15 November 2217 April 24|Supply, Sustainability

This free interactive step-by-step toolkit will help you complete Due Diligence on your timber imports, and comes with a free reporting template to get you started.