EU

TDUK Trade Note: USA Reciprocal Tariffs
by Jennie Ward|07 April 25|Build, Supply
The announcement from the USA to impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partners is no great surprise, but what will it mean for the UK wood sector and what retaliation could we see from the UK Government and the EU commission?
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EU launches investigation into softwood plywood imports from Brazil
by Jennie Ward|25 March 25|Build, Supply
The European Commission has launched an anti-dumping investigation into allegations that imports of softwood plywood, originating in Brazil, are being dumped onto the EU market. The EU Commission's investigation will determine whether the product is being dumped in the EU, and whether the dumped imports have "caused injury" to the...
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TDUK Trade Note: Changing Log Supplies
by Jennie Ward|19 March 25|Build, Supply
Pressures on European Spruce supply mean more Pine and other species are entering the construction supply chain. What does this mean for Merchants and others?
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TDUK Trade Note: EU Anti-Dumping Investigation
by Jennie Ward|16 December 24|Build, Supply
This statement seeks to inform Timber Development UK (TDUK) members of the latest updates regarding the EU’s Anti-Dumping investigation on hardwood-faced Plywood from China.
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Timber Topics October 2024 | Fire Safety
by Jennie Ward|29 September 24|Build, Supply
Do you know the facts about flame retardant treatments and wood products? Merchants play an important role in promoting fire safety, and in ensuring the products you sell are fit for purpose. Here, we explain some of the key terminology and what you need to know about the products you...
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Timber Topics September 2024 | EUTR Update
by Jennie Ward|05 September 24|Build, Supply, Sustainability
The EU Timber Regulation is being replaced by the European Deforestation Regulation for wood and wood products entering the EU market. This will place additional responsibilities on some companies who wish to sell wood products to the EU. Most merchants will not need to make changes unless they or their...
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CE Marking
TDUK Trade Note calls for clarity on UKCA/CE marking
by Jennie Ward|07 June 24|Build, Supply
Timber Development UK (TDUK) is calling for the next government to remove the continuing uncertainty around CE marking and the UKCA mark on construction products. At the point that the UK exited the EU back in January 2020, the UK government was very firmly of the intent that recognition of...
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birch plywood
EU targets high-risk Birch Plywood imports from Turkey and Kazakhstan
by Jennie Ward|01 September 23|Build, Supply
The European Commission has launched an investigation into imports of Birch Plywood crossing the EU border from Turkey and Kazakhstan. Volumes from these sources have surged following the imposition of anti-dumping duties against Russian producers in 2021 and import-related sanctions against them in 2022 due to Russia's war in Ukraine....
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EU Deforestation Regulation
The EU regulation on deforestation-free supply chains has come into force
by Jennie Ward|30 June 23|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...
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TDUK Briefing Paper: The EU Deforestation Regulation
by Jennie Ward|30 June 23|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.
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