EUTR

EUDR
EU Commission proposes to delay EUDR by another year
by Jennie Ward|29 September 25|Supply
The European Commission (EC) has announced it is considering delaying the introduction of the EU Deforestation Regulations (EUDR) by another year, citing concerns that the IT system may not be ready in time to cope with the amount of data it will be asked to handle. This change will still...
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EU Deforestation Regulation
UK government needs to give clear guidance on EUTR challenges
by Jennie Ward|12 November 24|Supply
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which will replace the current EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), is now expected to come into effect on 30 December 2025, following the EU Commission’s recent proposal of a 12-month delay to its implementation. Though it should be noted that this proposed delay has not yet...
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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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net zero
Uncertainty remains over new EU timber regulations
by Jennie Ward|30 August 24|Policy
The EU Timber Regulation will end on 30 December, 2024, being replaced by the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) for wood and wood products entering the EU market. This will place additional responsibilities on sawmills within the EU, and on suppliers from outside the EU who wish to sell wood products...
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birch plywood
Check where your birch plywood comes from or risk fines
by Jennie Ward|24 May 24|Build, Supply
The European Commission’s latest Birch Plywood ruling is a reminder for UK merchants to check the origins of their own timber supplies, says David Hopkins, CEO of Timber Development UK. The European Commission has extended its anti-dumping duties to include Türkiye and Kazakhstan following an investigation into the circumvention of...
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EU Deforestation Regulation
European timber industry calls for delay to EUDR
by Jennie Ward|17 March 24|Build, Policy, Supply
The European timber industry is calling for a delay to the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) as systems and companies are not ready. In an open statement, signed by The European Confederation of Woodworking Industries (CEI-Bois), European Furniture Industries Confederation (EFIC), European Organisation of the Sawmill industry (EOS), European...
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