legislation

CPA publishes guide to Declaration of Performance obligations
by Jennie Ward|18 November 25|Supply
A new guide to 'Understanding your Declaration of Performance obligations for the GB market' has been published by the Construction Products Association (CPA) and the Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS). The Declaration of Performance (DoP) is a central requirement under the Construction Products Regulation 2011 (GB). It provides...
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Government cancels plans for additional Cedar wood import requirements
by Jennie Ward|01 December 24|Corporate, Supply
The UK government has announced it will no longer be imposing additional health requirements on Cedar imports from Canada. In October 2024, the Department for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) said new Plant Health Requirements were being planned for imports of Cedar wood (Thuja spp.), which included Western Red Cedar...
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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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Wall Stud meets efficiency legislation
by Jennie Ward|27 July 23|Build, Supply
A new JJI Wall Stud has been launched by the Timber Systems division of James Jones & Sons. Made in the UK at its engineered timber manufacturing plant in Forres, the JJI Wall Stud offers a low-carbon solution to the UK and European construction market. It has been developed to...
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