Wood

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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TDUK Trade Note: Are you trading in CE/UKCA Marked Wood Products?
by Jennie Ward|03 March 24|Build, Supply
The intention is that the National Regulator for Construction Products (NRCP) will become fully operational once the Building Safety Bill and subsequent secondary legislation have been approved by Parliament. This new legislation would give the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) all the necessary legal powers to carry out...
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Waiver Codes
TDUK Trade Note: Customs Declaration Service Waiver Codes
by Jennie Ward|08 January 24|Build, Supply
Members should work with their nominated customs agents to ensure that the codes given are used on all customs declarations made after 31 January 2024.
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Timber takes centre stage in House of Commons
by Jack Clappen|24 November 23|Policy
The APPG for the Timber Industries hosted its annual autumn parliamentary luncheon in the House of Commons on 22 November. Just hours before the Westminster Hall Roof and Lantern was crowned the winner in the Restoration and Reuse category at this year’s Wood Awards, industry figures and MPs had passed...
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CITB to carry out occupational review in the wood, carpentry and joinery sectors
by Jennie Ward|12 October 23|Build, Supply
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is about to undertake an occupational review on behalf of the wood occupations, and carpentry and Joinery sector. The review will include the development of Training Pathways and Competence Frameworks, as well as the review of 30 National Occupational Standards (NOS). As the standards...
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TDUK Trade Note: Are your treatment plants and those of your suppliers independently audited?
by Jennie Ward|12 October 23|Build, Supply
The original implementation date of June 2022 as set out in the Code of Conduct had been postponed to allow members, the NSD committee and WPA members to work together in addressing the technical challenges posed.
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