TDUK Trade Note: EUDR in Northern Ireland Update

by Jennie Ward|03 August 2606 August 26|Build, Supply

For timber and timber products placed on the market in Northern Ireland, the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR – Regulation (EU) 2023/1115) applies in Northern Ireland under the Windsor Framework and will replace the previous EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) requirements. This means that certain timber species typically traded by UK merchants...

TDUK Trade Note: Changes to UK CITES Annex D Import Notifications

by Jennie Ward|19 July 2619 July 26|Build, Supply

Following recent changes at CITES COP20, a review was conducted on the UK’s Annex D listings and changes have since been reflected in the UK Statutory Instrument 2026/627. This means that certain timber species typically traded by UK merchants will require a suitable import notification to be completed with each...

TDUK Trade Note: Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation

by Jennie Ward|14 July 2614 July 26|Build, Supply

The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) (Regulation (EU) 2025/40) is a new EU law replacing the previously Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD). It entered into force in February 2025 and will start to be applied to shipments arriving at the EU border from 12 August 2026.

TDUK/WPIF Guidance Note: EU Reach formaldehyde requirements

by Jennie Ward|02 June 2603 June 26|Build, Supply

TDUK Trade Note: Consultation on General Safety Requirements for Construction Products

by Jennie Ward|12 May 2612 May 26|Build, Supply

A golden thread for product information

by Liam Macandrew|04 November 2504 November 25|Supply

Strengthening knowledge on Construction Product Regulation. We aim to equip people and organisations with the tools and knowledge to source and supply timber responsibly. Each year, the UK consumes between 15 and 18 million cubic metres of timber. To ensure this timber is used safely and effectively, it’s vital to...

Fire Rated Wood-based Products & CPR

by TDUK|21 September 2204 November 25|Build

CE marking of construction products (those and only those covered by a harmonised European standard) is mandatory under the Construction Products Regulation (CPR). Harmonised standards include guidance on the minimum information that should be included with the CE mark.

Understanding The Flame Retardant Treated Wood Supply Chain

by TDUK|21 September 2204 November 25|Build

Those who manufacture construction products for which a Harmonised European standard exists have an obligation to draw up a Declaration of Performance (DoP) and apply a CE mark when the product is first placed on the market. The key CPR definitions are explained in Guidance Note WPA FR 4.

TDUK Trade Note: EUDR in Northern Ireland Update

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