TDUK Trade Note: New UK Internal Market Scheme

by Jennie Ward|03 August 2323 April 25|Supply

The UK and EU signed the Windsor Framework earlier this year, which updates the trading relationship for Northern Ireland that has been in place since Brexit. This means that companies who are registered under the UK Trader Scheme must now join the UK Internal Market Scheme.

Soil Association – Presentation on Certification

by TDUK|06 July 2312 February 25|Supply, Sustainability

Slides of the presentation by the Soil Association on the 28th June at the Building Centre, in there they cover the basics on certifications, schemes, product evaluation and more.

Soil Association – Introduction to SA and RPP

by TDUK|06 July 2312 February 25|Supply, Sustainability

Slides of the presentation by (SOIL) on the 28th June at the Building Centre, where they discussed on how to prepare, what to expect, and how to avoid common mistakes when preparing for the RPP audit.

OPSS – Presentation on UKTR enforcement and key findings

by TDUK|06 July 2312 February 25|Supply, Sustainability

Slides of the presentation by the Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS) on the 28th June at the Building Centre, their recommendations for enforcing the UK Timber Regulation.

TDUK Briefing Paper: The EU Deforestation Regulation

by Jennie Ward|30 June 2320 August 24|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.

TDUK Trade Note: The Developing Countries Trading Scheme

by Jennie Ward|29 June 2323 April 25|Supply

This new DCTS is split into three frameworks. It is claimed the new scheme will cut administrative costs for businesses by reducing tariffs and bringing more countries in scope of the most generous tariff reductions. It also cuts red tape for developing countries, for example by simplifying rules of origin...

CE to UKCA Marking (January Update)

by TDUK|09 January 2324 March 23|Supply

The UK has expressed its intention to develop a specific UK marking system to replace the CE mark which is currently applied to many construction products. Manufacturers in the wood sector have already invested considerable resources to meet the original deadline for requirement of this new UK mark.

Net Zero Roadmap

by TDUK|19 December 2217 April 24|Sustainability

The Net-Zero Roadmap project wants to establish a clear route to net-zero by 2050 for the industry. The roadmap highlights the key areas where the timber industry can make a difference.

Tile Batten Quality Control

by TDUK|08 December 2207 March 25|Supply

The UK National Standard BS 5534 - Code of practice: Slating and tiling for pitched roofs and vertical cladding contains the quality and size requirements for the supply of timber Roofing Batten, also called Tile Batten.