TDUK BRC White Paper: EUDR Strategic Implications for Retailers & Supply Chains
EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): Strategic Implications for Retailers and GB Supply Chains
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Timber Topics October 2026 | Fire Door Safety
Do your teams know enough about the fire doors they sell? New research for Fire Door Safety Week has exposed worrying gaps in understanding around how fire doors work and the protection they provide. For merchants, it’s a timely reminder that correct product knowledge, specification and compatible components all matter....
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Timber Topics September 2026 | C16 or C24
C16 and C24 are the two main strength classes of structural softwood timber available in the UK. Many merchants stock and recommend C24 by default, but in fact homegrown C16 timber is perfectly suitable for use in many general construction applications. This month, we explore the differences between the two...
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TDUK Trade Note: EUDR in Northern Ireland Update
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...
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Timber Topics August 2026 | Decking
Decking and gardening projects continue to be prevalent throughout the summer, which is why it’s important to make sure your team has a complete understanding of how to best stock, sell and timber decking. Here, Timber Development UK offers top tips on where to find the right information, and how...
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TDUK Trade Note: Changes to UK CITES Annex D Import Notifications
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...
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TDUK Trade Note: Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation
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.
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Timber Topics July 2026 | Hardwood flooring
Hardwood flooring is an increasingly popular choice for homeowners looking to add a touch of luxury to their home, making it a great stock choice for merchants. Hardwood flooring comes in both solid and engineered forms – the best one to choose depends on where the flooring will be used,...
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TDUK Market Briefing – Q2 2026
The TDUK Market Briefing is a comprehensive new resource from TDUK to help stakeholders from across the timber sector better understand the timber market and current economic conditions.
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Timber Topics June 2026 | Roofing Battens
At TDUK we’re continuing to expand our range of resources for merchants and the wider timber supply chain. From our online training platform Wood Campus to our Wood Species Library and Wood Products database, these offer accessible, practical information on the benefits of timber and how it can be used...
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