EU Timber Regulation (EUTR)
EU Timber Regulation (EUTR)
How It Works
Businesses placing timber on the EU market for the first time must follow a “due diligence” process to minimise the risk of illegal timber entering their supply chain. This includes:
Knowing the tree species and country of harvest
Tracking suppliers
Performing risk assessments and taking steps to manage or avoid high-risk sources
The regulation applies to both imported timber and timber harvested within the EU. Enforcement and Support
Each EU country appoints a competent authority to enforce the regulation and set penalties for non-compliance.
Additionally, the EU recognises Monitoring Organisations — private entities that provide ready-to-use due diligence systems for companies, helping them meet EUTR requirements.
How It Works
Businesses placing timber on the EU market for the first time must follow a “due diligence” process to minimise the risk of illegal timber entering their supply chain. This includes:
Tracking suppliers
Tracking suppliers
Knowing the tree species and country of harvest
Knowing the tree species and country of harvest
Performing risk assessments and taking steps to manage or avoid high-risk sources
Performing risk assessments and taking steps to manage or avoid high-risk sources
Tracking suppliers
Knowing the tree species and country of harvest
Performing risk assessments and taking steps to manage or avoid high-risk sources
Tracking suppliers
Knowing the tree species and country of harvest
Performing risk assessments and taking steps to manage or avoid high-risk sources
The regulation applies to both imported timber and timber harvested within the EU. Enforcement and Support
Each EU country appoints a competent authority to enforce the regulation and set penalties for non-compliance.
Additionally, the EU recognises Monitoring Organisations — private entities that provide ready-to-use due diligence systems for companies, helping them meet EUTR requirements.
