Brexit and the EUTR
The latest news, reports and statements on Brexit and how this will effect EUTR enforcement in the UK and Europe. UK Government advice on the effect of a no-deal Brexit …
Timber Legality Across the Globe – Looking Back at 2018 and Ahead to 2019
Timber Legality Regulation Tightens Across the World Australia In 2018 the first illegal logging infringement notice was issued by Australia’s Department of Agriculture for non-compliance with due diligence requirements of …
EC Consultation Results: EUTR ‘inadequate’ as support for expanding product scope grows
RESULTS FROM THE PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON THE PRODUCT SCOPE OF THE EU TIMBER REGULATION 221 individuals and organisations responded to the European Commission’s public consultation on the product scope of the EU Timber …
Report – 40% of EU Imports of Ukrainian Timber ‘Harvested Illegally’
Report – 40% of EU imports of Ukrainian timber ‘harvested illegally’ Some of the world’s largest timber mills are purchasing illegally sourced Ukrainian timber, and selling it on to Europe’s top …
Work with us – Job opportunity for timber legality expert
Timber Legality Expert We are seeking a timber legality expert, fluent in Mandarin and English to join our growing team. Global Traceability(GTS) have over fifteen years of experience in implementing …
Global Traceability and home24
Global Traceability work with home24, providing RADIX Tree to support their due diligence of timber products in compliance with the EU Timber Regulation. “home24 use RADIX Tree as basis for …
New Analysis of the EUTR and the Lacey Act – Legal Implications for Timber Industry
New legal analysis by the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) reveals previously unrecognised risks and liabilities under the Lacey Act (2008) in relation to the EU Timber Regulation. The implications could …
Contribute to the Consultation on EUTR Product Scope
This month the European Commission announced the start of a public consultation on the product scope of the EUTR. Contributions can be submitted up to the 28th April 2018. Any …
Timber Legality in 2017 – Key Events and Trends
By Ping-Lian Wu Looking back at 2017 what would you think of? The recent Star Wars 8 The Last Jedi? The year of Trump? Or how about the 10th anniversary …
Sustainable Biomass Program and Global Traceability
Global Traceability are working with the Sustainable Biomass Program (SBP), providing an important and necessary tool to support the integrity of their certification system. SBP is a certification system designed …