According to COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2024/2402 of 12 September 2024  the approval of sulfuryl fluoride for use in biocidal products of product-types 8 (wood preservatives) and 18 in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council is not renewed. Member States which granted [...]

On March 6th, the European Commission has published a notice of initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of softwood plywood originating in Brazil (CN 441239). The Complaint is submitted by EU producers of softwood plywood, collectively called the Softwood Plywood Consortium. The Complainants account for well above 25% of [...]

UK timber trade organisation Timber Development UK has welcomed Government commitment to encourage application of wood in building to help meet the country’s housing shortage and reduce construction’s environmental impact.   What it describes as ‘ambitious new plans to increase use of timber in construction’ were announced by UK Environment [...]

Wilton Simpson, Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner, has published a letter in which he calls on US senators and members of the Trump administration to fully exempt US forests from the EU Regulation on deforestation-free products (EUDR). The letter (dated 18.02.25) was co-signed by 18 agricultural commissioners from the US. In the [...]

U.S. President Donald Trump revealed on Wednesday that the U.S. is preparing to add a new wave of tariffs on lumber and other forest products, joining his broader strategy to levy duties on imports from multiple countries. This latest move, which could see tariffs of up to 25% on lumber, [...]

The Commission launched a new Biotech and Biomanufacturing Hub to support companies – particularly start-ups and SMEs - in bringing innovative products to the EU market and increasing their competitiveness. The Hub will also help companies identify the support available to them at the EU level and how to access [...]

On 14 January , the EU Commission opened  applications for two awards celebrating innovation and creativity inspired by the New European Bauhaus (NEB): the fifth edition of the New European Bauhaus Prizes and the new NEB Boost for Small Municipalities. Awarding beautiful, sustainable, and inclusive projects, the NEB Prizes and [...]

On 7th January, the  new Construction Products Regulation enters into force. The new Regulation modernises the rules from 2011, makes it easier to sell construction products across the EU Single Market, supports innovative construction techniques and enhances the sector’s competitiveness and sustainability. In particular, the new rules mark an important [...]

On 3rd January, the EU Commission launched a call for evidence inviting all interested parties to submit their views and ideas to inform the future strategy for the single market. With this call for evidence, the Commission is seeking information on the main obstacles to the free movement of goods [...]