EU Regulation 995/2010 (Timber Regulation) - retained as UKTR
What this means for your business
- Enforced by
- Mining Remediation Authority, National Highways, Natural England
- Applies to
- United Kingdom
- On this page
- 5 compliance obligations, 1 practical guide
What you must do
5 compliance obligations under this legislation.
Management duties 2
Ensure only legal timber is placed on market and maintain a due‑diligence system
Unlimited fineYou must never sell or supply timber that has been harvested illegally. Whenever you place timber or timber products on the market you have to carry out due‑diligence checks using a recognised system, and keep that system up to date and regularly reviewed (unless you rely on a system provided by an approved monitoring body).
Maintain and enforce a due‑diligence system as a recognised monitoring organisation
If your company wants to be recognised as a monitoring organisation under the Timber Regulation, you must keep a due‑diligence system for timber operators, let operators use it, check they are using it correctly and act if they don’t – for example by notifying the competent authority. This is an ongoing management duty once you are recognised.
Other requirements 1
Cooperate with authority checks on timber due‑diligence
If the timber authority decides to inspect your business, you must let them in, show any records they ask for and otherwise help them carry out the check. Failure to do so can lead to enforcement action such as seizure of timber or a ban on selling it.
Offences and prohibitions 1
Breach of timber regulation
Unlimited fineIf you place timber or timber‑derived products on the market without meeting the EU Timber Regulation’s due‑diligence and documentation requirements, you commit a criminal offence. A conviction can result in a fine and/or imprisonment, with the exact penalties depending on the seriousness of the breach.
Record keeping 1
Keep traceability records for timber supplies
You must be able to show who supplied the timber you bought and who you sold it to, and keep those details for at least five years. If the competent authority asks, you must hand over the information.
Penalties for non-compliance
2 penalties under this legislation. 2 carry an unlimited fine.
Ensure only legal timber is placed on market and maintain a due‑diligence system
Unlimited fine
Breach of timber regulation
Unlimited fine
Practical guidance
Our guides explain how to comply with the requirements above.
Sections and provisions
22 classified provisions from this legislation.