EU legislation plays an important role in shaping the impact of forest management and wood processing industries both inside and out of the EU, ensuring environmental, economic, and social balance. It sets essential requirements for control that drives innovation, competitiveness, and responsible resource management across the European Union's member states and beyond.
Timber Regulation
Important dates:
Entry into force: 02/12/2010
Partial application: 03/03/2013
Partial end of validity: 29/12/2024
Repealed by: 31/12/2027
Deforestation Regulation
Important dates:
Entry into force: 29 June 2023
Partial application: 30 December 2024
