Legal instrument details: EU Timber Regulation

Classification

15.10.30.10 Management and efficient use of space, the environment and natural resources

Legal name

Regulation (EU) No 995/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 October 2010 laying down the obligations of operators who place timber and timber products on the market

Short name

EU Timber Regulation

CELEX reference

32010R0995

Identification number

995/2010/EU

Issued by

European Parliament and Council

URL to issuer

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/forests/timber_regulation.htm

Parent legal instrument

Abstract

Illegal logging is a global problem with significant negative economic, environmental and social impact. To combat this threat, the European Union has adopted this law. It prohibits illegally harvested timber from being placed on the EU market, and sets out preconditions for the marketing of timber and timber products in the EU.

Reporting framework

Reporting obligations

Report on the application of the Regulation [Article 20.1]

Comments

EC accession

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