Insights

Practical guidance on Chain of Custody certification, timber legality compliance, and what to expect from an audit — drawn from 25+ years working across FSC, PEFC, UKTR, EUTR and EUDR.

• What Is FSC Chain of Custody Certification? — a plain-English guide to what it proves, who needs it, and how the process works.
• FSC vs PEFC: What’s the Difference? — how the two major certification schemes compare, and how to decide which one you need.
• EUDR Compliance Deadlines Explained — what the EU Deforestation Regulation means for timber businesses, and what to plan for now.
• UKTR vs EUTR: What UK Timber Businesses Need to Know — how UK and EU timber legality rules have diverged since Brexit.
• Preparing for Your First Chain of Custody Audit — a practical, audit-tested checklist.
• Common Chain of Custody Non-Conformities — the findings we see most often, and how to avoid them.

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