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What is this PAS about?
PAS 2021 - Exercising due diligence in establishing the legal origin of timber and timber products – Guide to Regulation (EU) No 995/2010 is a good practice guidance to support industry efforts in the responsible sourcing of forest goods and sustainable forest management.
This guidance has been sponsored by WWF-UK Global Forest & Trade Network (GFTN) and developed to help the timber industry meet the impending EU timber regulation (EUTR) which came into effect on 03 March 2013.
Who is this PAS for?
Organizations affected by the Regulation and their obligations
Due diligence system
Risk assessment and mitigation
Good practice for a beyond compliance approach
Why should you use this PAS?
Developed by consensus and through a steering group of industry experts, PAS 2021 aims to:
Help organizations identify if they are affected by the new regulation and their obligations
Help organizations develop and implement a due diligence system to minimize the risk of illegal timber in supply chains
Describe good practices for responsible trade in timber and timber products that go beyond the minimum requirements of the Regulation.
PAS 2021 will be of significance to any organization that places timber or timber prod...