Claims assessment · Product claim

Sustainably sourced timber

Typical treatment across five regimes. Every verdict below is tied to a stated legal hook.

Market comparison

How this claim is typically treated

Five major markets · one reviewed comparison

MarketTypical treatmentLegal basisWhat is required
European UnionEURestricted
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EUDR for wood (from 30 Dec 2026); UCPD

EUDR DDS; certification scope disclosed — certificate alone insufficient

United KingdomUKRestricted
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UKTR; CMA Code

Due-diligence records; name scheme + scope

United StatesUSRestricted
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Lacey Act; FTC 260.4

Legality documentation; certification specificity

CanadaCARestricted
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s.74.01(1)(b.1)

Chain-of-custody testing

AustraliaAURestricted

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Illegal Logging Prohibition Act 2012; ACL

ILPA due diligence; certification evidence

Last reviewed 22 Aug 2026This is an informational comparison, not legal advice.
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This is an informational reference, not legal advice. Verdicts reflect the typical use of this claim; exact wording, product, market and date can change the assessment.

Last verified 2026-08-22.