Department’s Aggressive Stance on Illegal Logging Sparks Controversy
Controversy Over Illegal Logging Crackdown: The Department of Agriculture have fined 14 furniture importers over for $186,000
Russia and Belarus ‘conflict timber’ impacts furniture manufacturing
Following the recent UN resolution, the PEFC Council Board of Directors has issued a statement today clarifying that all timber originating from Russia and Belarus as ‘conflict timber’ and therefore cannot be used in PEFC-certified products.
Biosecurity and Illegal Logging Free Service
Did you know, the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has a free service available to confidentially report information about suspected breaches of Australian biosecurity laws?
Ready to meet the requirements of an Illegal Logging Prohibition Regulation Audit?
The AFA is currently working closely with the Department and various stakeholder groups to finalise the Australasian Furnishing Due Diligence Toolkit to assist businesses with this complex matter.
Australian Illegal Logging Prohibition Regulation 2012: Furniture and Furnishing Specific Tailored Due Diligence Tools for the Furniture and Furnishing Industry
Australian Illegal Logging Prohibition Regulation 2012: Furniture and Furnishing Specific Tailored Due Diligence Tools for the Furniture and Furnishing Industry