SGS Formally Registered as an EU Timber Regulation (995/2010) Monitoring Organization
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Applicable across all EU member states it requires them to implement: -A due diligence system -A product information system, including source details -Risk assessment procedures, to analyze and evaluate the risk of illegal timber reaching the market -Risk mitigation procedures, to prevent illegal timber reaching the market SGS White Paper, Understanding Regulation (EU) 995/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council, offers a technical review of the obligations for companies importing and trading wood within the European Union.With extensive experience in forest management, forest products and chain of custody certification, our global network of qualified auditors offer services including: -Training -Due diligence -Monitoring -Customized audit solutions: ---Audit service based on our due diligence monitoring guidelines ---Supply chain audit ---Client defined audit services -Consultation -Forest management and chain of custody certification SGS is the world’s leading independent body providing Forest Product Chain-of-Custody certification.With a presence in every single region around the globe, our people speak the language and understand the culture of the local market and operate globally in a consistent, reliable and effective manner.Visit our site: http://www.sgs.com/en/Our-Company/News-and-Media-Center/News-and-Press-Releases/2015/02/SGS-Formally-Registered-as-an-EU-Timber-Regulation-995-2010-Monitoring-Organization.aspx?wt.mc_id=Anp150211 Geneva, Switzerland, February 14, 2015 --( PR.com )-- SGS has been formally registered as an EU Timber Regulation (995/2010) Monitoring Organization by the European Commission.Applicable across all EU member states it requires them to implement:-A due diligence system-A product information system, including source details-Risk assessment procedures, to analyze and evaluate the risk of illegal timber reaching the market-Risk mitigation procedures, to prevent illegal timber reaching the marketSGS White Paper, Understanding Regulation (EU) 995/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council, offers a technical review of the obligations for companies importing and trading wood within the European Union.Get started with setting up a EUTR compliant due diligence system with the help of our Due Diligence guide, Best Practice Implementation of the European Timber Regulations Due Diligence Requirements.EU Timber Regulation ServicesSGS offers a range of services to help operators comply with the regulations and assess the related risks.