As CPET, Efeca has written and reviewed several guidance documents and reports to support timber suppliers and government buyers in complying with the UK Timber Procurement Policy (TPP). These resources provide essential information on legal and sustainable timber sourcing, procurement requirements, and compliance processes.
Provides guidance on:
Explains what ‘legal’ and ‘sustainable’ mean in the context of the TPP, including criteria for compliance.
A one-page checklist outlining key steps to verify whether a product is certified under Category A.
Provides guidance for procurement staff and suppliers on:
Explains how timber suppliers and public procurers can gather and verify Category B evidence to demonstrate compliance with legal and sustainable criteria.
for buyers and suppliers of timber to check whether a forest source is managed in a legal and sustainable way
In 2015, Efeca led the assessment of forest certification schemes as part of CPET’s work to ensure their alignment with the TPP. Learn More »
For further details, visit the UK Government website or contact us for support on timber procurement compliance.