19 March 2021
China: Reduced risk of illegal timber in supply chains as revised forest law kicks in
A new update of the Sourcing Hub’s Risk Assessment for timber legality in China is currently in public consultation. The report shows several improvements in relation to risks of legal non-compliance for some areas of forest management law, while a few other risks - both at the forest level and in the supply chain – remain. Risks in relation to imported illegal timber being mixed into production and trade are highlighted.
SourcingHub
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Responsible sourcing
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Timber legality
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