What is the framework of legality Chinese forestry products? 

The State of Forestry Administration (SFA) is the central agency responsible for China's forestry activities, under the State Council. The SFA is responsible for policy making, plantation establishment, conservation and wood industry management. The SFA is also leading China's international process against illegal timber and associated trade from the country, together with the Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Customs. 

What should relevant documents be issued to approve that the material you buy is legal? 

As required by the Forestry Law, timber harvesting requires a valid Forestry Authority Certificate or Tenure Certification stating who has the authority over the forest. One of the key documents for harvesting is the Timber Harvesting Licence.
The timber processing company must hold a business registration certificate indicating that is legally registered in accordance with the Laws. The timber processing company must also be able to show a valid Timber Processing Certificate. 

What is EUTR?

The European Union Timber Regulations (EUTR) came into effect in March 2013 with the specific aim to prevent the placing of illegally harvested timber and timber products onto the EU market. Global Panel Products is fully committed to the European Union procedures set out for all timber companies to ensure the risk of illegally harvested timber entering the EU market is minimized.

What is due diligence?

Our “due diligence” system in the strictest compliance with the EUTR laws to prevent illegally harvested timber and timber products being placed onto the market.