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Decorative Hardwood Association's revised Legal Timber Due Diligence standard, ANS LTDD 1.0 2015, is now available for public comment. To find out how to submit your comments and to obtain an electronic copy of the revision, BSR LTDD 2.0 202x, see page 19 of ANSI's Standards Action publication. The public comment period closes on May 16, 2022.

The Forest Stewardship Council has suspended certificates in areas of Ukraine where there are armed conflicts. In regions occupied by Russian troops, Ukraine’s laws can no longer be enforced and the safety of FSC auditors cannot be guaranteed.

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Fordaq: FSC suspends certificates in Ukraine's war zones

After the Forest Stewardship Council suspended all Russian FSC trade certificates beginning April 8, FSC Russia announced the launch of a Russian scheme for voluntary forest certification: Forest Etalon.

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The European Commission has adopted sweeping new sanctions against Russia, including banning imports of wood, coal, chemicals, and other products.

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DHA partnered with the Floor Covering Institute and National Wood Flooring Association to provide a webinar on the impact of Russian birch plywood restrictions on the U.S. engineered wood flooring market. Panelists discussed the regulation of Russian birch products, testing, and alternatives.

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