Timber
Support sustainable sourcing with scientific origin verification for timber products from tree to table.
Timber sustainability starts at source
As deforestation rises across the globe, and regulations are introduced to address this, the need for credible timber origin verification has never been greater.
Oritain's forensic science verifies the origin of timber products at any stage of the supply chain. We partner with World Forest ID to uphold the highest standards in responsible sourcing and environmental stewardship.
Authenticate your timber products and meet regulatory requirements with Oritain.
Meeting regulatory requirements
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) prohibits products produced on deforested land from being traded in the EU. Businesses trading in wood products will need to comply with EUDR requirements, including specific geolocation of timber sourcing, or risk facing penalties.
Ensuring sourcing authenticity
Verifying where your timber is sourced from is essential for proving its authenticity. Lack of visibility into sourcing means businesses need to rely on trust alone - placing them at risk of fraud and reputational damage.
Driving ESG compliance
Sustainability and ESG are critical factors in business success and growth, especially for timber products. Verify timber origin to support ethical sourcing and sustainable production through forensic science and audit-ready reporting.
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Origin verification for timber
Timber supply chains are under the spotlight as unethical practices threaten the world's natural resources.
At least 15-30% of the global timber trade is illegal, contributing to large-scale deforestation and up to US $152 billion in lost revenue each year, according to the World Bank and INTERPOL.
Environmental legislation, led by the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), increases the pressure on brands and suppliers to ensure the origin of their timber products.
Scientific origin verification provides the most precise and reliable method for substantiating product authenticity and compliance.
Timber traceability drives compliance
Oritain’s forensic testing verifies the origin and species of timber products throughout the supply chain, from plantation to retailer. Any species of timber can be verified through our world-leading scientific process.
By verifying products down to the most granular level, we help businesses comply with plot level traceability requirements under the EUDR. We are the exclusive provider of timber testing services for the UK government to support the enforcement of the UK Timber Regulation, reflecting the credibility and power of our solution.
Our partnership with World Forest ID provides comprehensive mapping of the world's most important forestry locations.
Oritain provides trusted product origin verification that timber industry businesses can rely on.
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The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
Uncover the key features of the legislation, the implications for business, related regulations, and how traceability supports compliance.
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- Key features of the legislation
- Implications for timber, beef/cattle, coffee and other commodities
- How scientific traceability supports compliance
- Related regulations that could affect your business
Compliance requirements for traceable timber
Regulations demand proof of timber traceability and supply chain integrity.
Brands must comply with EU and other national laws to prove their timber products are free from deforestation, ensure supply chain due diligence and meet reporting requirements.
Oritain’s origin verification provides unmatched science-based assurance.
EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
The EUDR prohibits importing into or exporting out of the EU products associated with deforestation, including timber. Businesses which don’t comply risk fines of at least 4% of their EU turnover and loss of market access.
Access EUDR resources below.
EU Due Diligence and Reporting (CSDDD & CSRD)
The EU’s upcoming Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) requires companies to identify and address human rights and environmental abuses in raw material sourcing.
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) mandates public disclosure of those impacts, requiring farm-level mapping and transparent reporting.
Download the EU Due Diligence guide below.
Other global sourcing laws
The EU Timber Regulation and UK Timber Regulation have been in force for many years, seeking to ban the trade of deforested goods.
Digital Product Passports are set to be introduced in the EU and will require all products to have a digital record detailing the product’s environmental footprint throughout its lifecycle from raw material sourcing to production.
Protecting brands with scientific verification
Oritain has worked alongside many of the world's leading brands and suppliers for nearly 20 years, providing confidence and compliance for their products and their business.
“By fusing Oritain’s proven power to drive global supply chain change with World Forest ID’s non-profit approach to science, we create a new kind of transparency, one capable of shifting the choices of companies and investors, the expectations of regulators, and, we hope, the fate of the world’s forests.”
Jade Saunders
Executive Director, World Forest ID
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