European Union (FLEGT Licensing Scheme for Imports of Timber) Regulations 2015 (S.I. No. 251 of 2015). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry Keyword Timber International trade Authorization/permit Traceability/product tracing Offences/penalties Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract These Regulations give effect to Council Regulation (EC) No 2173/2005 (as amended) on the establishment and implementation of a FLEGT licensing scheme for imports of timber into the European Union. The Regulations, among other things: designate the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine as the competent authority for the purposes of EU Regulation; prohibit the import of timber products without a FLEGT licence; prescribe offences or having in possession or under control or moving within Ireland a timber product that has been imported without such licence; provide for appointment and functions of authorised officers; prescribe offences. Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie References - Legislation Implements Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1024/2008 laying down detailed measures for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No. 2173/2005 on the establishment of a FLEGT licensing scheme for imports of timber into the European Community. Legislation | European Union | 2008 Keyword: Timber, International trade, Traceability/product tracing Source: FAO, FAOLEX