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Regulation (2012:30) on FLEGT licenses for import of timber.

Country/Territory
Sweden
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Timber International trade Traceability/product tracing Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Entry into force on 1 March 2012.
Abstract

The Swedish Board of Agriculture shall ensure that FLEGT licensing for import of timber are in compliance with EU regulations. Customs services shall provide an annual reporting under the supervision of the Board of Agriculture, which in turn shall ensure to notify the EU. Non-compliance shall be punished in accordance to Act No. 1225 of 30 November 2000 on Penalties for smuggling.

Full text
Swedish
Website
www.riksdagen.se

References - Legislation

Implements

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 | 2005 (2019)

Keyword: Timber, International trade, Traceability/product tracing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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