The Norwegian parliament passed the Deforestation-Free Supply Chain Act, making it illegal to import timber, pulp, paper, and wood products that cannot be certified as deforestation-free. Importers must provide full traceability from forest to port.
As a major importer, Norway's law could drive supply chain changes in tropical forest countries.
Parliament passes Deforestation-Free Supply Chain Act
Full traceability mandate
Covers all wood products
Norway was the first country to pledge funds to protect tropical forests, committing 3 billion kroner to Brazil's Amazon Fund in 2008.
Norway became the first country to ban imports of timber and wood products linked to deforestation. This development builds on a longer history of events in world.
Looking ahead: Norway became the first country to ban imports of timber and wood products linked to deforestation. Looking forward, this story is likely to develop further as new information emerges.
- 01First country to ban deforestation-linked timber imports
- 02Full traceability required from forest to port
- 03Covers both legal and illegal deforestation
2016: Public procurement ban
2024: Bill introduced
2026: Law enacted
First country to ban deforestation-linked timber imports
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