NEWS

In light of recent elections for the European Parliament and upcoming national elections, the European Commission may consider delaying the EU Deforestation Regulation.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Department of Commerce, and Executive Office of the President urged the European Commission to delay the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation. In their letter, they cite several critical obstacles that will make it difficult for U.S. companies to comply with the regulations by December 30. Their concerns echo those of a letter endorsed by DHA and several other associations that was sent to the EC in April.
 

Decorative Hardwoods Association and the Canadian Hardwood Plywood And Veneer Association share many important members and face similar challenges, including unfair competition from China and misleading advertising for fake products made to look like wood. DHA spoke about how we're working to combat these challenges at CHPVA's 2024 Spring Conference in Québec.
 

Earlier this month, DHA signed a letter in support of a new bipartisan bill on regulatory reform. The Regulatory Early Notice and Engagement Act would require any federal agency, within one week of initiating a new rulemaking activity, to identify the problem the rule aims to address, list why the rule is necessary, and invite public recommendations on achieving the objectives of the rule. This information would be published online and sent to Congress.

Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVII, Issue XI: NEW: Lacey Act Applies To All Plant Products | DHA, Hardwood Federation Push For Industry Priorities At Fly-In | Cabinet Sales Fall | Biomass: IRS Proposes Rule On Clean Energy | Value Of Carbon Offsets Falls By 61%