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AIMMP signs TTAP MOU
AIMMP now joins the UK, Dutch, Belgian and French as a the fifth EU project partner of TTAP, enabling its member to benefit from technical assistance of TFT, as well as being part of the project's managing body. "In 2008 we [Portugal] imported 52, 000 cubic meters of logs and 88, 200 cubic meters of sawn timber, making Portugal the fifth largest importer of tropical timber in the EU. Signing this MOU with TFT i a strategic move for our organisation to help prepare our members for their incoming EU Due Diligence Legislation" said Joao Ferreira da Costa, Director of AIMMP. This decision signals the growing importance of legality in the timber sector in Portugal and it is hoped that other Timber Trade Federations in Southern Europe will also follow suit. FSC Market and Policy Analysis - Surveys online until 22nd of March Starting on February 24th, the FSC Policy and Standards Unit has launched a market and policy analysis by means of online questionnaires for certificate holders and market experts. The purpose of this analysis is to assess potential impacts of phasing out two policy exemptions concerning chip and fibre product users by the end of 2010. The two current exemptions are:
The questionnaires aim to capture information about:
The outcome of this survey will support the FSC Board of Directors in their decision making process about the current policy exemptions and phase-out timelines. A decision on this subject is currently scheduled for mid April 2010. Certificate holders and market experts that have not received an invitation to participate in the survey can turn to Stefan Salvador (s.salvador@fsc.org) to request access to the relevant questionnaire. The survey is open until Monday, 22nd March 2010, 8:00 Central European Time (UTC+1). FSC Market and Policy Analysis - Surveys online until 22nd of March In order to clarify the rules FSC IC has made a few minor adjustments to FSC-STD-50-001 Requirements for use of the FSC trademarks by Certificate Holders. The changes are:
Please also find attached an FAQ with more detailed information on the use of the trademark registration symbol. Amendment (Version 1-1) FSC-STD-50-001 Requirements for use of the FSC trademarks by Certificate Holders Informamos os Membros Associados e os Membros do Grupo de Partes Interessadas que o site do FSC Portugal se encontra em reestruturação, para alinhamento com a nova imagem do FSC internacional e com a actual realidade do FSC em Portugal. Nesse sentido durante o próximo semestre apenas irão ser asseguradas actualizações mínimas dos conteúdos, em princípio notícias, calendário de reuniões e estatísticas. No caso de dúvida da informação que consta do site por favor consultem Vera Santos (verafsantos@netcabo.pt). |
The association of Wood and Furniture Industries of Portugal (AIMMP - Associação das Indústrias de Madeira e Mobiliário) signed the MOU with TFT on 19 February 2010, formalising its commitment to the project as a TTAP partner.