Alarms have sounded recently over proof of legality of Myanmar timber and notably teak exports to the EU.
However EU and Myanmar authorities and timber trades representatives, including the ETTF, have been liaising closely and are taking steps to tackle legality assurance deficiencies, confusion and misinformation. They acknowledge challenges, but express confidence that, with cooperation and commitment, these can be overcome.
ETTF News Special Edition. By Mike Jeffree. .