EU Timber Regulation Update Webinar

GENEVA - May 6, 2013 - PRLog -- The objective of this complimentary webinar (45-minute presentation / 15-minute Q&A) is to provide attendees with an update on the current implementation status of the European Union Timber Regulation. Since the last SGS EUTR Webinar in January 2012, the European Commission has published guidance for organizations in scope for the regulation. This guidance has clarified various aspects of the regulation and SGS is now in a position to pass this information to interested parties.

AGENDA

The webinar will discuss further information about:

* EUTR Status Update
* Requirements for documentary evidence for compliance
* The role of certification in due diligence systems
* SGS Services to support compliance

TARGET AUDIENCE

* Organizations involved with the supply and trade of timber, paper and packaging products
* Operators: Organizations or individuals responsible for placing timber on the European market.
* Traders: Organizations or individuals that purchase and or sell timber products, but do not take responsibility for first placement on the market.
* COC Client base
* CTS European Retail client base

Register for session 1 (https://sgseventcenter.webex.com/sgseventcenter/onstage/g...)
09:00 a.m. London
10:00 a.m. Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Amsterdam
04:00 a.m. New York
04:00 p.m. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur

Register for session 2 (https://sgseventcenter.webex.com/sgseventcenter/onstage/g...)
03:00 p.m. London
04:00 p.m. Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Amsterdam
10:00 a.m. New York
10:00 p.m. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur

To register or for more information, visit: http://www.sgs.com/en/Our-Company/Events/2013/05/EU-Timbe...