German firm investigated by EIA convicted for breaking EU sanctions by trading illegal Myanmar teak
A German company has been convicted and fined for evading sanctions on Myanmar timber
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US Government acts against Myanmar military coup with tough sanctions on timber
The US Department of the Treasury has today (21 April) hit two major State-owned businesses in Myanmar with trade and economic sanctions
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EIA’s new online resource details the tainted timber being shipped from Myanmar to Europe
On 1 February, the Myanmar military (also known as the Tatmadaw) overthrew the Government of the country and arrested its leadership, events which radically altered the context for addressing the problem of illegal timber sourced from the country
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‘Does well, could do better’ – we turn in our report card on the European Union Timber Regulation
In 2013, after years of campaigning by EIA and others, the European Union brought in new laws to combat illegal timber trade
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EIA statement on political situation in Myanmar and related timber trade issues
Our position is absolutely clear – EIA will not support any trade in timber and wood products originating from Myanmar
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Timber firms are getting illicit Myanmar teak in through Europe’s back door
Traders are paying to ship illicit Myanmar teak into Europe via the back door, skirting EU import rules to get their hands on the valuable timber for high-paying clients
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