Summary
The European Parliament has approved an agreement with Vietnam to ensure that all timber products imported into the EU are legally sourced and produced. 10 05.06.2019
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trade
environment
international relations
agriculture, forestry and fisheries
Key points
- The European Parliament gives its consent to the conclusion of the partnership agreement with Vietnam regarding forest trade and governance.
- The main objective is to ensure that all timber imports from Vietnam into the EU are legally produced.
- Vietnam must implement a system to guarantee the legality of its timber products.
- The agreement requires Vietnam to adopt strict import controls that align with European standards.
Documents (PDFs)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam on forest law enforcement, governance and trade
EU-Vietnam Voluntary Partnership Agreement on forest law enforcement, governance and trade ***
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