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Since the end of November Cumaru decking boardsthat are imported into Switzerland must be proven to be of sustainable origin. Many dealers are failing to provide reliable proof of origin to both German and Swiss authorities and have excluded deliveries of Cumaru wood (Dipteryx Sp.) to Switzerland.
The first Cumaru delivery comes from Betterwood
At Betterwood, we are therefore particularly proud that we were able to implement the first Cumaru delivery to Switzerland since the high sustainability requirements came into force: a 180 square meter wooden terrace for a commercial building in the canton of Zurich.
This delivery also set a precedent for the offices on the German and Swiss side. Processes still had to be set up and documents had to be handed over in person in some cases. In future, the processes will certainly function more smoothly.
Fee for controls
We very much welcome the stricter forest and species protection regulations, which insist on reliable documents and are not satisfied with fictitious seals. Unfortunately, the strict controls cost money, which is charged by Swiss customs. For every delivery to Switzerland containing Cumaru, we have to charge a flat rate of 70 euros for the preparation of a phytosanitary certificate, which is issued by the Swiss Federal Office for Nature Conservation after the goods have been inspected.