Canada · Wood and Paper

FLEGT Permit in Canada

A practical guide to FLEGT Permit for wood and paper sold in Canada: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Timber from partner countries may need a FLEGT licence to enter the market; Brands selling furniture or packaging made from wood

Authority

Canada national regulator

Legal basis

National wood and paper requirements in Canada

Local representative

The importer is responsible for due diligence

Timeline

Before placing on the market

Cost

Due diligence and certification costs vary by volume

If you do not comply

Shipment refusal, fines, and listing removal

Who needs this

Timber from partner countries may need a FLEGT licence to enter the market
Brands selling furniture or packaging made from wood

Documents you need

FLEGT licence
Timber species and origin documentation
Due diligence statement
Certification evidence where available

Compliance checklist

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FLEGT licence
Timber species and origin documentation
Due diligence statement
Certification evidence where available

How to comply

Check whether the origin requires a FLEGT licence
Map species and harvest origin
Run due diligence on the supply chain
File the required statement

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: FLEGT Permit — Canada
Product category: Wood and Paper
Authority: Canada national regulator
Legal basis: National wood and paper requirements in Canada

Documents we already have:
  1. FLEGT licence
  2. Timber species and origin documentation
  3. Due diligence statement
  4. Certification evidence where available

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under FLEGT Permit in Canada?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before placing on the market.

Due diligence and certification costs vary by volume.

Common rejection reasons

Shipment without a required FLEGT licence
Origin not documented
Due diligence incomplete
Species not declared

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.