“Chain of custody certification is even more relevant today, as it represents a high percentage of the organisation needed for customers to achieve EUTR compliance,” said purchasing director John Lloyd, who was responsible for the company’s original certification on December 4, 2004.

He said more than 97% of Snows Timber’s products were either FSC or PEFC certified and having the certification was an advantage.

“Today major contractors, local authorities and major housebuilders regard chain of custody certification as an extra mark of quality from suppliers,” said Mr Lloyd.