Ordinance on the Declaration for Timber and…
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Art. 2 Duty to declare the timber species
1 Any person who supplies timber or timber products to consumers must: a. indicate the trade name of the timber; and b. provide information that makes it possible for consumers to ascertain the scientific name of the timber. 2 The EAER, after consulting DETEC, shall specify the reference system for the trade names and scientific names to be used. 3 If the timber cannot be allocated to a specific species or if the species cannot be determined with certainty, several timber species or the genus may be given. 4 In the case of derived wood products based on wood chips or wood fibres, the indication «mixed timber» is permitted. 5 In the case of products that are composed of more than three components made of different timber species, at least the three species that make up the largest proportion by mass of the product must be indicated. The timber species of a veneer must be indicated if it covers the surface of a product subject to declaration.
Art. 3 Duty to declare the place of origin of the timber
1 Any person who supplies timber or timber products to consumers must indicate the place of origin of the timber. 2 The place of origin of the timber is the country in which the timber was harvested. 3 If the timber cannot be allocated with certainty to a country of origin, several possible countries of origin may be given. 4 If more than five countries of origin come into consideration, the smallest possible geographical area from which the timber originated may be given. 5 If it is not possible to allocate the timber to several possible countries of origin or to a geographical area in accordance with paragraph 4, the indication «origin unknown» may be used. 6 In the case of products that are composed of more than three components made of different timber species, at least the place of origin of the three species that make up the largest proportion by mass of the product must be indicated. The place of origin of a veneer must be indicated if it covers the surface of a product subject
Art. 4 Position and language of the declaration
1 The species and place of origin of the timber must be indicated by written note on the product itself, in its immediate proximity or on its packaging. 2 If it is not possible for technical reasons to put the notice on the product itself, in its immediate proximity or on its packaging, the species and place of origin of the timber may be indicated in some other easily accessible and easily legible form (on the shelf, in a catalogue). 3 Persons who supply custom-made products and small batches of up to 50 units may also inform consumers of the species and place of origin of the timber by means of a commercial document accompanying the offer. This commercial document shall indicate the countries of origin of each timber species based on the purchases made in the previous year. 4 The species and place of origin of the timber must be indicated in an official Swiss language.