Timber Tariffs and HS Codes: What US Importers Need to Verify
The US timber tariff environment has garnered much attention recently. For importers trying to navigate it, the instinct is to focus on which tariff applies and what it costs
Lacey Act Due Care: What It Means in Practice
Lacey Act due care is frequently referenced in US trade compliance, but it is also a ‘moving target’ that may feel difficult to define.
Lacey Act Compliance Centre: A Guide for Timber Importers
The Lacey Act regulates the trade of wood products across the entire supply chain. Anyone importing, distributing, trading or selling wood products needs to be able to demonstrate that they exercised due care in verifying legality.
How Singapore Is Leading the Shift to Renewable Maritime Fuel
Singapore has emerged as a key global player and energy hub in maritime industries. As the world’s second-largest port and its largest bunkering hub, the city-state handles more marine fuel than anywhere else on earth. In 2025 alone, marine fuel sales hit a record 56.77 million tonnes. Now, Singapore is moving on renewable maritime fuel, and the rest of the industry is paying attention. This article explores how Singapore is leading this shift, on the back of DoubleHelix’s recent engagement with key government stakeholders in the city-state.
EUDR Simplification Review: What the May 2026 Announcement Actually Changes
Key points you need to know The Commission has not proposed changes to the EUDR’s core legal basis. Changes are being delivered through revised guidance, updated FAQs, IT system improvements, and targeted secondary legislation. The headline figure of a 75% reduction in compliance costs are mainly concentrated at the SME and downstream end of the […]
What Is ISCC Certification and Who Needs It?
If your business uses biofuels, biomethane, agricultural feedstocks or recycled materials, you have probably encountered the term ISCC. You may have been asked for it by a customer, flagged it in a compliance review or seen it referenced in a regulatory document. What it actually means, and what getting certified involves, is less well understood than the requirement itself.
Biofuel: What It Is and Why It Matters
Biofuel spans aviation, maritime, road transport and energy, and mandatory blending requirements are now in force or incoming across all of them.
The challenge for businesses is not just understanding which regulations apply. It is knowing whether the fuel in your supply chain is genuinely what it claims to be.
Helping Companies Take Their First Step in Sustainability: A Conversation with Pamela
Pamela, a Data and Verification Specialist at DoubleHelix, shares how she supports clients through ISCC audits, builds her expertise in GHG verification, and helps make sustainability more accessible for companies across diverse industries.
Meet Vicky – Leading Due Diligence from Myanmar
Vicky is originally from Myanmar and made the courageous decision to relocate to Thailand in order to continue her work as effectively as she can. Now situated in Bangkok, Vicky’s role involves a combination of stakeholder engagement, information gathering and data validation to support risk assessment and compliance. With a background in teaching, Vicky is a people-person who thrives on the collaborative efforts of the DoubleHelix team. She is passionate about the protection of our forests and natural environment, and believes in continuously learning, growing and sharing knowledge to make the greatest possible impact.
DoubleHelix Launches Green Gold Label (GGL) Certification
Start your GGL certification journey with DoubleHelix and open the door to premium biomass markets with confidence.
Green Gold Label (GGL) is an internationally recognised certification programme for sustainable biomass. It covers the entire supply chain — from raw material production and processing to transport and end use — ensuring traceability, sustainability, and carbon data integrity at every step.