Timber, Forest Fibre & Due Diligence

ILPA, EUDR & Global Timber Legality

Compliance with timber legality and deforestation laws is no longer optional — it is a requirement for market access.

With increasing global enforcement, devastating financial penalties and growing scrutiny from regulators, customers and investors, businesses operating within timber and forest fibre supply chains face significant legal, commercial and reputational risk if their due diligence systems fail.

At Hikari Solutions, we help businesses build legally defensible due diligence frameworks that go beyond basic paperwork and provide genuine protection under pressure.

From Australia’s Illegal Logging Prohibition Act (ILPA) to the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and broader global timber legality obligations, we provide practical systems, strategic legal guidance and on-the-ground verification services designed to keep your business compliant, defensible and operationally efficient.

ILPA & EUDR Due Diligence Systems

Practical Due Diligence Systems That Protect Market Access

Timber legality compliance is becoming increasingly complex, particularly for businesses operating across international supply chains, uncertified products and high-risk sourcing regions.

We help organisations establish robust, legally sound due diligence systems that meet the requirements of:

Australia's Illegal Logging Prohibition Act (ILPA)
European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
International timber legality frameworks
Forest governance and traceability obligations

Our systems are designed not only to support compliance, but to create defensible processes capable of withstanding regulatory scrutiny, audits and enforcement activity.

Due Diligence System Development

We develop tailored due diligence systems that integrate directly into procurement and operational processes, helping businesses manage compliance efficiently without creating unnecessary administrative burden.

Risk Assessment & Risk Mitigation Frameworks

We assist businesses in identifying, assessing and mitigating supply chain risk through practical risk assessment methodologies aligned with legislative requirements and regulator expectations.

Supply Chain Information & Geolocation Guidance

We help organisations gather, assess and organise critical supplier information, harvest data and geolocation evidence required under evolving timber legality and deforestation regulations.

Documentation & Record-Keeping Systems

We ensure your due diligence documentation is complete, structured and defensible, supporting stronger audit outcomes and reducing exposure during compliance reviews or investigations.

Customisable ILPA Due Diligence System

A Complete Step-by-Step Due Diligence Framework - $2,750 + GST

Hikari Solutions has developed a complete customisable due diligence system designed to help businesses implement practical and scalable compliance processes aligned with the Illegal Logging Prohibition Act and associated Rules.

Unlike generic templates or overly theoretical compliance advice, our system is designed for real operational use, helping businesses move from uncertainty to practical implementation quickly and efficiently.

The system includes:

A fully customisable Due Diligence System Manual
Step-by-step implementation guidance
Training videos explaining ILPA requirements and implementation
Supplier training materials
Supplier questionnaires
Risk assessment worksheets
Risk mitigation frameworks
Record-keeping tools
Repeated import processes to save time and reduce duplication
Bi-lingual supplier resources in Mandarin Chinese, Vietnamese and Indonesian

The system is implemented within your own secure SharePoint environment to support version control, document sharing and ongoing compliance management.

First 12 Months of Updates Included

The first 12 months of annual maintenance and update support are included with your system purchase to help ensure your compliance framework remains current as legislation and regulatory expectations evolve.

Immediate Risk Assessment Ready Reckoners

Save Time. Reduce Costs. Strengthen Due Diligence.

Meeting ILPA due diligence obligations for uncertified products can place significant pressure on procurement and compliance teams.

Our proprietary Ready Reckoners are designed to dramatically accelerate risk assessments while improving consistency, defensibility and operational efficiency.

Referencing DAFF-endorsed resources and third-party risk data, the Ready Reckoners cover:

23 harvest countries
16 species groups
Illegal logging and forest governance risks
Armed conflict and corruption risks
Species and conservation risks

The system allows businesses to:

Quickly identify high-risk supplier claims
Substantiate lower-risk products faster
Access pre-drafted mandatory consideration responses
Generate timestamped downloadable evidence for record keeping
Reduce assessment time and focus resources where risk is greatest

Designed to Deliver Real Cost Savings

Our Ready Reckoners can save up to 3 hours per uncertified product assessment, equating to approximately $18,000 per year in labour costs for each staff member managing due diligence processes.

Ready Reckoner Subscription - $2,399 per annum + GST

Your subscription includes ongoing updates, improvements and access to all three Ready Reckoner tools.

Supplier Verification Audits & On-the-Ground Assurance

Independent Verification for High-Risk Supply Chains

In many cases, supplier declarations and desktop reviews are simply not enough.

We help businesses close the gap between supplier claims and operational reality through independent supplier verification audits conducted across complex international supply chains.

Timber Origin & Legality Verification

We conduct targeted supplier audits designed to verify timber origin claims, legality documentation and supply chain integrity across high-risk sourcing regions.

GIS & Deforestation Risk Monitoring

Using advanced GIS mapping systems and forensic monitoring tools, we assess deforestation exposure, supply chain traceability and geographic risk indicators in real time.

Independent & Legally Defensible Assurance

Our audit processes are designed to be independent, corruption-resistant and legally defensible, backed by the governance structure of a registered Australian law firm.

Asia-Based Audit Teams

Our teams are based across Asia and understand the operational realities, language and cultural dynamics of complex timber and forest fibre supply chains.

We also have consultants fluent in Mandarin Chinese and staff with Japanese language capability to support supplier engagement and supply chain tracing activities.

Responses, Defences & Regulatory Support

Strategic Legal Support During Compliance Actions

If your business becomes subject to a compliance review, audit or enforcement action, the consequences can be severe, including financial penalties, supply disruption, reputational damage and potential criminal exposure.

At Hikari Solutions, we provide urgent, strategic support to help businesses respond confidently and defensibly during regulatory scrutiny.

Regulator Engagement & Audit Responses

We assist businesses in managing engagement with Australian and international regulators, including responses to compliance reviews, audits, notices and information requests.

Legal Defence & Due Diligence Support

We help organisations demonstrate that appropriate due diligence systems, risk assessments and mitigation processes were implemented in accordance with legislative requirements.

Risk Reduction & Market Access Protection

Our focus is not only on responding to immediate compliance issues, but on helping businesses protect long-term market access, operational continuity and commercial reputation.

Annual Maintenance & Update Service

Ongoing Compliance Support in a Rapidly Changing Regulatory Environment

Timber legality, deforestation and certification requirements continue to evolve rapidly across global markets.

Our Annual Maintenance & Update Service helps businesses stay informed, current and compliant through:

Legislative updates
System updates and implementation guidance
Compliance bulletins and advice notes
Training sessions and workshops
Discounted access to events and seminars
Up to one hour of consultation support annually

Annual Maintenance Plan - $800 per annum + GST

The first 12 months are included with your initial system purchase.

Why Businesses Choose Hikari Solutions

Most businesses do not fail compliance because they intentionally break the rules, they fail because their systems are incomplete, outdated or incapable of withstanding regulatory scrutiny.

We help businesses move beyond superficial compliance by implementing practical, legally defensible due diligence systems designed for real-world operations.

Businesses work with us because we provide:

Practical implementation, not just legal theory
Systems designed to withstand regulator scrutiny
Deep understanding of ILPA, EUDR and timber legality frameworks
Strong expertise in international supply chains and supplier verification
Advanced GIS and forensic monitoring capabilities
Commercially focused solutions that support operational efficiency

We help organisations strengthen compliance, protect market access and build defensible supply chains with confidence.

Speak With Our Team

hether you require ILPA or EUDR due diligence support, supplier verification audits, Ready Reckoner access or strategic assistance during compliance actions, Hikari Solutions can help you build a stronger, more defensible timber due diligence framework.

Contact our team to discuss how we can support your business.