The woodworking industry continues to change and evolve in 2013. To help you keep up on the important issues that affect your business, here are some key regulatory updates you need to know.

Consumers transporting wood has led to various bug and disease infestations on trees. The issue has become such a problem that the USDA released a reminder to those consumers before the holiday weekend.

Woodworkers and wood product firms would be affected.

The wood-related proposal would affect shipping between Canada and the U.S.

The wood furniture industry will make it easier and less expensive for furniture manufacturers.

Woodworkers and wood products firms stand to be affected by the ruling.

Woodworking operations would be required to notify employees of rights.