EUDR application postponed by European Parliament

In brief

The European Parliament has approved the postponement of the date of application of the regulation for European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by one year, as well as the adoption of other amendments proposed by the political groups of the entity, in response to concerns raised by several countries that export in high volumes to the European Union (EU).

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The EUDR has brought about a significant change in global trade, as it obliges countries that export to the European Community to prove that the commodities traded are deforestation-free from defined cut-off dates and produced in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction.

On November 14, 2024, the European Parliament approved the postponement of the application of the EUDR, after intense pressure from producer countries. Initially planned to come into force at the end of 2024, the EUDR will now apply from December 2025 for big companies and June 2026 for micro and small companies.

The postponement will allow more time for the necessary requirements to be comply, including the creation/adjustment of due diligence systems.

New amendments to the Regulation were also approved, such as the creation of a new category of countries subject to the standard, as well as three risk categories “low”, “standard” and “high”, which present “no risk” of deforestation and include countries that meet certain assessment criteria.