The European Commission has proposed delaying the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115, known as the EUDR Regulation, which aims to ensure that products traded in the European Union do not contribute to deforestation. This regulation requires companies to ensure that agricultural and forestry products they import or sell in the European market do not come from land deforested after 2020, aligning with the EU´s environmental and climate commitments.

The proposed delay is due to several factors, including the need to provide more time for companies to adapt to the new traceability and verification requirements, which involve collecting accurate data on supply chains. Additionally, member states and companies need time to establish the necessary control and monitoring systems to effectively comply with the regulation.

The measure also takes into account the complexity of implementation, as it affects various sectors such as soy, palm oil, meat, cocoa, coffee, and timber, and applies to both large and small companies. While the initiative has been welcomed by those who argue that a longer adaptation period is necessary, it has also raised concerns among environmental advocates, who fear that a prolonged delay could undermine the regulation´s objectives in combating global deforestation.

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