EU Commission Holds Line on Deforestation Regulation Start Date
The European Commission has proposed simplifications to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and confirmed its application from January 2026.
The EUDR aims to ensure products sold in Europe, such as coffee, cocoa, and palm oil, do not come from land where forests have been destroyed or produced in violation of local laws.
The law will still apply from January 2026, with new exemptions and phase-ins for medium and large companies.
The Commission's decision to resist additional postponement is welcome, following a 12-month delay granted in 2024.
- Coffee
- Cocoa
- Palm oil
- Beef
- Leather
- Timber
Author's summary: EU deforestation regulation to start in 2026.