A provisional agreement between the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union postpones the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) implementation deadline to December 30, 2025 – a 12-month extension from the original timeline. This development affects products derived from cattle, wood, cocoa, soy, palm oil, coffee, and rubber entering or leaving EU markets. “This postponement provides legal certainty, predictability and sufficient time for smooth implementation of the rules,” states the Council’s December 3 press release. The extension emerged after member states, third countries, traders, and operators expressed concerns about meeting the initial December 2024 deadline. Environmental Context and Impact … Continue reading EU Postpones Deforestation Law to 2025: Billions in Trade and Forest Loss at Stake