All news articles for October 2024

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CAOBISCO calls for urgent EUDR update, the EC responds

By Natasha Spencer-Jolliffe


Days after Europe’s chocolate, biscuit and confectionery organisation asks for immediate guidance on the upcoming European Union’s Deforestation Regulation, the European Commission releases its proposal to push back its implementation date.

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EU Commission proposes EUDR implementation delay

By Jane Byrne

The EU Commission has proposed a 12-month extension for the phasing-in of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The move follows warnings of trade chaos from stakeholders and governments.