"In a Nov. 26 vote, the Parliament approved a package of "simplification measures" that includes pushing enforcement of the law to Dec. 30, 2026, for large companies, and June 30, 2027, for small companies. Adopted in 2023, the law is designed to ensure that products sold in the EU are not traced back to deforestation linked to coffee, cocoa, palm oil, soy, cattle, rubber or wood."
"Coffee has been cited as a driver of tropical deforestation, yet it can also help protect forests and contribute to biodiversity in certain systems. Producer groups, traders and large European roasters have repeatedly warned that poorly designed rules or last-minute changes could s hut smallholder farmers out of the EU market, even as other companies and NGOs argue that long-signaled timelines and clear enforcement are needed to keep coffee-linked deforestation in check."
European Parliament approved simplification measures on Nov. 26 that postpone enforcement of the EU anti-deforestation regulation. New compliance deadlines are Dec. 30, 2026 for large companies and June 30, 2027 for small companies. The 2023 law requires that products sold in the EU are not linked to deforestation for commodities including coffee, cocoa, palm oil, soy, cattle, rubber and wood. Importers and traders must include farm-level geolocation in electronically filed due diligence statements to prove legal production and deforestation-free status. The delay requires a signed amendment between Parliament and the Council. Industry groups warn of exclusion risks for smallholders and increased legal uncertainty.
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