Statement: Clarify the implementation process for the EU Deforestation Regulation
Position Paper
30 Jun 2024
Agriculture and food , Customs and trade facilitation , Environment, Corporate sustainability

To comply with the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), companies need more guidance and detail. For a smooth and timely transition to take place, the European Commission must issue detailed FAQs, set realistic timelines and introduce meaningful thresholds, along with addressing other concerns. If the Commission is unable to address these essential elements by early-September, AmCham EU members and other economic operators will not be able to comply with the EUDR by 30 December 2024. We can safeguard forests across the EU, here’s how.

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