Global packagers call for delay on EU deforestation law

Thursday 27 Jun 2024

 
International packaging groups and political actors are urging the European Union to postpone the enforcement deadline of the Deforestation-Free Products Regulation (EUDR). They argue that more time is needed to ensure a smooth implementation of this critical legislation.

The EUDR, enacted in 2023 as part of the Green Deal, aims to eliminate deforestation and forest degradation linked to specific commodities imported or exported within the EU.

While applauding the EU's environmental goals, the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) expresses concerns about "unrealistic" requirements within the EUDR. They believe these create technical hurdles that could disrupt trade between the US and EU.

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