The European Commission, although it has remained silent on possible delays in recent weeks, announced today that the EUDR deadline will be pushed back by a full year, to 30 December.
In an update, it said that "given the novelty of the EUDR, the rapid timeline and the diversity of international stakeholders, the Commission considers that a twelve-month extension of the phase-in period is a balanced solution for operators to ensure a smooth implementation of the system from the start."
The extension proposal in no way calls into question the objectives of substantive law as decided by the EU co-legislators.
Under the proposed proposal, large companies have until December 30, 2025, and small companies until June 30, 2026.
Belvinder Kaur Sron, CEO of the Malaysian Palm Oil Council, said the decision was a victory for "common sense" and a major relief for all businesses that needed a deferral.
The new guidelines and proposed deadlines are intended to help businesses and enforcement authorities better implement and phase in the regulations.
Delays in EUDR implementation recommended
The Commission said global partners have repeatedly expressed concerns about their preparedness, "including during the week of the United Nations General Assembly in New York."
This week marks the beginning of the three-month countdown to EUDR has started and FoodNavigator experts said they expected it to be delayed.Businesses continue to face confusion over rules and guidance.
The industry had predicted a "disaster". Regulation has been delayed several timesIncluded in the country Leaders like the German Chancellor and the US government.
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The legal framework that will be used to implement the proposal is uncertain. However, industry experts said it is likely to be submitted to the European Parliament for approval. The latter is expected to be granted.
Criticism of EUDR delay
Environmental groups, however, reacted to the announcement with strong criticism.
Julian Oram, senior policy director at Mighty Earth, said delaying the EUDR was like throwing a fire extinguisher through the window of a burning building.
It is an act of vandalism against nature that threatens people's lives, wildlife and climate goals.
Daniel Carrillo, Rainforest Action Network’s Forest Campaigns Director, said: “Right now we are seeing massive fires in the Amazon that are destroying the world’s most precious ecosystem. These fires have been made worse by relentless drought in a region that should be a rainforest.” We cannot afford further forest loss. The delay of the EUDR is an insult to all forests.
A statement said the long-awaited EUDR document would help “ensure uniform interpretation of the law by making reference to recent collaborative efforts, including stakeholders and relevant authorities.”
Forty additional responses have also been included in the FAQ to address concerns from global stakeholders.
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