The European Union has agreed to delay the enforcement of its deforestation regulation by 12 months, moving the application date to December, 2025. This decision aims to provide additional time for businesses, farmers, and authorities to fully prepare for compliance with the new due diligence obligations.
The regulation targets commodities like cattle, wood, cocoa, soy, palm oil, coffee, rubber, and their derived products, ensuring they are deforestation-free before being sold in or exported from the EU.
