| Indonesia, Malaysia, and the European Union will jointly develop a practical guide to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) for smallholders by November, according to the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC). This intergovernmental body, which includes major palm oil producers such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and Honduras, announced that the collaboration aims to support smallholders and small businesses in the palm oil, coffee, rubber, timber, and cocoa sectors in adapting to the new regulations.
Earlier this month, the European Commission proposed delaying the EUDR’s implementation following feedback from industries and governments worldwide. The regulation seeks to ban imports of commodities linked to deforestation, requiring companies to demonstrate that their supply chains do not contribute to forest destruction or face significant penalties. CPOPC stated that the EU, Indonesia, and Malaysia would work together to create recommendations and a practical guide to help smallholders comply with the new rules. This initiative comes amid concerns raised by Indonesia, which argued that the EUDR would impose complex administrative requirements on smallholders, potentially excluding them from global supply chains. The EUDR targets commodities such as soy, beef, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, timber, and rubber, and aims to promote responsible sourcing and environmental sustainability by ensuring that imports into the EU do not contribute to deforestation. Find out more here. |
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