The new European Deforestation Regulation

What does deforestation mean in this context?

This regulation aims to ensure that our products are produced "deforestation-free." This means that there is no net reduction of trees during the production process. For every tree cut down, at least one new tree must be planted. The exact definition of deforestation-free according to the regulation is as follows:

1. The relevant goods contain, are fed with, or are manufactured using relevant commodities produced in areas where no deforestation has occurred after December 31, 2020; and
2. In the case of relevant products containing or made with wood, the wood has been harvested in forests without causing forest degradation after December 31, 2020.

Which goods are currently affected by this regulation?

For the time being, the deforestation regulation is limited to the following goods:

• Palm oil
• Soy
• Cocoa
• Beef
• Coffee
• Rubber
• Wood

The European Commission will use the next two years to assess the system and has already announced that it will consider bringing in more products to be covered by this legislation.

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