Publication of the EUDR Guidance in the Official Journal of the European Union
The EUDR Guidance document is now published as a Commission Notice in the Official Journal of the European Union. You can consult the document under this link: EUR-Lex - 52024XC06789 - EN - EUR-Lex
EU Parliament backs one-year delay of deforestation rules and proposes ‘no risk’ category
On 14 November, the European Parliament endorsed the European Commission’s proposal to delay the application of the EU’s Deforestation Regulation by one year. The Parliament also proposed the creation of a new “no risk” category for countries with stable or increasing forest area development. The Parliament adopted the proposal to [...]
Imports of multilayered wood flooring from China subject to registration
The Commission has published an Implementing Regulation making the imports of Chinese multilayered wood flooring from China subject to registration by the customs authorities. The product concerned is currently classified under CN code 4418 75 00. Imports of the product concerned may be made subject to registration for the purpose [...]
EU deforestation law: Council agrees to extend application timeline
On 16th October, the Council agreed on its position on the targeted amendment of the EU deforestation regulation, postponing its date of application by 12 months. This postponement will allow third countries, member states, operators and traders to be fully prepared in their due diligence obligations, which is to ensure [...]
New dates (in November) for virtual training sessions on the EUDR Information System
Additional dates for virtual training sessions on the EUDR Information System are now available on the EU Commission webpage: The Deforestation Due Diligence Registry - European Commission (europa.eu). Please note that the primary audience for these training sessions consists of companies obligated under the EUDR to submit due diligence statements [...]
EOS attended the 9th FOREST EUROPE Ministerial Conference
On 1st and 2nd October, EOS attended the 9th FOREST EUROPE Ministerial Conference . The aim of this event was to make decisions to strengthen future cooperation on forests in Europe and share the latest findings and developments in Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) across the pan-European region. The event was [...]
EUDR: Commission proposes extra 12 months of phasing-in time
Press Release. European Commission 2.10.24 The Commission is today publishing additional guidance documents and a stronger international cooperation framework to support global stakeholders, Member States and third countries in their preparations for the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation. Given feedback received from international partners about their state of preparations, the Commission also proposes to give [...]
EU competitiveness: Looking ahead
Source: European Commission The future of European competitiveness: Report by Mario Draghi The report looks at the challenges faced by the industry and companies in the Single Market. The findings of the report will contribute to the Commission’s work on a new plan for Europe’s sustainable prosperity and competitiveness. And [...]
The Deforestation Due Diligence Registry
The Deforestation Due Diligence Statement Registry is a specialised online tool that streamlines the creation of due diligence statements within your supply chains. The Registry allows operators, traders and their representatives to make electronic Due Diligence Statements, and submit them to the relevant authorities to show that their products do [...]
CRCF Online Workshop: Carbon Storage Certification of Buildings (Online, 24 September 2024)
The European Commission, under the framework of the Carbon Removal and Carbon Farming (CRCF) Regulation, is working towards establishing an EU voluntary framework for certifying carbon removals. This includes carbon farming, carbon storage in products, and carbon storage in buildings. Supported by an Expert Group on carbon removals, the Commission [...]
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