EU Adds some Palm Oil Products to Deforestation Law, Removes Leather
- On Monday, the European Commission announced that palm oil derivatives will face anti-deforestation rules starting December 30, 2027, while confirming it will exempt leather products from the law.
- Brussels previously delayed the policy launch by two years following opposition from Brazil, Indonesia, and the United States, who argued compliance would hurt exports to Europe.
- Conversely, the Commission will include palm oil derivatives, instant coffee, and frozen cattle tongues, while removing cattle hides, skins, and soybeans for sowing from regulated commodities.
- Industry groups hailed the leather exemption, arguing production does not incentivize deforestation; environmental groups lobbied for leather to remain regulated.
- Alongside these updates, the Commission published adjustments to information-technology systems companies must use for compliance, addressing previous concerns about system readiness.
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EU adds some palm oil products to deforestation law, removes leather ...
However, it leaves the leather or tyres off the list
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