European Cocoa Association calls for delay of EU deforestation regulation

Published 2024년 9월 24일

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The European Cocoa Association (ECA) and other industry groups have requested a delay in the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) out of concerns for harm to the cocoa and palm oil sectors' competitiveness and potential market fragmentation. The EUDR aims to combat deforestation by imposing mandatory controls on companies to prove their products are 'deforestation-free' but has faced opposition due to concerns over trade barriers, increased supply chain complexity, and the technical capacity of agricultural industries to handle the data requirements. Despite these concerns, the requirement for supply chain transparency and proof of origin has garnered broad support. The European Commission is called upon to provide clarity and technical support to help stakeholders adapt to the regulation, underscoring the need for a balanced approach to ensure both environmental sustainability and the economic viability of the cocoa industry.

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The European Cocoa Association (ECA) has joined other industry groups in calling for a delay in the implementation of the European Union’s deforestation regulations, the EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation), which aims to combat deforestation in supply chains for products such as cocoa and palm oil. The ECA has expressed concerns that the move could harm the sector’s competitiveness and create divisions in the cocoa market. In a letter to European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen, the ECA stressed that Europe “cannot afford to be left behind” in its quest for climate neutrality. However, the organisation is calling for more time to adapt to the new legislation. The letter echoes a similar call made by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who also called for a delay in implementing the EUDR, currently scheduled for the end of 2024. Pressure from Producing Countries In addition to Europe, cocoa-producing countries such as Ivory Coast, Brazil, Nigeria and Indonesia, as well as trade ...

Source: Mercado Do Cacau