The European Cocoa Association calls for EUDR deforestation law delay

게시됨 2024년 9월 24일

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The European Cocoa Association (ECA) has appealed to European Commission president, Ursula Von der Leyen, for a delay in the implementation of the EUDR regulations aimed at combating deforestation in supply chains, citing concerns over the law's detailed delivery and potential impact on trade. The ECA joins a chorus of critics, including Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz and countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brazil, who warn of a possible two-tier trading system if the regulations are not adjusted. The ECA also points out the lack of clarity regarding the monitoring information system and the country benchmarking system, among other issues, as reasons for seeking a postponement. Despite these concerns, the ECA remains supportive of the EUDR's goals and pledges to collaborate in its implementation.

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The European Cocoa Association (ECA) has joined a growing chorus of calls for the EUDR regulations surrounding deforestation within supply chains to be pushed back in its implementation, reports Neill Barston. In an open letter to the president of the European Commission, Ursula Von der Leyen, the organisation asserted that the region could ‘not afford to fall behind and lose its competitive edge’ in its work on climate neutrality, with considerable concerns remaining over the legislation’s detailed delivery. It follow a similar call to the EU Commission leader from the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who called on her to agree a delay to the scheme’s implementation that is planned for the end of December. Furthermore, a number of countries including Malaysia, Indonesia and Brazil, as well as cocoa trade associations in Ivory Coast, have all made similar pleas over fears that that the new regulations – which place mandatory controls on companies proving that they are ‘deforestation ...

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