Recommendations to ensure Vietnamese coffee meets EU sustainability requirements

According to congthuong.vn The Vietnam Trade Office in Sweden, which also oversees Denmark, Norway, Iceland, and Latvia, has just released the January 2026 Newsletter, updating numerous pieces of information and new regulations from the Nordic countries. Regarding the new import regulations for coffee from Nordic countries, the trade office recommends that domestic coffee exporters change their production and business methods to protect the environment and workers, thereby complying with the evolving sustainable regulations of the European Union (EU). Regarding the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), the trade office states that this is a primary condition. Starting from December 30, 2025, coffee suppliers to the EU must prove that their coffee is not grown on land deforested after December 2020. Therefore, businesses need to keep complete records and provide maps identifying the geographical location of coffee plantations. Businesses comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation ...