COCERAL urges EU deforestation regulation implementation delay

Commission to review the implementation timeline and address critical business challenges to ensure a smooth transition for European companies and consumers. COCERAL emphasized the need for close cooperation between the Commission and agricultural industry representatives in preparing for full enforcement of the regulation. According to COCERAL, the Commission’s announcements of September 23 and October 21, which provided differing application schedules, have only deepened market uncertainty, creating a risk of supply disruptions due to the difficulty of meeting compliance requirements by December 31, 2025. The group warned that a shortage of EUDR-compliant raw materials could cause serious disruptions in supply chains. “Building new infrastructure for segregated supply chains — such as silos, crushing plants, and port terminals — is extremely costly and nearly unrealistic in major ports,” the association stated. “This has already led to reduced processing volumes, higher costs, ...