The latest EUDR updates at the European Commission level

At PEFC, we are committed to halting deforestation and strongly support the objectives of the EU Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR). To provide our stakeholders with the latest information on EUDR implementation at the Commission level, we are sharing regular updates, so you have all the information you need in one place.

To discover how PEFC is your partner for the EUDR, visit out EUDR website. You can also sign up to our Technical Matters newsletter to receive all the latest news and progress.

The Commission addressed the most frequent questions received from relevant stakeholders in the latest EUDR Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) available here. The document will be updated over time.

The Commission is developing Guidelines that will elaborate on some of the aspects, notably the definition of “agricultural use” (addressing issues related to agroforestry and agricultural land), certification, legality, and other relevant aspects. To an extent, the existing guidelines on the EU Timber Regulation will be used as a basis. The documents are planned to be published before the entry into application of the EUDR (30 December 2024), however, the guideline on legality may be available earlier in 2024. The Commission does not plan to issue commodity-specific guidelines, but aims to put forward best practice examples, including in guidance documents, which will to some extent cover commodity-specific aspects.
more at: https://pefc.org/news/the-latest-eudr-updates-at-the-european-commission-level

Related Posts

Give your feedback on ST 1004: certification body requirements for sustainable forest management

PEFC invites stakeholders globally to give their feedback on the second draft of ST 1004, Requirements for Certification Bodies operating Certification against PEFC Endorsed Forest Management Standards. This is the second public consultation for this vital benchmark standard, with the first consultation concluding earlier this year in January. The working group developing the document discussed the feedback received during the first consultation and revised the draft standard accordingly. Thank you to everyone that gave their feedback during the first consultation, we have tried to address all the comments in this new draft. Now we need to hear from you again. Give your comments, feedback, and suggestions, to help us ensure this standard meets your needs and expectations.

Call for Proposals: Enter PEFC’s Collaboration Fund Competition!

With the deadline just over two weeks away, we encourage anyone who was not yet applied for the 2016 Collaboration Fund to send us their proposals for new and innovative projects. The last day for submitting your proposals is 18 March 2016. Interested in getting involved? Through the Collaboration Fund we seek to support efforts to advance sustainable forest management and forest certification around the world by our members and partner organizations. Any new and independent projects which embody and stand to deliver on the Fund’s objectives while be considered.

Forest Certification on Prime Time Filipino News

As part of the country’s continuing fight against illegal logging and promote responsible forestry, Filipino stakeholders are working with the government as they push to establishment a national forest certification system. With the Asia-Pacific Forestry Week taking place last week in the Philippines, we travelled out to the country to meet with policy makers as they embark on the development process. Both PEFC International representatives and our National members from the region were on hand to give their advice and guidance.
Back To Top
×Close search
Search