Will EUDR Add A Zero-Risk Category?
Posted On
June 05, 2025
EU member states have urged the European Commission to establish a "zero-risk country category" within the EU's anti-deforestation regulation, the EUDR. The designation would exempt countries with minimal deforestation risk from the most stringent compliance and reporting obligations. The proposal won the support of 19 EU member states, reflecting a broad commitment to simplify regulations while protecting the environment.
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