The EU Commission will propose a new postponement of the anti-deforestation regulation.

The EU Commission intends to propose to the European Parliament and member states that the entry into force of EU Regulation 2023/1115 on deforestation (EUDR) be postponed for another year. This was announced by EU Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall upon her arrival at the EU Agrifish Council, emphasizing that the decision is unrelated to the objections recently raised by the United States.

The regulation is part of the European Union's regulatory framework for environmental protection and aims to combat the placing on the European market of products associated with deforestation or forest degradation. The issue prompting the postponement of its entry into force for another year is related to the IT system underlying the regulation, according to Roswall, who told reporters: "Despite our efforts to simplify it, we are concerned about the IT system given the amount of data that needs to be entered," he explained.

The rules should apply from 30 December 2025 to large companies and from 30 June 2026 to SMEs , after an initial twelve-month extension from the original deadlines had already been granted this year.

The EU Deforestation Regulation introduces new due diligence requirements for companies trading in products imported into the European Union, such as timber, soy, cocoa, and palm oil, to prevent deforestation and forest degradation. It requires companies to trace the origin of raw materials and verify that suppliers operate in low-risk countries, with clearer control and certification tools.

To facilitate implementation, the EU Commission has already introduced operational simplifications, allowing companies to gradually adapt to the new rules. The goal is to ensure a more sustainable supply chain, reducing the environmental impact of imported products and promoting responsible practices throughout the production chain.