EU’s new regulation on deforestation-linked products head-scratcher for Vietnamese producers
The EU’s ban on deforestation-linked imports are causing concern among Vietnamese producers as the requirements to trace commodities back to their origin can push up costs and entail finding alternative suppliers. The EU Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR) will cover imports of various commodities, including cocoa, coffee, palm oil, and rubber, plus products derived from them, such as chocolate, tires, and shoes.
The extent of data collection imposed on producers will increase significantly as the regulation requires the visualisation of GPS for every single farm and ‘due diligence’ reports showing the origin of their products, their legality, and the conditions of their production.
