Position paper - EU Deforestation Regulation: effective implementation not possible without deferred application

The European Commission has failed to provide the appropriate guidance required for companies to comply with the new legislation, despite repeated calls for clarification from industry. This uncertainty creates significant challenges for companies as they seek to invest in appropriate compliance measures. AmCham EU therefore calls on the Commission to urgently defer the date of application of the EUDR by one year. Alternatively, the Commission must at least consider a period of grace as of December 2024.