"The aim is to simplify the implementation of the existing rules and postpone their introduction to give actors, traders and authorities the opportunity to prepare adequately," the Council of Ministers writes in a press release.
The so-called EU Deforestation Regulation, EUDR, aims, among other things, to stop imports of products produced on land where rainforest has recently been logged. However, there has been sharp criticism from several countries outside Europe as well as companies and forestry companies in Europe, who are concerned about excessive administration and bureaucracy.
The regulation is not expected to enter into force until December 30, 2026, after the EU Parliament decided to postpone it in November this year.
