Senior EU lawmakers have acknowledged that the European Union rushed the rollout of its anti-deforestation regulation (EUDR), prompting serious concerns from Indonesia—the world’s largest palm oil producer. The regulation, which came into effect in June 2023, requires proof that commodities like palm oil do not originate from recently deforested land, including geolocation data. Indonesia has voiced strong objections, citing challenges for small-scale farmers in meeting the regulation's technical requirements. In response, the EU has extended the compliance deadline—until the end of 2025 for large and medium enterprises, and June 2026 for smaller ones—and is working on simplifying procedures. This includes allowing companies to reuse due diligence statements and launching pilot support projects to help Indonesian smallholders adapt. During recent talks in Jakarta, EU officials expressed a willingness to incorporate feedback from Indonesia and other trade partners. Despite ongoing regulatory tensions, trade between the two remains robust, with Indonesia reporting a US$4.49 billion surplus in 2024, largely driven by palm oil exports.Source: https://jakartaglobe.id/business/eu-admits-to-rushing-palm-oil-deforestation-law-simplification-underway (ICE GIACARTA)

Fonte notizia: Jakarta Globe, 16 April 2025