International association representing the nonwovens and related industries, EDANA views the European Commission's recent shift on the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) as a missed chance to establish a clear, effective framework for combating global deforestation.
The recent announcement unnecessarily complicates matters where simplification was necessary. Instead of providing certainty, it's introducing confusion among businesses, disrupting already intricate supply chains, and potentially undermining Europe's competitiveness, opines EDANA.
The association’s members are committed to supporting global anti-deforestation efforts. However, supported by an IT system that remains inadequate, the Regulation in its current state presents fundamental challenges. These include unresolved issues regarding polygon geolocation and excessive due diligence requirements.
EDANA emphasizes, the European Commission should stick to its original proposal to the European Parliament and postpone implementation by 12 months. This would allow enough time to ensure the system is functional and fair for all businesses.
Frequent changes in direction damage business confidence and create uncertainty across global markets. These latest developments have already caused confusion on both sides of the Atlantic, with some nations pushing for a faster timeline while others are calling for a delay, states EDANA.
