Jurisdiction
For products sold in EU
Law Summary
This regulation requires companies placing certain commodities (e.g., cattle, wood, rubber, soy, cocoa) and derived products on the EU market, or exporting them, to prove via mandatory due diligence that they are deforestation-free (post-Dec 2020) and legally produced according to origin country laws.
Law Obligation
Scope: inclusion of leather products, wood pulp, and rubber-derived apparel and clothing accessories imports. Prohibition on placing on the EU market of products linked to deforestation or forest degradation, including products such as leather. The prohibition applies to both imported and domestically produced products. •Due diligence requirements: companies must also identify and address any risks of deforestation or forest degradation in their supply chains. •Promotion of sustainable sourcing: of products that have been associated with deforestation or forest degradation in the past through certification schemes, such as the Forest Stewardship Council or Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil.
