The European Union is considering a second one-year delay to its anti-deforestation law, potentially pushing implementation to 2026. Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall pointed to concerns about whether the required IT system is ready. The move comes amid opposition from businesses and trading partners, even after the EU signed a free trade agreement with Indonesia.
A new EU anti-deforestation law set to take effect in January 2025 is forcing Indian coffee exporters to meet strict sourcing rules. Large firms like Tata Coffee and ITC are already preparing, but smaller growers worry about meeting proof and compliance requirements—raising the risk of delays, higher costs, and market access trouble.
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