The European Union expands the EUDR to include palm oil derivatives and excludes leather.

The European Commission announced on Monday (13) the inclusion of new products in the European Union's anti-deforestation legislation (EUDR), notably palm oil derivatives, which will be subject to the regulation's requirements from December 30, 2027. Among the added products are palm oil derivatives used in the manufacture of oleochemicals, compounds obtained from natural fats and oils used in the production of paints, pharmaceuticals, lubricants, and food additives. Instant coffee and frozen bovine tongues were also included in the list of items covered by the legislation. On the other hand, the European Commission decided to remove some products from the regulation that were included in the initial proposal. Leather, hides and bovine skins, retreaded tires, soybeans intended for planting, and manufactured items such as child car seats will no longer be covered by the EUDR. According to the Commission, the changes will come into effect on December 30, 2027.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.