AreaEuropean Union
Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals
CommodityForests
Date01/02/2020
Policy CategoryOther
Policy InstrumentEnvironmental policies
DescriptionLaunched a public consultation on a draft EU policy aimed at i) minimizing the EUs contribution to deforestation and forest degradation worldwide; and ii) promoting the consumption of products from deforestation-free supply chains within the bloc. Reportedly, the consultation would be followed by an impact assessment of regulatory options and demand-side measures.
NotesEUROPEAN UNION environmental policy: As a follow-up to its action plan for the preservation of the worlds forests (see MPPU Sep.19), the European Commission launched a public consultation on initiatives aimed at i) minimizing the EUs contribution to deforestation and forest degradation worldwide, and ii) promoting the consumption of products from deforestation-free supply chains within the EU. Reportedly, the consultation will be followed by an impact assessment of regulatory options and demand-side measures.
