New EU regulations will have heavy impact on Latin American producers…

Recently, the Regulation regarding the marketing in the Union market and the export from the Union of certain raw materials and products associated with deforestation and forest degradation was approved. This regulation would prohibit the entry into the European Union of certain agricultural products that have caused deforestation in their country of origin. Latin American producers are particularly affected by this rule as they must now ensure that their products conform to European market standards. Originators seeking to import or market forest products (wood), bovines, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soybeans, or goods derived from these products must:  Read more