Assessing the impact on Ugandan traders exporting products to the European Union (EU): The EU’s Regulations on Deforestation-Free Products

As the world comes to terms with the effects of climate change and biodiversity loss, countries are increasingly implementing different laws, regulations and policies geared to sustainability. According to the European Commission, deforestation and forest degradation are among the main drivers of the global environmental crisis.

Following the 12 month extension to the implementation of new Regulations on Deforestation-Free Products (Regulations) approved by the European Parliament in November 2024, foreign businesses exporting their products to the EU, such as Ugandan businesses, are preparing to establish the necessary systems and to engage with countries outside the EU as they prepare to comply with the new requirements by 31 December 2025.

Please click here to learn more about the scope and application of the Regulations on Deforestation-Free Products.

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