On May 22, the European Commission adopted the implementing act for the country benchmarking system under the EU Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR). This implementing regulation categorizes countries into risk tiers based on their deforestation risks related to the production of seven commodities covered by the EUDR: cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soy, and wood. China has been classified as a low-risk country.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/29423/
Operators of relevant commodities in China will benefit from certain regulatory simplifications but must still comply with some core requirements. For example: If operators can prove that their products are entirely sourced from China (without mixing raw materials from high-risk countries), they are exempt from conducting complex risk assessments (e.g., deforestation, legal compliance). However, they must still submit a Due Diligence Statement (DDS) declaring that the products meet the "deforestation-free" requirement (no deforestation after December 31, 2020). Additionally, they must maintain traceability records (e.g., geolocation data, producer information). The EU may adjust risk classifications dynamically in the future, so stakeholders should stay updated on policy changes.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/29423/
As the leading certification bodies for organic soy and soy products in mainland China, IBD and FOFCC will continue to monitor updates to the EUDR and assist all certified organizations in submitting their Due Diligence Statements (DDS) within the required timeframe to ensure stable exports of relevant products to the EU.文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/29423/
文章源自FOFCC-http://fofcc.org.cn/en/29423/