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Country Classification, Updated FAQ and Guidance, Draft Delegated Regulation: EUDR Compliance Made Easier?

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On 22 May 2025, the European Commission (“Commission”) made public risk classification of countries under the EU Deforestation Regulation (“EUDR”)1 which assigned a low level of risk to 140 countries and high level of risk to...more

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European Commission Sets Country Risk Classifications for EU Deforestation Regulation Compliance

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The EU Deforestation Regulation requires the European Commission to classify countries according to their risk of producing EUDR covered commodities that are not deforestation-free. The Commission adopted its country...more

Proskauer - Regulatory & Compliance

Beyond the Forest: Navigating the EU’s Deforestation Rules

On 15 April 2025, the European Commission (the “Commission”) released new simplification measures relating to the EU Deforestation Regulation (“EUDR”) with the promise of ensuring a “simple, fair and cost-efficient...more

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EU Deforestation Regulation: New Guidance Document, new FAQs and a proposal for a Delegated Act

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On April 15, 2025, the EU Commission published a new Guidance Document, new frequently asked questions (FAQs), and a proposal for a new Delegated Act designed to simplify the compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation...more

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The Omnibus Sprouts Leaves – Simplification of the EU Deforestation Regulation Announced

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A few weeks ago, we wrote about growing calls for a “fleet of omnibuses” – a holistic approach to simplifying EU due diligence requirements that takes into account sector-specific laws pertaining to deforestation, conflict...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

EU Forced Labour Regulation Is Now Adopted: What Does It Mean?

On 12 December 2024, the Regulation (EU) 2024/3015 on prohibiting products made with forced labour on the Union market and amending Directive (EU) 2019/1937 (the Regulation) was published in the European Union (EU) Official...more

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EU Adopts Ban on Products Made With Forced Labour

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The Forced Labour Regulation creates a framework for investigation and enforcement against products made with forced labour. On 19 November 2024, the EU Council (Council) adopted a regulation prohibiting products made with...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Preparing for the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

What is the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive? The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) is a pivotal European Union directive that mandates human rights and environmental due diligence...more

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Client Alert: Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: Five Key Questions Answered

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On April 24, 2024, the European Parliament approved the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D). The directive, which must be formally endorsed by the Council of the European Union (EU) before officially...more

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Understanding the Updates and Implications of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

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On February 23, 2022, the European Commission released a proposal for the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD or the Directive). The Directive aims to mandate both EU and non-EU companies that conduct...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

[Webinar] Preparing for Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) - June 30th, 9:30 am CEST

As the European Commission prepares to enforce the recently adopted Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) and its implementation is imminent, it is time to prepare for this new regulatory framework. Join us, together with...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

[Webinar] Preparing for Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) - June 26th, 3:30 pm CEST

As the European Commission prepares to enforce the recently adopted Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) and its implementation is imminent, it is time to prepare for this new regulatory framework. Join us, together with...more

Jones Day

New EU Deforestation Regulation and the Challenges in Its Implementation

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In Short - The Situation: The European Union ("EU") has adopted a new regulation designed to tackle deforestation and forest degradation in the EU and globally by preventing European citizens from buying, using, and...more

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A look at the EU Conflict Minerals Regulation

Report on Supply Chain Compliance 3, no. 5 (March 5, 2020) - On April 3, 2017, the European Commission adopted a new regulation on mineral imports from conflict-affected areas, the EU Conflict Minerals Regulation. The...more

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