The European Commission presented today its “simplification” of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). It includes some relief in administration, but for importers of timber, soy, palm oil, cocoa, coffee, rubber and cattle, the reality remains complex. The simplification has not lead to deregulation, but is more of a shift from theoretical ambition to operational pragmatism. Let’s start with what has not changed. Importers are still responsible for: Full traceability to the plot of land...

Happy Wednesday! It has been just shy of one month since the United Kingdom left the European Union, but that doesn't mean UK citizens...