European wood and woodworking associations call for EUDR implementation to be delayed

On 25 Sep 2024, 29 European associations, including the European Panel Federation (EPF), the European Confederation of Woodworking Industries (CEI-Bois), the European Timber Trade Federation, European Parquet Federation, and more, released a joint statement that urges the European Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR) to be delayed. In the statement, the signatories acknowledged the importance of EUDR in fighting deforestation. “Nevertheless, with less than 100 days remaining until the obligations for operators, traders, and Competent Authorities come into force, we are still grappling with severe legal and market uncertainties,” the statement. The reason for calling is delay is the ...