Regulation on deforestation: provisions concerning the implementation date Amendments adopted by the European Parliament on November 14, 2024 on the proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council.

A series of amendments approved by the European Parliament in November 2024 related to the European Union's Deforestation Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1115). These amendments establish provisions for assessing the risk of deforestation and forest degradation in countries or regions, categorizing them into risk levels (high, standard, low and zero). In addition, they include specific requirements for operators and competent authorities in terms of due diligence, documentation, and preparation deadlines to comply with the regulation. Measures are also introduced to optimize the transparency and sustainability of supply chains, encouraging more sustainable practices in