Peru and EU discuss implementation of deforestation-free products regulation

Peruvian government officials and the European Union have reaffirmed their commitment to collaborating on the implementation of the European Union Deforestation-Free Products Regulation (EUDR). The EUDR is a law designed to ensure that certain commodities sold within the 27 EU member states do not originate from deforested land. It mandates the establishment of due diligence mechanisms throughout the supply chain.

The regulation, published on May 31, 2023, sets specific requirements for the trade of products such as cocoa, coffee, and palm oil. It obliges exporting countries, including Peru, to prove the legal origin of their products, confirm the absence of deforestation in production areas, and adhere to national regulations.

“

They have the readiness to continue collaborating with Peru in the process of adapting and implementing the norm.

A meeting held in Lima brought together Peru's Vice Minister of Foreign Trade, César Llona Silva, the Vice Minister of Agrarian Development and Irrigation Policies and Supervision, Jorge Sáenz Rabanal, and the EU Ambassador to Peru, Jonathan Hatwell. Ambassador Hatwell expressed the EU's readiness to continue supporting Peru in adapting to and implementing the regulation. He acknowledged the Peruvian government's efforts to enhance traceability, sustainability, and compliance with the EUDR's requirements, as well as inter-institutional coordination to help national supply chains meet the new European market demands.

The EU reiterated its dedication to supporting these initiatives through ongoing dialogue and technical cooperation. Peru's Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism reaffirmed its commitment to working collaboratively to comply with the European regulation, thereby boosting the competitiveness of Peruvian exports and promoting sustainable development within the country. Both sides agreed on the importance of developing and strengthening training and technical assistance programs for various actors in the production chains to ensure a thorough understanding of the EUDR's requirements and facilitate compliance.

“

We reiterate our commitment to continue working in an articulated manner towards compliance with European regulations, thus contributing to the competitiveness of Peruvian exports and the sustainable development of the country.