With the 30 December deadline fast approaching and still no sign of the promised guidance from the European Commission, the implementation of the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) has become more uncertain. Joining a chorus of calls for it to be postponed, two leading centre-right MEPs have described the legislation as a ‘bureaucratic monster’ which could seriously disrupt EU trade.
Meanwhile, a Socialist and Democrat group are urging the EC to expedite the guidance (promised for October) and not delay implementation. They claim that progress is ‘well advanced’. On balance the anecdotal message seems to be that not enough countries are sufficiently prepared for the December deadline, including the UK. BMPA, through its European counterparts, continues to push for clarification on whether the new regulation will go ahead on time and we’ll keep you updated on any developments.
We are the UKs largest trade body for the meat industry and provide expert advice on trade issues, bespoke technical advice and access to government policy makers
We are proud to count businesses of all sizes and specialties as members. They range from small, family run abattoirs serving local customers to the largest meat processing companies responsible for supplying some of our best-loved brands to shops and supermarkets.
We are further strengthened by our associate Members who work in industries that support and supply our meat processing companies.
We are the voice of the British meat industry.
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