The Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) welcomes the announcement today from the European Commission regarding the proposed delay to the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
The Commission’s proposal will be for the law to be applicable from 30 December 2025, with an additional 12 months for small enterprises.
GAPKI Chairman Eddy Martono issued the following statement:
“The Indonesian palm oil community welcomes the Commission’s proposed delay. Indonesia has been underlining the problems with EUDR for more than a year, and our calls have been listened to.”
“We also welcome the strengthened international cooperation framework and new guidance for those in the supply chain.
“Despite the steps today, our three key concerns remain: the exclusion of smallholders, support for our national certification and compliance systems, and recognition of Indonesia’s anti-deforestation efforts. We look forward to working cooperatively with the EU going forward on this and other issues going forward.
“We are aware that the proposal must be approved by the EU parliament and member states, and trust they also recognise the need for the delay and the concerns of Indonesia and Europe’s other major trading partners.”