{"id":14376,"date":"2024-10-16T12:01:14","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T09:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uafm.com.ua\/?p=14376"},"modified":"2024-10-17T11:43:23","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T08:43:23","slug":"pidgotovka-biznesu-do-vprovadzhennya-eudr-klyuchovi-aspekty-dlya-ukrayinskyh-pidpryyemstv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uafm.com.ua\/en\/pidgotovka-biznesu-do-vprovadzhennya-eudr-klyuchovi-aspekty-dlya-ukrayinskyh-pidpryyemstv\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing Businesses for the Implementation of EUDR: Key Aspects for Ukrainian Enterprises"},"content":{"rendered":"
The European Union approved a new EU Regulation on Deforestation and Forest Degradation (EUDR) in 2023, imposing strict restrictions on products that cause deforestation and on business processes that may negatively impact forests. For Ukrainian enterprises exporting products to the EU market, the implementation of this regulation will present a significant challenge, as they must adapt their operations to the new conditions.<\/p>\n
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Key Requirements of EUDR<\/h3>\n
According to the EUDR, any product imported into the EU must be “deforestation-free,” meaning that deforestation for the production of such goods must not have occurred after December 31, 2020.<\/p>\n
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Key requirements of EUDR include:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Geolocation Accuracy:<\/strong> All operators must provide geolocation accurate to six digits of the plots of land where the relevant products are produced.<\/li>\n
Due Diligence Documentation:<\/strong> Producers must provide evidence that their goods comply with environmental standards and the legislation of the producing country.<\/li>\n
Data Reliability:<\/strong> Given the high level of corruption in Ukraine, European regulatory bodies will require additional proof of the legal origin of the products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Current Issues for Ukraine<\/strong><\/p>\n
Ukrainian enterprises, especially in the forestry and agricultural sectors, may face the following challenges:<\/p>\n
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Deforestation and Forest Degradation:<\/strong> Ukraine has vast areas of self-seeded forests that are not always officially registered, which may cause difficulties in product certification.<\/li>\n
Identification Problems with Forest Plots:<\/strong> The lack of proper forest accounting and the failure to allocate some of these for use lead to attempts at illegal logging.<\/li>\n
Improper Regulation of Logging:<\/strong> Uncertainty in logging rules and ambiguous interpretations of legislation also pose obstacles to achieving “low-risk” status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Recommendations for Businesses<\/strong><\/p>\n
To comply with the EUDR requirements, Ukrainian companies should:<\/p>\n
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Reform Their Production Processes:<\/strong> It is essential to ensure that only legal and environmentally friendly methods of raw material procurement are used. For example, enterprises should avoid using wood from self-seeded forests or from plots that have not undergone proper identification.<\/li>\n
Prepare Due Diligence Documentation:<\/strong> Operators must be ready to provide all necessary documentation regarding the origin of the products, including certificates confirming the environmental integrity of the goods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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On October 11, 2024, a working group meeting was held to facilitate Ukraine\u2019s preparation for the implementation of the EU Regulation on Deforestation and Forest Degradation. Participants included stakeholders from Ukraine’s forestry sector, including the State Enterprise “Forests of Ukraine,” WWF Ukraine, FAO, FSC Ukraine, PEFC, IPRSA, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine, the State Forest Agency, business associations, and NGOs. Oksana Donska<\/strong>, a Board Member of the UAFM, participated in the meeting, stating, \u201cIt was a pleasure to engage in constructive dialogue where all participants aimed for a common goal\u2014combating deforestation and forest degradation and managing forestry according to the norms and regulations accepted globally, particularly in the EU. The agenda included amending Ukrainian regulatory acts, adapting document flows to the requirements of the EUDR, and preparing businesses to operate under its requirements.\u201d<\/p>\n
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