This preparedness assessment report evaluates Cameroon’s readiness to meet the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requirements for cocoa production. The report reviews the current policies, traceability systems, and legal frameworks related to the EUDR. It highlights the progress and challenges in achieving traceability, ensuring compliance with deforestation-free criteria, and adhering to national legal requirements. The document aims to guide stakeholders in aligning Cameroon’s cocoa sector with EUDR standards before the regulation’s enforcement deadlines in 2024 and 2025.
