This briefing provides an explanation of the scope of the ’legality requirement‘ in the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). It identifies common challenges which, though not insurmountable, should be taken into account when investigating and assessing compliance with this requirement.
It also provides examples of key laws and considerations when conducting due diligence on legal compliance for the production of soy, cattle, cocoa and oil palm in Brazil, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Indonesia.
The briefing is divided into two parts:
Part 1 explains the legality requirement – detailing the relevant EUDR provisions, their meaning, and implications for the supply chain due diligence that EU companies must complete.
Part 2 describes practical considerations for conducting due diligence on the legality requirement, with detailed case studies exploring the legal context, relevant laws and sectoral dynamics in four key producer countries: Brazil, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Indonesia.
