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If the European Parliament approves the proposal, the law would apply on 30 December 2025, and small businesses would have an additional period until 30 June 2026.
The European Commission on Wednesday presented a proposal to postpone by one year the entry into force of European Union (EU) legislation aimed at preventing deforestation. This regulation, already adopted, was scheduled to be implemented in January 2025.
In an official statement, the Community Executive reaffirmed its commitment to the EU Regulation on Deforestation and suggested an additional 12-month adaptation period, in response to requests from several global partners, including Honduras.
The regulation covers five Honduran categories for the export of raw materials: coffee, beef, rubber, palm oil and wood.
These products must demonstrate, through a geolocation system, that they have not contributed to deforestation or forest degradation.
It is worth noting that Honduras is considered a low-risk country due to its sustainable production, with 98% of its coffee grown under shade and exporting 50% of its production to the European market.
However, the coffee sector has expressed concern about not being prepared to comply with the regulations on the date originally established, according to Honduran coffee producer Fredy Pastrana.
Murillo expressed hope that the European Parliament would ratify this extension, which would allow the country to implement the necessary control mechanisms to comply with the regulations.
He also reported that they already have a guide document to implement these measures, as well as the guidelines and communication with the European Union to review the legal instruments necessary for compliance with the regulations,” emphasized the Undersecretary.
If the European Parliament approves the proposal, the law would apply on 30 December 2025, and small businesses would have an additional period until 30 June 2026.
Concerns about the impact of climate change on the region’s coffee sector are significant, with projections indicating a possible reduction in coffee production by more than 50% in the coming years.
