The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has praised the European Union’s recent decision to extend the deadline for compliance with its deforestation regulation to December 2025. This extension provides much-needed flexibility for industries affected by the regulation, giving companies more time to implement sustainable sourcing practices and ensure compliance with new environmental standards. Woody’s Paper understands the significance of this decision, the potential benefits for the forest products industry, and how it supports global efforts to combat deforestation while maintaining sustainable business practices. We offer eco-friendly, high-quality, and competitively-priced products that meet numerous industry standards. Read AF&PA’s statement regarding the EU’s decision here. 

The American Forest & Paper Association President and CEO Heidi Brock released the following statement regarding the European Union’s Commission decision to extend the EU Deforestation Regulation implementation deadline to December 2025.

“We appreciate the EU Commission for being responsive to U.S. government officials and the numerous partners across the globe who have voiced concerns about the complex requirements and significant technical barriers of EUDR. Today’s additional guidance and extension of the implementation deadline provides industries like ours with more time to engage on workable solutions that avoid trade disruptions.”

“AF&PA fully supports the EUDR goal of deforestation-free supply chains. The U.S. pulp and paper industry is not linked to global deforestation and forest degradation.”

“We believe in balanced and achievable regulations, and are a strong proponent of international efforts to address deforestation and forest degradation. As such we welcome the Commission’s commitment to a stronger cooperation framework.”

“We look forward to the opportunity for continued dialogue with EU regulators and other stakeholders to refine and improve the EUDR’s overall effectiveness.”

Woody’s Paper offers eco-friendly, high-quality, and competitively-priced products that meet numerous industry standards. Several of our products are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. FSC® certification allows us to provide the responsible choices our customers want and demonstrate our ongoing commitment to healthy forests worldwide. Let us help you with your paper needs! Call us at 754.701.1797 or get in touch here. 

Reference: [https://www.papnews.com/afpa-commends-eu-decision-to-extend-deforestation-regulation-deadline-to-december-2025/  ]