EU deforestation law has minimal impact on exports – GAPKI

The Indonesian Palm Oil Producers Association (GAPKI) remains optimistic about the European Union Regulation on Deforestation (EUDR), which prohibits the import of deforestation-related products. GAPKI spokesman Edi Suhardi believes that the regulations will not significantly affect palm oil export volumes to Europe. Most producers have adapted to international standards, including RSPO certification. However, smaller producers may be impacted due to limited production capacity. The Indonesian government had considered including palm oil in an online monitoring system, SIMBARA, to improve accountability and export management.

The Indonesian Palm Oil Producers Association (GAPKI) remains positive about the impact of the European Union’s European Union Regulation on Deforestation (EUDR) on Indonesian palm oil exports to Europe. GAPKI spokesman Edi Suhardi expressed confidence that the new regulations, which prohibit the import of deforestation-related products into the EU, will not seriously affect palm oil export volumes to Europe. He emphasized that most Indonesian palm oil producers have already prepared their companies to comply with EUDR requirements for exporting to Europe, as they have long adapted to various international standards, including those of other countries. One method of preparing companies for such requirements is through certification, which is modeled after the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). However, Edi added that smaller palm oil producers may feel the impact of EUDR more due to limited production capacity. The Indonesian government had previously considered including ...