( July 20, 2026, 08:53 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Companies preparing for the EU Deforestation Regulation have received updated European Commission guidance clarifying application dates, due-diligence duties and product-scope questions. The third edition, published Monday in the EU’s Official Journal, also covers supply-chain complexity, legality checks, packaging, recycled goods, certification schemes and agricultural land use. Most obligations apply from Dec. 30, 2026, and from June 30, 2027, for qualifying micro and small businesses.Notice is attached....
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