EUDR for Soya

Soybean production is listed as a top deforestation driver. Among other things, because are a key component of animal feed, with more than 75% of the world’s soy production is used for this purpose.

But why the growing demand for soybeans? Soy protein contains all nine essential amino acids for the human diet and important nutrients and high-quality protein. This makes soy an attractive food source for both human and animal consumption on top of being a more affordable protein source.

As demand continues to grow, farmers face increasing ‘production pressure’ and are seeking suitable land, which has led to extensive forest clearances, accounting for a significant portion of worldwide deforestation.

The influence of European Union Deforestation Regulation on the Soya Market aspires to establish a soy supply chain free from deforestation.

EUDR for Soya requires to certify a commodity as deforestation-free as follows:

• Do not produce on land that was deforested after 2020.
• Collect GPS data on the production area.
• Pass on pertinent information to the business partners.
• Respect land use and labor rights.

Producers, importers, and traders of the EUDR Soya market need to ensure by a due diligence statement the risk of non-compliance is small following 3 steps:

• Collect evidence that the product is deforestation-free.
• Assess risks of non-compliance.
• If risks have been identified, take action to mitigate them.