The European Commission confirms the exclusion of leather from the EUDR

With the publication of the delegated act on July 13, the European Commission confirms the exclusion of bovine leather at every stage of processing from the Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The proposal, initially put forward in draft form on May 4, was subject to public consultation until June 1.
Following notification to the Council and the European Parliament, a two-month scrutiny period is now underway. While unlikely, it is technically possible for Parliament to request an extension. Barring any objections or extensions, the EUDR regulation will be published in the EU Official Journal at the end of the scrutiny period (September 13). It will then enter into force, as long advocated by UNIC – Italian Tanneries and Cotance, with bovine hides excluded from its scope.

