India, Sept. 24 -- The European Tyre & Rubber Manufacturers' Association (ETRMA) has expressed significant concern over a proposed one-year postponement of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by the European Commission. The association warns that a simple delay is an inadequate solution unless it is used to implement meaningful simplifications.
ETRMA advocates for a fundamental change where due diligence obligations would be fulfilled by the initial marketer of a product, with that compliance remaining valid for its entire commercial lifespan. This adjustment would prevent unnecessary administrative burdens on downstream companies. The association believes that such a streamlined approach would also help alleviate the IT system challen...