GTRI wants India to prep exporters to deal with EU deforestation compliance

Regulation will hit agri exports of $1.3 bn to the bloc: Think tank

India should increase awareness among exporters regarding the compliance requirements of the European Union’s (EU’s) Deforestation Regulation, rather than expecting any exemptions from the trade bloc, according to think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).

GTRI suggested that India should collaborate with other affected countries to address the issue at the World Trade Organization, as the regulation infringes upon the principles of the most-favoured nation.

In terms of compliance, exporters need to ensure that their produce adheres to relevant laws in the country of origin, covering aspects such as land use, labour, and human rights.

“Only after fulfilling these requirements